Rush Health Systems has announced that Hunter Harrison, DO is joining Christy Mnzava, DO, Alisha Miller, FNP and the staff of Family Medical Clinic. He will begin seeing patients at the clinic located at 1500 Highway 19 North in Meridian beginning July 16.

Dr. Harrison received his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Hattiesburg and completed his Family Medicine residency through the East Central Health Network Family Medicine program in Meridian.

“The growth I’ve seen in Meridian while completing residency along with the relationships my wife and I have made were motivation to stay in Meridian and begin my practice,” said Dr. Harrison. “I am excited to join the Rush Health Systems family and continue to provide care for the great people of this city.”

Dr. Harrison will offer a variety of services including preventive care, wellness exams, vaccinations, blood pressure, cholesterol and other screenings. In addition, he will treat minor illnesses and injuries including burns, rashes, headaches and migraines, strep throat, flu, allergies, coughs and colds, fever and eye and ear infections. Family Medical Clinic offers on-site laboratory and X-Ray services, and referrals to specialists are available as needed. They are open from 8 a.m.–5 p.m Monday-Friday.

Rush Health Systems is the largest, most diverse medical system in East Mississippi and West Alabama. With a 103-year legacy of medical innovation, quality care and service to others, Rush Health Systems is comprised of 7 hospitals and more than 30 clinics, with 250 staff and contracted physicians and 95 advance-practice providers. Rush is the largest non-governmental employer in the region.

Rush Health Systems includes Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian, The Specialty Hospital of Meridian, Medical Foundation, Inc., Laird Hospital, Union, H.C. Watkins Hospital, Quitman, Scott Regional Hospital, Morton, John C. Stennis Memorial Hospital, DeKalb, and Choctaw General Hospital in Butler, Alabama.