Hattiesburg, MS is a city in the Gulf Coast region of Mississippi with a nearly 45K population and the home of The University of Southern Mississippi. Situated less than 2 hours from major cities (New Orleans, LA – Jackson, MS – Gulfport, MS – Mobile, AL), Hattiesburg has been long known as “The Hub City.” Along with low cost of living this small family town offers cultural activities such as the Hattiesburg African American Military History Museum, the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art and the Carey Dinner Theatre. Merit Health Wesley is a state-of-the-art 211-bed medical facility located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The hospital is a dynamic entity, continually changing and growing in size, service and scope to meet the needs of South Mississippi. Even with these changes, one thing has—and always will—remain the same: our commitment to providing compassionate, quality healthcare for the changing needs in your life.