River Region Medical Center Heliport

It is important to note that River Region Medical Center Heliport (17MS) in Vicksburg, US, is a private heliport primarily used for medical transport, serving Merit Health River Region hospital. As such, there are no public "traveler reviews" available in the traditional sense, such as those for commercial airports detailing terminal facilities, security wait times, or customs/immigration experiences. The information below summarizes general visitor and patient experiences related to the Merit Health River Region hospital, which the heliport supports.

What Travelers (Hospital Visitors) Love:

• Comprehensive Medical Services: Merit Health River Region offers a wide array of medical services, including behavioral health, cancer care, emergency services, heart care, and more. The hospital is a 223-bed acute care facility with a Level II 27-bed state-of-the-art Emergency Room.
• Supportive Emergency Services: The emergency department is a designated Level IV trauma center, providing 24/7 emergency care, a 24-hour laboratory, pharmacy, and radiology department. It also features an ER Fast Track for minor injuries or illnesses. Crucially, the emergency department is backed by AIR CARE, the region's only hospital-based dedicated air transport service, directly connecting to the heliport's function.
• Visitor Guidelines and Onsite Parking: The hospital provides clear visitor guidelines, including visitation hours from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Free onsite parking is available for visitors.
• Attentive Staff (for medical providers): Some patient reviews for medical providers within Merit Health River Region highlight attentive, kind, understanding, and thorough care.