Meridian, Mississippi
Economy

Employer
Industry type
Employees
NAS Meridian
Military
3,000
Rush Hospital
Healthcare
2,610
East Mississippi State Hospital
Healthcare
1,500
Meridian Public School District
Education
1,050
Anderson Hospital
Healthcare
1,475
Peavey Electronics
Manufacturing
1,000
Lauderdale County School District
Education
958
Riley Hospital
Healthcare
915
City of Meridian
Government
570
Mississippi Air National Guard
Military
420
Alliance Health Center
Healthcare
385
Structural Steel Services
Manufacturing
350
Meridian Community College
Education
327
Avery Dennison
Manufacturing
300
National Electronic Warranty
Service
293
Van Zyverden, Inc.
Distribution
250
Lockheed Martin
Manufacturing
228
Atlas Roofing
Manufacturing
215
Newell Paper
Wholesale
215
Southern Cast Products
Manufacturing
165
Magnolia Steel
Manufacturing
160
Sara Lee
Food
150
Tower Automotive
Automotive
175
Mitchell Distributing
Distribution
120
Southern Pipe and Supply
Distribution
100
The Coca-Cola Company
Distribution
96

Question: What are the three largest healthcare organizations in the Meridian and how many people do they employ?
Answer: Rush Hospital is the largest healthcare organization in the Meridian, employing 2,610 people, followed by East Mississippi State Hospital with 1,500 and Anderson Hospital with 1,475.