About Us
Serving Clinton with CARE
World-class care with a local, personalized touch.
Our Commitment
Prime Care is committed to serving our local community with medical care of the highest quality.
Prime Care Clinic was founded on the premise that health care should be affordable, personalized, and locally accessible. With these objectives as a daily priority, our staff has built a unique connection to Mississippians who trust us to serve them with dignity and honor.
Using a team-based approach to providing health care, our patients are seen as critical partners in this process. Working on an individual level to provide customized support, our staff is able to enhance our ability to serve our community.
Our Vision
At Prime Care Clinic, the health and wellness of our community is our priority. We want to provide a friendly hometown environment that fosters healing and wellness with each patient. Our nurse practitioners are ready to partner with you on your journey to feeling better and staying well.
Our Values
We believe that a patient focused approach to care is key to your health. And we know that seeing a familiar face when seeking care provides comfort and promotes trust. Our goal is to care for the whole person, see the complexity of each patient and treat you in a timely manner without sacrificing our personal relationship with you.
Our Team
Our team is comprised of some of the most talented health care administers in Mississippi. We have decades of experience serving the community and have built strong relationships in the local area.
Melissa Barham Jackson, AGNP-C
Prime Care Clinic Founder
Since graduating from nursing school in 2003, Melissa has spent almost 2 decades caring for a wide range of patient populations. She worked for 15 years at the beside in the critical care setting at University of Mississippi Medical center. She also worked closely with the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency as assistant to the coordinators.
Since earning her Master of Science in nursing with a concentration in Adult Gerontology Primary Care, she has provided medical care to patients in the urgent and primary care settings. She was also the lead nurse practitioner for the stroke clinic at the only comprehensive stroke center in the state.
Melissa felt called to serve in healthcare from a very early age. Melissa is married to Justin Jackson (from Natchez). They have 4 children Kate, John, Walker, and Blair. They attend First Baptist Church of Clinton. There she and Justin, lead in many different areas including youth growth group leader, Wednesday night activity leader, choir/ensemble, and have both served on a variety of committees as well. When not at church or at the clinic, you will find Melissa at a track meet, soccer, or baseball field.
A board certified Advanced Practice Nurse, Melissa is a member of the Mississippi Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Melissa Barham Jackson
Founder of Prime Care Clinic
Our Providers
Hunter Gelston, FNP-C
Hunter began her nursing journey at Mississippi State University before graduating with a BSN from Belhaven University in 2018. Since then, she’s worked in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Batson Children’s Hospital. In December 2023, she completed her MSN at the University of South Alabama and became a Family Nurse Practitioner. She currently lives in Madison with her husband Evan (a Clinton native), their daughter Tilly, and their German Shorthaired Pointer, Lottie. She is grateful to serve her community with compassionate, patient-centered care.
Ainsley White, RT (R)
Ainsley is a registered radiologic technologist who has been provided compassionate and skilled care since earning her degree from Copiah-Lincoln Community College in 2011. She lives in Clinton, MS with her husband Doug and their three daughters – Addison, Amery, and Merritt. Ainsley is proud to be part of the Prime Care Clinic team, where she brings dedication and warmth to every patient interaction.
Leah Quick
Ainsley is a registered radiologic technologist who has been provided compassionate and skilled care since earning her degree from Copiah-Lincoln Community College in 2011. She lives in Clinton, MS with her husband Doug and their three daughters – Addison, Amery, and Merritt. Ainsley is proud to be part of the Prime Care Clinic team, where she brings dedication and warmth to every patient interaction.
Matthew Miley, DO
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We deliver world-class medical care
Affordable, local, client-focused
Prime Care Clinic provides the highest quality care to improve the health of our entire community through innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to patient-centered service.
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Our Statement
Our practitioners deliver a customized medical care experience to our clients in the Clinton, Madison, and Jackson metro area.
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Work Hours
Mon-Tues 7:30AM-4:30PM
Wed 7:30AM-12:30PM
Thurs-Fri 7AM-4:30PM
Sat-Sun Closed