Parents of newborns are often given a long list of potential hazards to avoid. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleeping dangers typically appears at the top of this list. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “in 2022, there were about 3,700 sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID) in the United States.” […]

Working in home health is often difficult and requires high levels of empathy and adaptability. For Phyllis Clark, CNA, working in home health is more than a job, it is a calling.   “I have worked in home health for over 40 years, and I love working at South Central,” Phyllis said. “My patients, they […]

South Central would like to announce the recent hiring of a new Chief Financial Officer, Stephen East. East is an experienced professional with more than 30 years of experience in financial and operational management, strategic management, process improvement and business development in both medical and non-medical settings. He is a Mississippi native, who received his […]

The SCRMC Internal Medicine Residency Clinic is now accepting patients! What type of physician treats patients in the clinic? This clinic is staffed by the new internal medicine residents. These individuals have each graduated from a licensed medical school and are undergoing extensive training in SCRMC’s Graduate Medical Education Program. While treating patients, residents will […]

Matthew Martin, MD, is a Jones County Native who is eager to return to the area to practice. He attended the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he earned his medical degree in 2019, completed his radiology fellowship in 2024 and finished his musculoskeletal radiology fellowship in 2025. South Central is excited to welcome Dr. […]

“I had 37 apneas an hour with CPAP,” said Inspire patient Russ Freeman. “With Inspire, I have eight. It is a huge improvement.” If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea and are unable to tolerate CPAP, SCRMC has a new treatment option for you. Inspire is a surgically implanted device that works with the […]

Physical therapy is a vital part of both recovery from injury and the management of chronic conditions, and South Central Rehabilitation Services continues to add new modalities and treatment options for patients.   LiteGait, a supported gait therapy device, is the newest tool available at SCRMC. This impressive device is used to help patients who have […]

According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, 14,700 people were treated in emergency departments and 11 people died from firework-related injuries in 2024. Stay out of the emergency room this Fourth of July by following these fireworks safety tips: Familiarize yourself with the laws and regulations that your state and city have regarding the use […]

South Central Obstetrics and Gynecology is expanding access by offering OB-GYN services at a new location. Ashley Floyd, WHNP-BC, CLC, is now seeing patients every Wednesday at the Magee General Hospital Outpatient Specialty Clinic, located at 300 3rd Ave. SE Magee, MS 39111. Ashley provides compassionate, comprehensive care and is now available closer to home […]

 Could This Cough Be Something Serious? By: Sandeep Singh, MD What Is Lung Cancer? Lung cancer starts when cells in the lungs grow in an abnormal way. Your lungs are the two soft organs in your chest that help you breathe. They take in oxygen when you inhale and release carbon dioxide when you exhale. […]