A visit to the emergency room can be a scary and inconvenient experience, but for Jones County resident, Stephanie McDonald, it became routine.   Stephanie is a vibrant and ambitious business owner who refused to let her struggles with Gitelman Syndrome control her life, but the symptoms of this pervasive and heavily misunderstood disease kept her […]

South Central Neurology Relocates to Jefferson Street Location Beginning Monday, June 9, 2025, South Central Neurology will relocate to a recently renovated clinic located at 1420 Jefferson St., Laurel, Mississippi, 39440. This new site is connected to South Central Urgent Care & Family Medicine and features ample parking, large treatment rooms and modern finishes throughout […]

South Central Regional Medical Center Announces Employee of the Quarter South Central Regional Medical Center is pleased to name Dedra Wallace, as the Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2025. Dedra Wallace is a lifetime learner and an encouragement to everyone she encounters, especially in the SCRMC Operating Room, where she has […]

Whether you are looking for a place to establish routine care or needing quick treatment for a non-emergent illness, Ellisville Family Medical Clinic is here to treat you. “We see an array of conditions from acute to chronic,” said Ellisville Medical Clinic Family Nurse Practitioner, Baley Smith. “Our goal is to get you in and […]

South Central is committed to understanding how our community views us so we can improve our services, communication and impact. Please take five minutes to complete this brand sentiment survey. Your honest feedback is valuable and confidential. Click here to take the survey.  If you have questions, please email info@scrmc.com.    

Survivor Shares Valuable Tools for the Fight Against Skin Cancer May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to check in on your skin health. However, diligence in taking proper care of your skin should be routine throughout the year.   This type of diligence has been lifesaving for many people, including a […]

ATV accidents are often fatal. Mississippi makes up less than 0.9% of the country’s overall population. But according to a report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the state accounts for roughly 2.3% of all off-highway vehicle (OHV) deaths in the United States.   OHV deaths, particularly ATV deaths, are particularly common among Mississippi’s […]

Welcome Baley Smith, FNP! Baley Smith knew from an early age that she wanted to be a nurse. “I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when I was 11, and I was hospitalized for that,” said Baley Smith, FNP. “That was the first time that I had real interaction with nurses, and it impacted my […]

South Central Regional Medical Center Announces Employee of the Year   South Central Regional Medical Center names Rennette Barnes, a longtime SCRMC Food Services Department employee, as the first-ever Employee of the Year.   Barnes was revealed as the Employee of the Year during an unveiling ceremony on Tuesday during National Hospital Week. She was one of […]