South Central Regional Medical Center Welcomes Joshua M. Holifield, DO Laurel, Miss. — Jan. 3, 2024 — Joshua M. Holifield, DO, recently joined the South Central General Surgery team in January, where he will perform a multitude of surgical services. Dr. Holifield is a Laurel native who is excited to serve the area he calls […]

Notice: Temporary Dining Area Closure Starting January 7, 2025   Beginning Tuesday, January 7, 2025, the dining area of the South Central Regional Medical Center cafeteria will be temporarily closed as we make enhancements to improve your dining experience. There will be a partial closure on Monday, Jan. 6, so expect seating to be limited.   […]

“I am very proud of our Maternal Child floor and the physicians we have here, the nurses we have here. It’s just a great place to deliver,” says coordinator Amy Dickerson, RN. South Central’s Maternal Child Department is now offering Prenatal Education Classes for third trimester moms! Be on the lookout for the 2025 class […]

As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with gratitude and joy. We are grateful for the ability to serve patients and families, and we are filled with joy when we contemplate how the Lord has blessed us throughout 2024. Thank you for allowing us to serve your families this year. Merry Christmas […]

How to Manage Recovery When ‘It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas’   The holidays can be stressful for anyone but especially for those who struggle with alcohol, drug or substance dependency. Even individuals who have worked diligently to gain their sobriety face temptation to relapse during the holiday season. During the hustle and bustle […]

If you are looking for short-term or long-term care for your loved one, ComfortCare Nursing Center is the perfect option.   Their short-term facility offers in-house, personalized treatment by skilled nurses and providers, who work tirelessly to help the patient achieve their healing goals so that they can return to their normal environment.  Their long-term care […]

  Baley Smith, FNP, is a nurse who has over eight years of experience and recently became a FNP. Smith received her Associate Degree in Nursing in 2014 from Meridian Community College and her Bachelor of Science Degree from Mississippi University for Women in 2015. She later enrolled at the University of South Alabama and […]

SCRMC’s ComfortCare Home Health and Hospice team offers thoughtful, personalized care to each of their patients, but they exceeded all expectations when they cared for the Hughes family in the wake of a house fire.  The Hospice team not only cared for the patient who was living in the home, but with the help of […]

    Jensen Ciacci, PA-C, is an Ohio native, who received her Bachelor of Health Sciences degree, with a Pre-PA distinction, from Ohio State University in 2020 and her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Marietta College in 2024. As a part of her Physician Assistant training, Jensen has done rotations in […]

Cherish McCallum, LCSW is a California native who has lived and worked as a Clinical Social Worker/ Therapist in various states including Texas, New Mexico, Ohio, Alaska and Mississippi. Cherish received her Bachelor of Arts in music degree and her Certification in Music Therapy from California State University, Long Beach in 1989. She later received […]