According to the World Population Review, “In 2024 there was 752 fatal car accidents in 2024. Although driving poses obvious risks, it is important that motorists take action to help mitigate the risks. Here are a few safe driving tips to keep in mind when operating a motor vehicle. 1. Follow the general rules of […]

Johnny McDonald, the SCRMC Director of Food Services and Nutrition, is passionate about providing numerous options for every person who dines at South Central. His role consists of two main focuses. First, he provides patients with delicious meals that meet their nutritional needs during their hospital stay. Second, he is responsible for operating the recently […]

South Central Regional Medical Center Welcomes Dr. Cain Laurel, Miss. — South Central welcomes local physician, Brent Cain, DO, to their medical staff. Dr. Cain is a Mize, Miss., native who has over 23 years of experience in Urgent Care, Primary Care and Industrial Medicine. Dr. Cain earned his medical degree from the University of […]

Staying healthy is an important, but as the days go on, most people tend to bypass preventive exams and screenings that would keep them healthier longer. Just as infants and children need to follow an immunization timetable, adults should also regularly schedule certain medical tests. Now is the perfect time to start improving your health. […]

  South Central Regional Medical Center is pleased to name Plant Operations employee, Brian Milligan, as the Employee of the Quarter for quarter four of 2024. In a rapidly growing healthcare system, skilled tradespeople like Brian Milligan, who maintain, repair and renovate the hospital, are an integral part of SCRMC’s staff of approximately 2,300 employees. […]

SCRMC is proud to welcome Jacob Graham, MD, to the South Central Cancer team! Dr. Graham is extensively trained in hematology and oncology and has a passion for treating patients.“I love the patient population,” said Dr. Graham. “I think everyone I have encountered in the clinic and in the hospital is very grateful for the […]

How to respond when you suspect a heart attack or stroke has taken place: According to an online article from the Cleveland Clinic, “Every year, more than 800,000 people in the U.S. have a heart attack.” In the event of a heart attack or stroke, time is of the essence. Seek medical attention when you […]

According to an article from World Population Review’s website, 55.8% of adults have guns at home, which means that over half, however, adults who embrace their constitutional right to legally own a gun may not always think about where to safely store their firearms. Guns in the home pose a huge risk to everyone, but […]

Laurel, Miss. — Feb. 3, 2025 — Last week, South Central Regional Medical Center received news of the organization’s approval from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) to begin an Internal Medicine (IM) residency program. The inaugural class of ten resident physicians will walk through the doors in July and will commit to […]

According to the Arthritis Foundation, “Arthritis affects 31.3% of the population in Mississippi. That’s 647,000 adults living with doctor-diagnosed arthritis in the state.” This joint issue is fairly treatable with a variety of treatment options including movement modification; OTC pain management medication; injectable medications; arthroscopy surgery and, in some cases, joint replacement. For more information […]