What You Should Know About Breast Lumps and Breast Cancer    What Is Breast Cancer?  Breast cancer happens when certain cells in the breast grow in a way they should not. These cells grow too fast and do not stop like normal cells do. They may form a lump, or a mass called a tumor. […]

For general surgeon Joshua Holifield, DO, returning to Laurel to practice medicine is meaningful.   “This is home,” said Dr. Holifield. “This is my community. All of my family is here. My wife’s family is here. We are very well ingrained in this community.”   SCRMC is excited to welcome Dr. Holifield to the SCRMC […]

SCRMC’s Intensive Care Unit features an open floor plan, high tec monitoring systems and patient rooms equipped with advanced medical technology. These features make it easier for the units highly trained medical professionals to provide timely, critical care when it matters most. “The ICU can be intimidating for family members, and it can be a […]

Raising a Flag to Raise Awareness   Discussing organ donation is often perceived as taboo or morbid, and most people only think about it when they are at the DMV deciding whether to add that heart to their driver’s license. This topic warrants more consideration and thought than is often given, and it is for […]

In a world of constant information overload, it is tempting to believe “what we don’t know can’t hurt us.” This may be true in some instances, but when it comes to fighting cancer, early detection is important and statistically lifesaving.    “Cancer that is discovered in the early stages is much easier to treat, and patient […]

Mississippi, specifically the Pine Belt region, is susceptible to a wide variety of weather events and other natural disasters, including hurricanes, tropical storms, severe thunderstorms and frequent tornadoes. These disasters can result in potentially hazardous living conditions for entire households and communities. Preparedness is key to survival and the following is a list of things […]

SCRMC is excited to welcome Conner Thomas, MD, to the South Central Pediatrics team! Dr. Thomas and her team are passionate about providing care to children and compassion to parents and caregivers.   “Everyone is there to help you and wants you to have a good experience going to the doctor while your baby is […]

Some dangers in the home are obvious such as electrical outlets, sharp kitchen utensils and cleaning materials but it is important to overlook the less obvious dangers like standing water of any kind. According to an article on Safekids.org, “Among preventable injuries, drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1 – 4 years […]

South Central General Surgery medical staff including Chad Saul, MD; R. Kevin Ivey, MD; Seth Ladd, DO; and Joshua Holifield, DO; Jillian F. Carroll, PA-C; Jensen Ciacci, PA-C and Chris Rivers, ACNP perform a wide variety of comprehensive surgical services here at SCRMC. Over the past 25 years, the surgery department has seen several positive changes and advancements in surgical […]

A large portion of Mississippi’s population participates in some form of hunting, and this activity will always be inherently dangerous. The incorporation of higher-powered weapons and elevated tree stands pose even more dangerous possibilities. According to an online article from the Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks organization, “Tree stand falls account for more than 60 percent of all hunting accidents in […]