South Central Emergency Department physician, Jeremy Unger, DO, became the first physician in the state to receive the Mississippi Trauma pin, a prestigious award given by the Mississippi Trauma Care System Foundation to individuals who go above and beyond in their pursuit to provide exceptional care to patients. Dr. Unger received this accolade for his […]

Establishing care with a family medicine provider is an important step in ensuring your overall health and wellness. Hannah Ramsey, DO, is now treating patients at the Ellisville Family Medicine Clinic. Call today at 601-425-2273 to schedule your appointment. “My goal in treating people and being their family physician is to provide care, not just any […]

In today’s current climate, it can often seem as though there is a catastrophe everywhere we look. It is for this reason that the World Health Organization has chosen “mental health in humanitarian emergencies” as this year’s theme for World Mental Health Day. With so much darkness in the news and on social media, it’s more […]

South Central Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Clinic was recently honored with three prestigious awards from Healogics, and wound care provider, Tiffany Keith, MHS, PA-C, CWS, has earned the designation of Certified Wound Specialist through the American Board of Wound Management.  Healogics awarded the team at South Central Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine the President’s […]

“The benefit to having an Urgent Care in the community is to kind of play a middle ground between primary care providers and the emergency room. So that patients who aren’t able to get in to see their primary care providers for an acute complaint, we’re able to fill that role.” The South Central Urgent […]

Suicide is often sudden, which means that receiving the news of  a loved one’s death can feel like being suddenly struck.   Laurel resident and South Central Coding Compliance Auditor and Educator Brandie Johnson understands just how painful this type of loss can be. She has spent the past 17 years grieving the loss of her […]

Making sure that you are up to date on vaccines is one of the most important steps you can take to stay healthy. “Based on your age there are several vaccines that you can do, so talking to your family practice physician about what vaccines they recommend is very important.” To schedule an appointment with […]

South Central Family Medicine welcomes Ramsi Dykes Blankenship, DO, to their team. “I enjoy getting to know my patients outside of medicine,” Dr. Blankenship said. “I enjoy knowing about their family, their goals and the exciting events in their lives.” Dr. Blankenship is accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, please call 601-425-2273.

Falling at any age can be painful, but for elderly individuals, it can be debilitating. According to the National Institute on Aging, “Nearly one in four adults, age 65 or older, fall each year.” Here are some easy tips to prevent falls: Make your home safer: Use railings when going up and down stairs. Add appropriate […]

Kaitlin Hinton, FNP, Joins the Staff at South Central Primary Care Services!   Kaitlin Hinton, FNP, earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing from William Carey University in 2017, while working as a registered nurse tech at SCRMC. After completing her first degree, she worked as a registered nurse on SCRMC’s Medical Surgical Floor and […]