Local Provider Becomes a Patient As a provider, Ladonna Phillips, FNP, has served as a caretaker, comforter and diagnostician; but the role of patient was mostly foreign to her until she received a breast cancer diagnosis in the spring of 2022. It all began when Ladonna started attending physical therapy for a shoulder injury. During […]

Covington County Hospital and South Central Regional Medical Center are pleased to announce that Sandeep Singh, MD, a distinguished hematologist and oncologist, will now be offering his expertise at CCH’s Outpatient Specialty Clinic in Collins. Dr. Singh will provide vital cancer care services closer to home for residents of Collins and the surrounding areas. Patients […]

South Central Regional Medical Center’s Health Care Foundation Hosts Annual Holston Memorial Golf Tournament On Oct. 18, 2024, The South Central Health Care Foundation held its annual Holston Memorial Golf Tournament at the Laurel Country Club. This tournament, which began as a Doctors’ Day Tournament in 1985, has evolved throughout recent years into a philanthropic […]

SCRMC’s ComfortCare Hospice believes that life in every stage is worth celebrating. The CC team takes pride in providing your loved one with exemplary care for not only their physical needs but also for their emotional and spiritual needs.   Call 601-422-0054 or 1-800-300-3443. Referrals are accepted from physicians, nurses, social workers, other health professionals and […]

The South Central Alcohol & Drug Detox Unit is here to help you start your journey to recovery. The Detox unit is an in-patient clinical setting, where patients who have drugs or alcohol in their system can check-in and safely undergo the detox process under the supervision of a provider and other trained staff members. […]

SCRMC offers personalized Cancer Care close to home in their new spacious and state-of-the-art clinic. Experience high level care with a comforting and customized approach from physicians, nurses and support staff.    “I’ve worked in Oncology in this community, essentially, for 20 years, so I have multi-generations that I have treated over my career. We actually […]

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to one of the leading causes of death in the United States. In 2022 alone, over 49,000 lives were lost to suicide- approximately one death every 11 minutes. However, this number doesn’t include the many more who contemplate or attempt suicide. Every community is […]

“I had the privilege and the understanding of the type of care I was getting, and I want the community to also see that this is outstanding. I could not have asked for better care,” said former SCRMC Cancer Center patient, Jennifer Bergeron, RN.   A cancer diagnosis can be frightening but SCRMC’s Cancer Center, with […]

If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea and are unable to tolerate CPAP, SCRMC has a new treatment option for you. Inspire is a surgically implanted device that works with the patient’s tongue and facial muscles to help facilitate the successful flow of air through the patient’s airways.  Ask your doctor if you are […]

Ladies, when was the last time you visited your OBGYN? Did you know that it is recommended that you see your OBGYN at least once a year. This practice helps you and your care team take a proactive approach in assessing and maintaining your general health.  “There are still a lot of things that are […]