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 […]

Tips for How to Heat Your Home Safely   With temperatures plummeting into the teens it is important to exercise caution when heating your home. According to the National Fire Protection Association, “Home fires occur more in the winter than in any other season, and heating equipment is involved in one of every six reported […]

As an EMT for EMServ, Eric Dean’s daily job description consists of a variety of responsibilities including emergency response, non-emergency transport and various other tasks. Additionally, Eric is a trained car seat technician, who is trained to secure a car seat according to manufacturer standards. EMServ offers a variety of services to the community beyond […]

New year, new complexion! Start 2025 on the right foot with specialized skin care from South Central Dermatology. During January and February only, get Vita-C Serugel and Retinol 50 for just $122! For more information, call South Central Dermatology at 601-425-4860.