“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 […]

South Central Regional Medical Center is proud to announce the appointment of Greg Baldwin as its new Chief Human Resources Officer. With nearly 30 years of progressive leadership in Mississippi’s healthcare sector, Baldwin brings a wealth of experience, strategic insight and a servant-leader philosophy to this vital role.  Baldwin most recently served as Director of […]

When dealing with a complex chronic condition, infusions can often be a helpful tool for managing your symptoms. Stephanie McDonald knows this firsthand. For more than a decade, she has been a patient of the SCRMC Infusion Center. Her visits have become a vital part of her routine, helping her manage her Gitelman Syndrome. “I […]

This fall, South Central Dermatology is offering special savings throughout September and October. Pick up two Salux towels and get one free (three for $18), and enjoy 15% off of Intensive Hydration Recovery Complex!   Now a great time to stock up and keep your skin healthy and refreshed for the season.   For more […]

Could That Full Feeling Be a Sign of Something Serious?  What Is Stomach Cancer?  Stomach cancer starts when abnormal cells grow out of control in the stomach. Your stomach sits in the top middle part of your belly, just below your ribs. Its job is to help break down the food you eat.  Cancer in […]