Sherika McInnis, LPN II, has been a member of the South Central Regional Medical Center family for three years. Sherika works as a LPN caregiver at Jones County Rest Home. “Nursing is a passion for me,” said Sherika. “Being able to excel my career while working has been a major benefit for me. My team […]

Ellisville Pediatric Clinic is pleased to welcome Jessie Watson, PNP, to the team! Jessie completed her bachelor of science in nursing at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2017. Following graduation, Jessie served as a Registered Nurse at Merit Health Wesley in the NICU and at The Children’s Clinic in Hattiesburg. In 2021, Jessie entered […]

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down over time. Osteoarthritis can damage any joint and the most commonly affected joints are in the hands, knees, hips and spine. During this HealthBreak, Chad Caraway, FNP, […]

As an Emergency Department nurse at SCRMC, Hollie Brooks, LPN II, experiences new patient situations each day. She stated, “In the ER, we deal with a lot of different types of care, which could be minor care situations or trauma circumstances. The great thing about the department is that everyone works together as a team. […]

Hospice care is a special kind of care that focuses on the quality of life for people and their caregivers who are experiencing life-limiting illnesses. At SCRMC our goal in hospice treatment is to provide compassionate, hospitable care to all patients in their home environment at the final stages of life. On this week’s HealthBreak, […]

Over 77% of American women with osteoporosis are undiagnosed and therefore untreated. Most people do not know they have osteoporosis until they break a bone, such as their hip, wrist, or spine. The sooner a healthcare provider diagnoses osteoporosis, the less likely you are to experience bone fractures. Watch this week’s HealthBreak to hear from […]

Did you know that thyroid disorders can affect heart rate, mood, energy level, metabolism, bone health, pregnancy and many other functions. Problems with the thyroid include a variety of disorders that can result in the gland producing too little thyroid hormone or too much. Watch this week’s HealthBreak to hear from Dr. Monika Thoppil at […]

Melissa Davis, RN, has been a member of the South Central Regional Medical Center family for five years. Melissa, who is a Wayne County native, works a Director of Nursing at ComfortCare Nursing Center. She began her career in long-term care 23 years ago. In long-term care, employees meet the needs of residents. Melissa states, […]

Speech Language Pathology offers people rehabilitation and treatment for communication, cognition, voice and swallowing difficulties across the age span from infancy, A newborn to geriatric to the end in stages of life that we can work with patients to try to get them back to their daily activities of living as well as communicating effectively […]

ComfortCare Nursing Center in Laurel is pleased to announce the expansion of services by now offering skilled nursing care. A skilled nursing facility is like a step-down unit from the hospital from acute care services to post-acute services. The team at ComfortCare Nursing Center will offer services that individuals may not be able to receive […]