Lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women in the United States. But now there’s hope. Screening is used to detect lung cancer early, when it is more likely to be curable. South Central Regional Medical Center offers a low-dose CT lung screening. A CT is a […]

Where to Get the Best Care and When to Go South Central Regional Medical Center offers Primary Care Clinics, Urgent Care Facility and an Emergency Department Some decisions are easy: where to buy groceries, when to add gas to your car, but when it comes to healthcare, the choice is not always so clear. When […]

Meet the first SCRMC baby of 2024 – Ana Lia! She was proudly welcomed by her mom at 1:04 p.m. Ana Lia, a sweet 7lb, 5 oz, and 20 inches long, is the first child of Miss Alvarez-Hernandez. Dr. Rachel Cudworth, OB-GYN, and Dr. Amanda Shoubaki, Pediatrician, shared the joyous moment with the family on […]

I chose South Central because we work as a team. Hollie Brooks, LPN II, has been a member of the South Central Regional Medical Center family for 3 years. Hollie, who is a Jones County native, works in the Emergency Department as a LPN II. To advance her career, she enrolled in the RN Bridge […]

I chose South Central because we’re a family. Tayler Bradberry, RN, has been a member of the South Central Regional Medical Center family for 4 years. Tayler, who is a Jasper County native, works in ComfortCare Hospice as a Registered Nurse Coordinator. As a Hospice nurse, Tayler’s main role is to provide compassion. “In this […]

South Central congratulates Wesley McLaurin from Admissions on being selected as the Employee of the Month for December 2023. Wesley received many nominations from the health system. One nomination read, “I am nominating Wesley because he is a caring and very helpful person. He loves his job and is always willing to lend a helping […]

South Central Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the re-opening of the South Central Wellness Center set for Jan. 2, 2024. The facility re-opening is made possible with funding the hospital is receiving through a grant. Upon re-opening, the Wellness Center will be accessible seven days a week and provide services and classes to […]

I chose South Central because I can make an impact in my community. Alison Windham, RN, has been a member of the South Central Regional Medical Center family for 7 years. Alison, who is a Jones County native, works in the Emergency Department as a Registered Nurse. She is a graduate of Northeast Jones High […]

I chose South Central because it’s a friendly environment, the pay is competitive, and it allows me to do what I love. Sherika McInnis, LPN II, has been a member of the South Central Regional Medical Center family for three years. Sherika, who is a Covington County native, works as a LPN caregiver at Jones […]

How to Prepare Yourself for Stress and Depression This Holiday Season. South Central Behavioral Health | 2002-D HWY 15 N. in Laurel Is the happiest season feeling the opposite for you?  For millions of people worldwide who suffer from depression, happiness might feel impossible this time of the year. According to one study, 38 percent […]