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South Central Named Newsweek’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2026

Posted March 18, 2026

South Central Regional Medical Center is proud to announce it has been included in Newsweek’s list of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2026. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. “Being the only hospital in the Pine Belt to receive this recognition is incredibly meaningful to us,” […]

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April 15 2026

SCRMC Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Jefferson Street Café

Today, South Central Regional Medical Center hosted a ribbon cutting event for Jefferson Street Café, its new quick-service restaurant, located on the first floor of the hospital.   The event included brief remarks by South Central President and CEO Gregg Gibbes and Food Services Director Johnny McDonald followed by an official ribbon cutting facilitated by the […]

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April 14 2026

Phone Lines Restored at South Central Place

All lines are now operational for ComfortCare Home Health & Hospice, Clinic Support, Billing and Marketing.Thank you for your patience.

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April 10 2026

SCRMC Community Health Fair Draws More than 200 Attendees

South Central Regional Medical Center recently hosted its annual Community Health Fair, offering a variety of free health educational materials and testing to more than 200 members of the community.  Attendees were provided with several types of health screenings and educational opportunities throughout the event. The following free health screenings were available: blood glucose screening, […]

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April 10 2026

South Central Regional Medical Center Becomes the First Medical Facility in the State to Introduce MyChart Bedside TV

Last week, South Central Regional Medical Center set another record with Epic: becoming the first hospital in the state to offer MyChart Bedside TV to patients and families. This new feature, launched in the recently renovated First West Wing, enhances the inpatient experience by giving patients and their families real‑time access to health information, care […]

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April 06 2026

SCRMC HealthBreak | General Surgery

South Central’s General Surgery Department is staffed by four experienced surgeons and equipped with the newest technology needed to treat patients for a wide range of surgical needs.   “One of the great advantages of working here at South Central Regional Medical Center is the unique closeness we have amongst the entire medical staff,” Chad […]

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March 31 2026

South Central Names New Chief Nursing Officer and Emergency & Support Services Officer

South Central Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce several organizational changes, including the recent appointment of Tyler Whittington, RN, BSN, as Chief Nursing Officer and Sherry Brewer, RN, BSN, as Emergency and Support Services Officer.   Whittington is a Laurel native who earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Southern […]

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March 30 2026

SCRMC Hosts Well Doll Clinics for Local Children

This week South Central Regional Medical Center hosted Well Doll Clinics for local children!   The South Central Women’s & Children’s Unit welcomed nearly 400 children from across our service area for a hands‑on hospital adventure. Using their favorite teddy bears and dolls as “patients,” children were guided through a pretend hospital admission while learning […]

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March 23 2026

SCRMC HealthBreak | Supporting Children and Adolescents Through Life Transitions

Life transitions can be hard not only for adults but also for children and adolescents. South Central Behavioral Health offers resources to support these individuals. “A major life transition for children and teenagers can lead to many problems just like adults,” South Central child and adolescent psychiatrist Areeba Zamar, MD, said. “For example,  It can […]

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March 16 2026

SCRMC HealthBreak | Long Term Care

When it comes to choosing long-term care placement for a loved one, trust is very important. Martin “Popcorn” Beech comes to see his wife, who had a stroke, three times a day at Jones County Rest Home. Watch here to see how the kindness of staff members at JCRH has impacted Mr. Beech and his […]

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March 10 2026

SC Primary Care Welcomes Donald Welch DNP, FNP-C!

South Central Primary Care Services welcomes Donald Welch, DNP, FNP-C!   Donald is a lifelong Jones County resident, proudly hailing from Ellisville, Mississippi. He is no stranger to SCRMC, where he began his career in 2007 as a registered nurse on Third West after graduating from Jones College.   He went on to earn his […]

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