A visit to the emergency room can be a scary and inconvenient experience, but for Jones County resident, Stephanie McDonald, it became routine.   Stephanie is a vibrant and ambitious business owner who refused to let her struggles with Gitelman Syndrome control her life, but the symptoms of this pervasive and heavily misunderstood disease kept her […]

South Central Neurology Relocates to Jefferson Street Location Beginning Monday, June 9, 2025, South Central Neurology will relocate to a recently renovated clinic located at 1420 Jefferson St., Laurel, Mississippi, 39440. This new site is connected to South Central Urgent Care & Family Medicine and features ample parking, large treatment rooms and modern finishes throughout […]

South Central Regional Medical Center Announces Employee of the Quarter South Central Regional Medical Center is pleased to name Dedra Wallace, as the Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2025. Dedra Wallace is a lifetime learner and an encouragement to everyone she encounters, especially in the SCRMC Operating Room, where she has […]

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Survivor Shares Valuable Tools for the Fight Against Skin Cancer May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to check in on your skin health. However, diligence in taking proper care of your skin should be routine throughout the year.   This type of diligence has been lifesaving for many people, including a […]

ATV accidents are often fatal. Mississippi makes up less than 0.9% of the country’s overall population. But according to a report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the state accounts for roughly 2.3% of all off-highway vehicle (OHV) deaths in the United States.   OHV deaths, particularly ATV deaths, are particularly common among Mississippi’s […]

South Central Regional Medical Center Announces Employee of the Year   South Central Regional Medical Center names Rennette Barnes, a longtime SCRMC Food Services Department employee, as the first-ever Employee of the Year.   Barnes was revealed as the Employee of the Year during an unveiling ceremony on Tuesday during National Hospital Week. She was one of […]

Managing Stress Matters    April is Stress Awareness Month and SCRMC urges you to evaluate how stress affects you and take action to mitigate its effects.   Experiencing stress is a normal part of the human experience. High, unmanaged stress levels, however, can wreak havoc on a person’s overall health. “According to the American Psychological Association, […]

For general surgeon Joshua Holifield, DO, returning to Laurel to practice medicine is meaningful.. “This is home,” said Dr. Holifield. “This is my community. All of my family is here. My wife’s family is here. We are very well ingrained in this community.” SCRMC is excited to welcome Dr. Holifield to the SCRMC General Surgery team, where he works […]