Dr. Jens Graversen and staff at South Central Urology Clinic welcome Lacey Blakeney, FNP, to South Central Urology Clinic. Lacey completed nursing school with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Mississippi University for Women. She served as a Labor and Delivery registered nurse at South Central Regional Medical Center for 10 years. In 2014, […]

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement as certain nerve cells in the brain gradually break down or die. Since Parkinson’s affects everyone differently, the specific ways to live well will change over time. However, a positive attitude, being proactive in your health, exercising daily and making a commitment to take action are steps everyone […]

South Central Foundation to Host Children’s Health Fair This Summer   South Central Regional Medical Center (SCRMC) has been recognized as a leader in community health education and outreach programs for more than 25 years. Many of the programs offered by SCRMC are funded by the South Central Health Care Foundation. This year, the South […]

South Central Behavioral Health Services Provides Numerous Services to the Community. South Central Behavioral Health Services (SCBHS) is dedicated to the mental health needs of the community. Mayor Johnny Magee with the City of Laurel declared the month of May as Mental Health Month. Healthcare professionals are working to raise awareness about the many health conditions associated with […]

Physical therapy helps preserve, restore and develop physical function. Kyle Crager, a physical therapist at South Central Regional Medical Center, says that they help people restore physical health that has been lost due to injury, disease or other causes. He says that South Central has quite an array of physical therapy services starting with inpatient […]

On Wednesday, May 2nd, South Central Regional Medical Center will support the American Diabetes Association for National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day.   Research shows that sitting for long periods of time increases your risk for health complications. The ADA recommends breaking up sitting time with three or more minutes of light physical activity—such as […]

SoClean 2 CPAP Cleaning Machine South Central Sleep Center now offers the SoClean, an automated CPAP equipment cleaner and sanitizer. By using the SoClean 2 CPAP cleaning machine, you can sanitize and disinfect your CPAP mask, hose and reservoir without needing to take pieces apart daily. The machine does not require water or chemicals in […]

Chronic sinusitis is a common condition where the sinuses, which are the cavities around the nasal passages, become inflamed and swollen for at least 12 weeks despite treatment attempts. Dr. Jamie Sisk at Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgical Clinic in Laurel explains that a few signs and symptoms are facial pressure, persistent nasal congestion, post […]