“I love my job because it’s more than just medicine. My job is about treating the whole patient.” – Illisia Hodge, RN Illisia Hodge, RN, is an Intensive Care Unit nurse at South Central Regional Medical Center. As a nurse, Illisia believes in treating the person as a whole. “Providing care as a nurse means […]

Varicose Veins: A Painful Condition That’s Not Just Cosmetic Free Community Screening on Thursday, February 1st Nature has a sense of humor; while our hair becomes white, our legs become more colorful. It often begins with clusters of bright blue or red spider veins. But no one is laughing when purple, rope-like veins twist down our legs. Varicose […]

Grief is a natural response to any major loss, and can be triggered by a variety of scenarios. Brett Cutrer, a therapist at South Central Behavioral Health Services explains that grief is any traumatic event you’ve gone through. Affective grief work is not done alone. Many feel as though grief is better managed alone, but […]

“I love my job because I find constant support and assistance from my co-workers.” – Lakin Cooley, RN Lakin Cooley, RN, is an Intensive Care Unit nurse at South Central Regional Medical Center. Lakin feels as though her time as a nurse at SCRMC has been rewarding. “It’s nice to be able to give comfort […]

Prepared Childbirth – Having a baby can be one of the most exciting times in life. Prepared Childbirth program provides the expectant mother and her labor partner with knowledge and techniques for a better birth experience. This comprehensive course includes: the birth process, normal experiences during labor, coping strategies, medication and anesthesia options during labor, […]

Sibling Preparation Class – Becoming a big brother or a big sister is a major event in the life of a child. This program, designed for children 3 to 7 years of age, helps siblings prepare for the emotional and physical realities of the arrival of a newborn. Activities include role-playing with infant dolls, an […]

South Central Regional Medical Center serves as the second largest employer in Jones County with more than 2,000 employees. The system includes a 285-bed regional medical center, 22 medical clinics, two nursing homes, a comprehensive cancer care center, wellness and outpatient rehabilitation center, a cosmetic and plastic surgery center, a home health and hospice division, […]

“I love my job because nursing is all about people and their moments.” – Emily Kilpatrick, RN Emily Kilpatrick, RN, is an Intensive Care Unit nurse at South Central Regional Medical Center. As a part of her job, she cares for many different types of patients. Emily states, “Providing patient care is one of the […]

Get a Healthy Start in 2018 by Attending a Free Community Health Fair Health Screenings Valued at Over $500 per Participant  With the start of a new year, many individuals have made resolutions to live a healthier life, yet many avoid or delay needed care. South Central Regional Medical Center invites those ages 18 years […]

Merry Christmas from the South Central Regional Medical Center family