Healthcare is changing, and now more than ever the emphasis is on preventive medicine to catch abnormalities early and to treat them early. One of the most important routine procedures for women is a pap smear to screen for cervical cancer. Bridget Cahill, nurse practitioner at Ellisville OBGYN Clinic says that if an abnormality is […]

Sunshine and Summer Time. Don’t Forget the Sunscreen! Skin Cancer Screening & Education Luncheon | July 14th During the summer season of pool parties and outdoor activities, it is easy to forget about the harmful properties of the sun’s rays. To help educate the community on sun protection, South Central Dermatology’s Nurse Practitioner, Ashlynn Martin, […]

This week on Healthbreak, Brittany Sherman talks about Choices Clinic of Laurel and how they mentor young men and women in our community in a nurturing and judgment free environment. Sherman states, “We want Choices Clinic to be the first choice in our community for men and women who are facing unplanned pregnancies or just […]

Almost six million adults are living with heart disease in the US. Dr. David Harrison, medical director at the hospitalist program at South Central Regional Medical Center, explains, “Heart failure is a general term that is used to refer to a heart condition that is caused by a number of factors.” The following are symptoms […]

On Tuesday, June 20th, area coaches and local athletes gathered for the fourth annual South Central Sports Medicine Coaches Seminar. The event was held to update coaches on current trends in proper hydration prior-to and following athletics. Beau Lower, Director of Rehabilitation for the New Orleans Saints, was the keynote speaker. Along with updates in […]

COPD is a chronic condition of the lungs and is often life threatening.  Dr. David Harrison, medical director at the hospitalist program at South Central Regional Medical Center, explains, “Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a condition of a lung whereby the lungs develop inflammation over a period of time due to exposure to certain substances.”  […]

What is Psychotherapy? Often in social conversation the curious question is asked about what I do for a living.   I get mixed reactions when I reveal that I am a therapist but most people quickly say “Oh? What kind of therapist?”  Once I clarify that I am a mental health therapist, people seem to immediately […]

About twenty percent of Americans report some degree of hearing loss, and the percentages rise as people age.  DaLynn Lindsey explains that he had severe hearing loss and lost a lot because of it.  He got tested, and Jessica Smith, audiologist at South Central Regional Medical Center, fitted Mr. Lindsey with a resound hearing aid […]

According to Jessica Smith, audiologist with ENT Surgical Clinic in Laurel, hearing loss is one of the most common health issues in adults. She states that it is more prevalent in men since they tend to work in louder atmospheres. Some signs and symptoms of hearing loss include having to have people repeat themselves often, […]

South Central Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center is helping raise awareness of chronic wounds. Wound Care Awareness Week is being held June 5-9. It is estimated that chronic wounds affect 6.7 million people in the U.S. and the incidence is rising, fueled by an aging population and increasing rates of diseases and conditions such […]