Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even bending over or coughing can cause a fracture. Osteoporosis related fractures most commonly occur in the hip, wrist or spine. Osteoporosis affects men and women of all races. But white and Asian women, especially older women who are past […]

To help athletes maximize their potential in their sport, the South Central Regional Medical Center sports medicine program offers an athletic enhancement program called Sports Performance+. Spike Richards, coordinator of the program, explains that every athlete has a specific workout just for them. If an athlete sustains an injury, the Sports Performance+ program offers comprehensive […]

United Blood Services is hosting a Blood Drive on the following dates: Jones County Rest Home Tuesday, August 7th 11 am – 5 pm ComfortCare Nursing Center Wednesday, August 8th 11 am – 5 pm South Central Place Wednesday, August 8th 10 am – 3 pm South Central Regional Medical Center (First Floor Conference Rooms, […]

It’s no secret that kids love to spend lots of time on screens. All kinds of digital devices are popular these days, and they seem to be present everywhere. For years, televisions where the only screens in our homes, but with the invention of the computer, countless gadgets of all types came on the scene […]

South Central Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center Recognized with National Award for Clinical Excellence Laurel, MS– South Central Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center at South Central Regional Medical Center has been recognized with a national award for clinical excellence. Leaders, physicians and clinicians from South Central Regional Medical Center gathered today to celebrate the […]

Is your child ready to stay home alone, watch younger brothers and sisters while you’re away from the house, or babysit for younger children? Then maybe it’s time for Safe Sitter®. Safe Sitter® is for boys and girls in grades 6-8 who are ready to learn the skills they need to care for themselves and […]

South Central Sports Medicine and Performance+ Helping Athletes of All Ages Stay in the Game South Central Regional Medical Center’s commitment is to help you and your family enjoy optimum health through every stage of life. Included in our comprehensive range of treatments and wellness programs is South Central Sports Medicine and Performance+. The sports medicine […]

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 ComfortCare Home Health in Laurel has an ultimate goal of returning the patient to his or her maximum level of function. Latisha Fisher is one of ComfortCare Home Health’s physical therapists, and says that they provide quality care and service to people who are homebound. She says that there are individuals that cannot get out […]

Over 2 million patients suffer from diabetic foot ulcers every year, and many go untreated or unnoticed. South Central Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine will hold a free diabetic foot screening on Thursday, August 9th at South Central Place in Laurel. To schedule an appointment, please call 601-399-0501. The screening is free, however an appointment time is required.