Chemotherapy is the treatment of cancer with one or more cytotoxic neoplastic drugs, and has been around for more than 70 years.  Today, chemotherapy is the standard of care for cancer treatment.  Dr. Nikhil Mukhi at South Central Cancer Center explains that chemotherapy is a group of medications used to beat cancer.  He discusses that […]

“I love my job because I am able to put education into practice. In each situation, each patient, I learn something new and I am to build my education with that.” – Keith Bales, RN Keith Bales, RN, is an Intensive Care Unit nurse at South Central Regional Medical Center. Keith began his career at […]

Each year, almost 800,000 people suffer from a stroke, making it the leading cause of serious, long-term disability in America.  Wyth Collins, EMServ’s operations manager at South Central Regional Medical Center explains discusses two different types of strokes.  During a stroke, the brain is deprived of oxygen, which causes brain tissue to die.  That’s why […]

“I love my job because I am able to make a difference in others’ lives.” – Elizabeth Campbell, LPN, Jones County Rest Home Elizabeth Campbell, LPN, is a Medication nurse at Jones County Rest Home. Elizabeth has been providing care to residents since February, 2017. During her time at Jones County Rest Home, Elizabeth said […]

A stroke is the sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen caused by a blockage of blockage of blood flow or rupture of an artery to the brain.  Blake Munna, stroke coordinator at South Central, explains that some of the signs and symptoms of a stroke could be slurred speech, weakness on […]

Jefferson Medical Associates is Now South Central Clinics As healthcare becomes more complex, physicians in private medical practices have been forced to spend more time on business operations and less time with patients. Experts say the number of physicians selling their practices to hospitals has increased 30% to 40% in the last five years. Jefferson Medical […]

“I love my job because it is like working with family. It has been one of the best decisions I have made.” – Kody James, RN Kody James, RN, is a Cath Lab nurse at South Central Regional Medical Center. Kody has been providing care to patients at SCRMC since 2015. During his time at […]

November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Alzheimer’s is a disease that can affect not only the elderly but younger people as well. Susan Brown, LSW, at Comfort Care Nursing Center explains the signs to look for in loved ones. “Caregivers will notice things such as beginning to lose memory. Some of those things are normal, […]

Dr. Rebecca Roberts, obstetrician gynecologist at OB-GYN group of Laurel, discusses personalized obstetrical care available SCRMC.  She states that 4D ultrasounds, although not necessary, are a perk offered at South Central Regional Medical Center.  Patients are able to get actual representations of their baby’s face.  Many patients are amazed that after the birth they see […]

“I love my job because I am able to build relationships with patients and their families.” – Tobie Williams, LPN Tobie Williams, LPN, is a long-term care nurse at Jones County Rest Home in Ellisville. Tobie began working for South Central in 2007. Since then, he has developed a purpose for his care with long-term […]