Friday, May 25th is the day to begin life-long sun-protection habits. The Friday before Memorial Day is known nationally as Don’t Fry Day. This day is set aside to remind everyone that skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Protect yourself and your family from the sun this summer. Slip on […]

Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month: Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the main cause of skin cancer. UV radiation can also come from tanning booths or sunlamps. The most dangerous kind of skin cancer is called melanoma. The good news? […]

Heart disease is the number one killer of both women and men in America which is why it is important to maintain good heart health. Dr. David Sullivan at South Central Cardiology discusses the many ways in which he diagnoses and treats heart disease. He starts with a physical examination and taking a thorough history, […]

The mission of South Central’s pediatric physical therapist is to promote the highest quality of life for all children with developmental disabilities and their families. Grace Brunk, a pediatric physical therapist at South Central, explains that some common reasons that parents seek physical therapy for their children are cerebral palsy, down syndrome, maybe they aren’t […]

SCRMC’s Gift Shop is hosting a Mother’s Day Sale on select jewelry, handbags and clothing. Specials are available Wednesday, May 9th through Friday, May 11th, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at SCRMC. For more information, please call 601-426-4402.

Dr. Kenneth Grafton has been practicing family medicine in Laurel for years, but recently joined South Central Clinics. He says hypertension or high blood pressure is found in one in three adults in Mississippi, and the first thing they need to do is change their lifestyle. He says that a healthy diet is the cornerstone […]

Thank you, Mom! As part of our appreciation to all moms, the Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Center is offering 20% off all Cosmetics from May 7th – May 11th. To take advantage of this special, please call 601-425-7522 or visit the facility Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 1410 Jefferson Street in […]

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 […]