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 […]

South Central Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center Participates in Fourth Annual Wound Care Awareness Week Laurel, MS – The South Central Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center at South Central Regional Medical Center, a member of the Healogics network, is helping raise awareness of chronic wounds. The fourth annual Wound Care Awareness Week is being […]

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 […]

Lessons from Mom and Dad This week my parents celebrated 49 years of marriage.  Have they all been happy?  I am sure they have not all been easy, but overall from my point of view, they have all been pretty happy.  Not many couples can say that.  In 1992, my grandparents were on the front […]

If you have trouble swallowing different consistencies of food or choke when you eat, you may want to take a modified barium swallow test.   Brittany Cockrell, speech language pathologist at South Central, states that this test is done in the radiology department by using different foods with different consistencies and textures.  Fortunately, there are many […]

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