Today in America, almost twenty-five percent of people are living with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a medical condition associated with obesity that can eventually lead to other conditions and even liver failure. Dr. Stephen Johnson, a board-certified Gastroenterologist at South Central Gastroenterology explains that some people with fatty liver disease can have organ failure and […]

A colonoscopy screening is the most effective way to find colorectal cancer. Dr. Stephen Johnson at South Central gastroenterology explains the goals of a colonoscopy. They try to find early colon cancers and precursors for the development of colorectal cancer called polyps.  The goal during a colonoscopy is to get rid of any polyps. Colorectal […]

Articular cartilage is the smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints. Dr. Derrick L. Burgess, at South Central Orthopaedics, explains articular cartilage, “It has no blood supply, has no nerves in it, and is very slippery. It helps decrease the friction in between the bones and […]

Many people suffer from shoulder pain that if addressed by a physician can be alleviated. Dr. Richard O’Keeffe, Jr. at South Central Orthopaedics says there are many scenarios in which people should see a doctor for their shoulder pain. Fortunately, there are a variety of treatment options. “The shoulder is an interesting joint. It depends […]

Lunch and Learn: Colorectal Cancer Awareness with Stephen Johnson, DO, of South Central Gastroenterology Friday, March 2nd at 12 p.m. at South Central Place During 2017, colorectal cancer caused over 50,000 deaths. Because colon cancer can be caught early, there are now more than 1 million survivors of colorectal cancer in the United States. If […]

Varicose Veins: A Painful Condition That’s Not Just Cosmetic Free Community Screening on Thursday, March 1st Nature has a sense of humor; while our hair becomes white, our legs become more colorful. It often begins with clusters of bright blue or red spider veins. But no one is laughing when purple, rope-like veins twist down our legs. Varicose […]

Grief is a natural response to any major loss, and can be triggered by a variety of scenarios. Brett Cutrer, a therapist at South Central Behavioral Health Services explains that grief is any traumatic event you’ve gone through. Affective grief work is not done alone. Many feel as though grief is better managed alone, but […]

Maintaining good overall fitness is an excellent way to prevent many health problems. South Central Regional Medical Center’s wellness center offers a complete fitness program personally designed for each member. Bryn Nasajpour has been a member since she moved to Laurel and says it is a part of her daily routine. She says that the […]

Everyone knows that staying active is vital both for our physical and our mental health.  Research has shown that when a person establishes an active fitness habit, their overall well-being improves.  The South Central wellness center in Laurel is here to help you achieve this goal.  Misty Merrill, an exercise physiologist, talks about everything the […]

SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR CANCELLED South Central Regional Medical Center’s annual Community Health Fair which was planned for tomorrow at South Central Place has been cancelled. Linda Gavin, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development said, “We have received several cancellations from booth fair participants due to the uncertain condition of the roads in […]