Hip and knee replacements are on the rise in the United States. Each year, almost three million Americans have a total hip replacement, while about five million Americans have a total knee replacement. Dr. Charles Black, a fellowship trained hip and knee specialist at South Central Regional Medical Center says that most of the time […]

  Women are often told that they need to have a gynecological checkup by their OBGYN, often called a pap smear. Dr. Hugh Stancill III, OBGYN physician at South Central Regional Medical Center, explains that pap smears are done to look for abnormalities of the cervix. He states that pap smears pick up pre-cancer of […]

Varicose Veins: A Painful Condition That’s Not Just Cosmetic Free Community Screening on July 20th 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 veins […]

Sunshine and Summer Time. Don’t Forget the Sunscreen! During the summer season of pool parties and outdoor activities, it is easy to forget about the harmful properties of the sun’s rays. About 1 million Americans will develop skin cancer each year, according to the National Cancer Institute. That makes skin cancer—not breast cancer, prostate cancer […]

Healthcare is changing, and now more than ever the emphasis is on preventive medicine to catch abnormalities early and to treat them early. One of the most important routine procedures for women is a pap smear to screen for cervical cancer. Bridget Cahill, nurse practitioner at Ellisville OBGYN Clinic says that if an abnormality is […]

Sunshine and Summer Time. Don’t Forget the Sunscreen! Skin Cancer Screening & Education Luncheon | July 14th During the summer season of pool parties and outdoor activities, it is easy to forget about the harmful properties of the sun’s rays. To help educate the community on sun protection, South Central Dermatology’s Nurse Practitioner, Ashlynn Martin, […]

This week on Healthbreak, Brittany Sherman talks about Choices Clinic of Laurel and how they mentor young men and women in our community in a nurturing and judgment free environment. Sherman states, “We want Choices Clinic to be the first choice in our community for men and women who are facing unplanned pregnancies or just […]

Almost six million adults are living with heart disease in the US. Dr. David Harrison, medical director at the hospitalist program at South Central Regional Medical Center, explains, “Heart failure is a general term that is used to refer to a heart condition that is caused by a number of factors.” The following are symptoms […]

On Tuesday, June 20th, area coaches and local athletes gathered for the fourth annual South Central Sports Medicine Coaches Seminar. The event was held to update coaches on current trends in proper hydration prior-to and following athletics. Beau Lower, Director of Rehabilitation for the New Orleans Saints, was the keynote speaker. Along with updates in […]

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.”  […]