Dr. Nikhil Mukhi, a Hematologist and Medical Oncologist at South Central Cancer Center in Laurel, grew up in a small town where everyone knew everyone. He says he has been fascinated with the friendliness of the people in the area since his first visit to Laurel, and he sees that a a real selling point […]

Dr. Joel Shores is glad to be back home and taking care of patients in Laurel at South Central Regional Medical Center.  Since age five, he’s known he wanted to be a physician.  His mom is over the laboratory at the hospital.  After graduating from Northeast High School, he went to Jones County Junior College, […]

Did you know that Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder and affects people of all ages? Join us for Speaking of Women on Friday, March 10th at 12 p.m. (Noon). At Speaking of Women, you will learn more about Epilepsy, the new Epilepsy Monitoring Unit that is available locally at South Central Regional […]

Dr. Diego Fernandez moved to Laurel after competing his training in anesthesiology in New York.  He is pleased with the health care facilities, health care staff, employees, and the advanced medical technology at South Central Regional Medical Center.  He and his wife also think Laurel is the perfect place for their family, which includes three […]

Join South Central Regional Medical Center on April 29, 2017 for Rick Burgess and The Southern Fried Chicks live. South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel has been recognized for hosting one of the largest women’s health events in the state, the Women’s Life Conference. This year by popular demand, however, South Central will host […]

Cataract Surgery: Study Finds Procedure is Life-Extending in Senior Adults Did you know that cataract surgery in senior adults is actually life-extending? A recent study by the National Bureau of Economic Research has found that Americans over 65 are living longer and with less disabilities, and that one of the main reasons is due to […]

Ross and Laura Tew met when they were kids in Mississippi. Even back then they came to Laurel to go to Laurel Little Theater on their first date, and today they call Laurel their home because of the community and the home town feel. Abigail Ruth is their first born daughter. Laura says that choosing […]

Dr. Charles Black, an orthopaedic surgeon at South Central Orthopaedics in Laurel, brings a unique skillset to the area.  One of the reasons Dr. Black is excited to be in Laurel is to be a part of a well-established practice like South Central Orthopaedics.  Dr. Black enjoys practicing orthopaedics with the orthopaedic surgeons at South […]

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Shilpa Shukla, MD, a pediatrician at Ellisville Pediatric Clinic, says she has always wanted to be a pediatrician.  She went to a medical school in India, and it was the only thing she wanted to do.  She then moved to the United States where she completed her pediatric training in New York.  Dr. Shukla explains, […]