Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women. It is so common that one in eight women will get it in their lifetime. Dr. Nikhil Mukhi from South Central Cancer Center explains that breast cancer is more common in African American women than it is in white women. There are a lot […]

South Central Regional Medical Center is hosting a Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon on Friday, October 6th at 12 p.m. at South Central Place. The luncheon will include an educational talk from Hematology and Medical Oncologist, Dr. Nikhil Mukhi, and a Fall Fashion Show from local boutiques. Don’t miss this educational and fun event on Friday, […]

SCRMC | South Central Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine The team at South Central Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine work together to heal people of wounds as quickly and as efficiently as possible. Recently, the wound care center was recognized with a national award for clinical excellence. Clinical Coordinator, Leeann Bookout explains that they have […]

Lift and contour cheeks. While supplies last, Juvederm Voluma XC filler is now buy one get one half off at the Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Center in Laurel. Call 601-425-7522 to take advantage of this special! What is Juvederm Voluma XC? JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC adds volume to correct age-related volume loss in the cheeks to […]

South Central Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome Brett Cutrer to the South Central Behavioral Health Services. Brett is a behavioral health therapist who specializes in child and adolescent counseling. After graduating Mississippi State, he and his wife moved back to the area where he started working for Ellisville State School as a case […]

Emergency Room Entrance Relocated | SCRMC South Central Regional Medical Center officials stated that the driveway to the hospital Emergency Department which was located on the west side of the medical facility at 13th avenue directly across from South Central Orthopaedic, has relocated to Leontyne Price Blvd. The change of entry occurred on Wednesday, September […]

Have you ever wonder what’s taking so long when chemotherapy is prepared? South Central Cancer Center encourages you to read below to see why preparing your chemotherapy is not like making a milkshake. Chemotherapy is one of the main methods of treating cancer. But the same chemotherapy that treats the cancer won’t help if it […]

Kameron Flowers, Senior at South Jones High School, was selected as South Central Sports Medicine Scholar Athlete. Kameron plays football at South Jones. Kameron is still undecided about his college major, but would like to do something that makes a difference. Kameron is motivated to succeed by his family. “My family always motivates me to […]

SCRMC First in the Nation to Provide Integrated Ultrasound & FibroScan Technology FibroScan is an Alternative to Liver Biopsy. South Central Regional Medical Center (SCRMC) in Laurel is the first facility in the nation to provide a new type of integrated Ultrasound and FibroScan® technology. The FibroScan® unit is actually built into the ultrasound technology at […]

Courtney Boothe, Senior at Northeast Jones High School, was selected as a South Central Sports Medicine Scholar Athlete. Courtney plays softball, volleyball and basketball at Northeast Jones. After Courtney graduates in May, she plans to continue her education and pursue a degree as a registered nurse. As an athlete, Courtney finds motivation from younger teammates. […]