South Central Regional Medical Center serves as the hub of Jones county’s second largest employer, which has more than 1,800 employees.  It includes fourteen medical clinics, two large nursing homes, a wellness and outpatient rehabilitation center, and a home health and hospice division.  The community also has a comprehensive cancer program including hematology, medical oncology, […]

Tickets Available Online NOW! South Central Regional Medical Center to Host Rick Burgess and The Southern Fried Chicks Live! Saturday, April 29th, 2017 For over 20 years, hundreds of women throughout Mississippi and other states have attended South Central Regional Medical Center’s Women’s Life Conference since it began in 1990. To celebrate the 65th anniversary of […]

Merry Christmas from the South Central Regional Medical Center family

South Central Regional Medical Center wishes you a very Merry Christmas!   During this holiday season, all South Central Clinics and Facilities will be closed December 24th – December 26th except for South Central Urgent Care and South Central Regional Medical Center.   All South Central Clinics and Facilities will re-open on Tuesday, December 27th […]

Epilepsy is a group of neurological diseases characterized by epileptic seizures. Seizures are episodes that can vary from brief and nearly undetectable to long periods of vigorous shaking. The best news is there has been great advancements in the treatment and management of epilepsy, according to Gulshan Oberoi, MD in Laurel, who received his fellowship […]

Working out with a friend provides motivation, makes the time go by faster, and makes you less likely to skip your workout. Refer a friend to the Wellness Center and receive one month of your membership FREE. Call 601-399-0530 today for more information. The Wellness Center is located at 23 Mason Street, Laurel, MS 39440. […]

The OB-GYN doctors at South Central Regional Medical Center now use diVinci robots.  OB-GYN doctor Rebecca Roberts explains that the robot allows the surgeon to see a more 3 dimensional view of the internal anatomy.  Some advantages of using this robot are decreased use of post operative narcotics and decreased length of stay in the […]

South Central Regional Medical Center is now home to a daVinci Robot. Robotic assisted surgery is usually associated with minimally invasive procedures. Dr. DeSantis uses the robot for many gynecologic procedures. Robotic surgeries include many benefits to the patient including shorter hospital stays. To learn more, visit https://scrmc.com/services/robotics/.

The 2016 Holiday Blood Drive will be held next week at the Wellness Center and SCRMC. Wellness Center Drive will be held on Wednesday, December 7th, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm South Central Regional Medical Center Drive will be held on Thursday, December 8th, from 7 am to 6 pm. To schedule an appointment […]

While the holidays are often thought of as joyful, for people who are going through a difficult situation like a divorce or a recent death in the family, the holidays can be particularly stressful. Mental health therapist Rhonda Smith explains, “Stress during the holidays can cause depression, anxiety, loss of sleep, loss of appetite., feeling […]