Assisted living is an elder care alternative for people who can no longer fully care for themselves in their own home, but who do not need the 24/7 skilled nursing care of a traditional nursing home. Comfort care nursing makes the transition from assisted living to 24/7 skilled nursing easy for residents, which is important […]

South Central Regional Medical Center Volunteer Program selected Ms. Reida Reddoch as the SCRMC Volunteer of the Year for 2016. Ms. Reddoch has served as a volunteer since 2007 and has donated over 1,450 hours of service. As a volunteer, Ms. Reddoch mainly serves in the Outpatient Surgery Waiting Room. She assists visitors by providing […]

Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians Name “Physician of the Year” John F. Hassell, M.D., Family Medicine Physician at Laurel Family Clinic, was recently recognized as Family Physician of the Year by the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians at its 67th Annual Conference in July. This award is presented annually to the physician contributing the most […]

Call Today to Register for Speaking of Women on Friday, August 5th. To register, please call 601-399-0506 or email kvanderslice@scrmc.com.

Catherine Farrar says, “Hospice is not a place but rather a way of caring that provides comfort to people at the end of life while offering support to their family.” The nurses visit once or twice a week when the patients are doing well. As the patient starts to decrease, they visit three to four […]

Community Blood Drive at Wellness Center and SCRMC August 3-5 South Central Regional Medical Center and United Blood Services will host a community Blood Drive on Wednesday, August 3rd, at the Wellness Center from 10:30 am to 3 pm, Thursday, August 4th, at South Central Regional Medical Center from 7 am to 6 pm and […]

The South Central intensive care unit includes 13 beds and provides computerized viewing stations near the bedside which allow physicians and nurses to quickly navigate and review patient information. The total care beds in the ICU effectively help treat conditions related to mobility. The advanced microclimate technology in each room removes heat and moisture from […]

South Central Regional Medical Center (SCRMC) has been recognized as a leader in community health education and outreach programs for more than 25 years. Many of the programs offered by SCRMC are funded by the South Central Health Care Foundation. This year, the South Central Foundation has planned a new event for the children of […]

We often associate the summer with happiness – school is out of session, the weather is warmer and the beaches and pools are crowded. However, the summer months can be difficult for those dealing with mental illness. Many children and adolescents with anxiety or ADHD rely on the structure of school to provide a grounding to their day and […]