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Magee General Hospital Board Announces Plans for Acquisition by South Central

Posted April 2, 2025

Magee General Hospital Board Announces Plans for Acquisition by South Central Magee, Miss. — April 1, 2025 — Today, Magee General Hospital’s Board of Directors announced to providers and staff the plans to formalize the hospital’s relationship with South Central Regional Medical Center through an acquisition process anticipated to officially commence this summer. “The organizations […]

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February 15 2016

Speaking of Women | March 4th

March 4th is Wear Blue Day in Honor of Colon Cancer Awareness. LUNCH $8.50 • Spring Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette • Seasoned Roast Beef Over Fried Creole Grit Cake • Homemade Roll • White Chocolate Bread Pudding • Tea, Water and Coffee Registration is required, so please call Karen Vanderslice at 601.399.0506 or email kvanderslice@scrmc.com to register.

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February 15 2016

Art of Healing to Feature Acclaimed Artist Mark Landis

The Link between Creativity and Mental Health The great Pablo Picasso once stated, “Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.” All are born with an innate desire to express ourselves and through art, creative expression is developed. For years people have searched for the meaning of life in music, paintings, poetry and […]

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February 15 2016

HealthBreak | South Central Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center

Dr. Stacy Smithers is the only board-certified wound care specialist in the region, and she works full time at the South Central Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center.  She has taken the most advanced training possible in wound management. Dr. Smithers states that “In wound care, we look at you as more than just a […]

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February 09 2016

Artist Spotlight | Lily & Val

Lily & Val’s original gifts, cards and home decor items mirror life’s simple pleasures so you always have a reason to smile. Each item is hand lettered and illustrated by Valerie McKeehan, who infuses her flourishes, flowers, typography and quaint illustrations with the same sense of whimsy and elegance that inspires her at home. As Lily & Val grew, […]

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February 08 2016

HealthBreak | South Central Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine

Dr. Stacy Smithers, medical director of South Central Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine, explains “we have five exam rooms where we do our basic wound care. We also have two hyperbaric chambers for the patients who qualify for hyperbaric oxygen therapy…There are many indications for treatment in the hyperbaric chamber.” Mr. Brad Sims, a diabetic […]

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February 01 2016

HealthBreak | Heart Disease

Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States.  Women between the ages of 46 and 64 face a 1 in 9 chance of being diagnosed with heart disease, while women 65 and older face a 1 in 3 chance. Dr. David Sullivan, a cardiologist at SCRMC, says, […]

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January 25 2016

HealthBreak | Let's Move

The national “Let’s Move!” campaign says that children should get a total of 60 minutes of physical activity each day, and that adults should get 30 minutes. Kirk Landrum, Coordinator of Well & Sports Medicine at SCRMC, says that one of the goals in the new Family Fit and Wellness Kids program is to teach […]

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January 18 2016

Speaking of Women | February 5

  February 5th is National Wear Red Day. Our mothers, daughters, sisters and friends are at risk. Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year– more than all cancers combined. Get informed about the risks of heart disease and stroke. Know the red ags. Know your heart health story. United, we are working […]

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January 18 2016

HealthBreak | Community Health Fair

According to Karen Vanderslice, Community Education Coordinator at SCRMC, “A healthy community is a prosperous community.” South Central Regional Medical Center is hosting a large community health fair this Thursday, January 21, which is free to the public, at South Central Place. Free health screenings will be available, and will include cholesterol, blood pressure, blood […]

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January 13 2016

Do You Snore? It Can Lead to Heart Attack or Stroke

Do You Snore? It Can Lead to Heart Attack or Stroke South Central Sleep Center – A Division of South Central Regional Medical Center Are you sleepy during the day? Do you snore at night? Have you woken up gasping for air? You may have a condition called Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Sleep Apnea is a […]

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