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 […]

South Central Urgent Care Receives Certified Urgent Care Designation from the Urgent Care Association of America. South Central Urgent Care, located at 1430 Jefferson Street in Laurel, has received the Certified Urgent Care designation which distinguishes it as a true urgent care center.  The clinic provides patients with walk-in, extended-hour medical attention with licensed providers for […]

The South Central Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center at South Central Regional Medical Center, a member of the Healogics network, is helping raise awareness of chronic wounds. The third annual Wound Care Awareness Week is being held from June 13 to June 19.  One of nearly 800 Healogics-managed Centers; South Central Wound Care & […]

South Central Behavioral Health Services provides a variety of services for residents of South Central Mississippi. Due to the growth of the program, South Central recently added Franklin Golden, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, who is now accepting new patients and treating many conditions, including Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety,  […]

Childhood sexual abuse is more common than most people think. Statistics show that one in five men were sexually abused as a child, though many scholars expect that rate to be higher due to unreported cases. Rhonda McNair, a certified counselor with Behavioral Health Services, states, “Some of the effects that men carry over out […]

Is your child ready to babysit or stay home alone? Safe Sitter teaches young teens, ages 11 – 14, everything they need to know to be safe when they are home alone, watching siblings or babysitting. Space is limited, so please call 601-399-0506 or email kvanderslice@scrmc.com.

Call Today to Register for Speaking of Women on Friday, May 27th. To register, please call 601-399-0506 or email kvanderslice@scrmc.com.

South Central Dermatology Clinic will host a Free Skin Cancer Screening on Wednesday, May 25th. The screening will be held from 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Noon). To reserve your appointment time, please call 601.399.0501.

Executive Director of the Laurel Center for Pregnancies Choices Carol Harbaugh describes the center as a place that serves young people, especially women, by offering all the information involved with pregnancies, including education about the choices to parent the child or offer the choice of an adoption plan. The Laurel Center for Pregnancies Choices is […]