Artists from throughout the country have donated pieces to the 8th annual Art of Healing event. Adam Trest, an artist who has donated to the event every year, states, “It’s such a great way for artists to give back to the community.” All proceeds for the Art of Healing go to the South Central Health […]

Becky Collins, Director of South Central Health Care Foundation, informs us that the idea for “Art of Healing” is to raise awareness for disease, but with the funds from this event, they offer health screenings, health education seminars, support groups, and other community initiatives.  Many types of art are offered at the event. This is […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

  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 […]