South Central Regional Medical Center is set to host its 11th annual South Central Classic on Saturday, October 29th. All proceeds from the South Central Classic 5K Run/Walk event will benefit the American Heart Association. Entry fees are as follows: $25 for pre-registration, $20 for Wellness Center and Pine Belt Pacers Members, $27 for day […]

South Central Health Care Foundation is hosting a Community Book Fair at South Central Regional Medical Center on November 9 & 10 and South Central Place on November 11. Join us  to take advantage of this great event that offers something for the entire family! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the South Central […]

Pediatricians play a very important role in a child’s life. Rebecca Roberts, DO, OB-GYN, states, “We have excellent pediatricians at South Central Regional Medical Center. They are all very well trained and they are on the same page about treatment.” Pediatricians cover for about a week at a time; therefore, when a mom delivers a […]

If you are thinking about having a breast reduction, contact the Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Center in Laurel to discuss how your insurance may cover the procedure. Some insurance companies cover some or all of the costs of breast reduction surgery if surgery is being done to relieve back pain, skin problems or other medical […]

South Central Regional Medical Center’s Wellness Center offers numerous health and wellness programs to members.  Some of the programs included in one membership price are the use of exercise equipment, an indoor walking track, yoga classes, spin classes, and a pool for water aerobics.  To promote families working out together, South Central’s family fit program […]

Groundbreaking for Improvements in Jones County Held Today A groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of landscape and drainage improvements along I-59 near South Central Regional Medical Center was held in Laurel today. Approximately 100 people attended the event. The project, eligible for 80% funding under the Transportation Enhancement Program since it’s a landscape project along […]

90 percent of Rosacea patients may be affected by the changing of the seasons. Consistent, gentle skin care can make a visible difference in managing Rosacea and improving the look of your skin. During the month of October, South Central Dermatology is offering the A2 DermSolutions Rosy Kit for $150. To reserve your kit or […]

In 2014, almost 30 million Americans were living with diabetes. Of the 30 million diabetics, 8.1 million were unaware they were diabetics. Living with diabetes can lead to major complications within a person’s body. If unattended, a person’s life can completely change. However, with help, diabetes is a disease that can be managed with proper […]

Approximately 15 million American adults deal with clinical depression every year.  South Central Regional Medical Center community liaison Donna Bailey explains, “Depression can happen and does happen truthfully to everyone sometime in their life.”  Depression is a chemical imbalance of the brain.  Psychiatrist Stuart Samson, MD states, “Clinical algorithms have to do with the unnecessary […]

South Central Health Care Foundation will host a confidential and free depression screening with Rhonda McNair, LCSW, on Thursday, October 6th. The screening will be held at South Central Place in Laurel from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. To schedule a time for the confidential assessment, please call 601-399-0501.