South Central Regional Medical Center presents part two of There’s No Place Like Home. There’s No Place Like Home features testimonials from local fathers on their experiences raising children and having a family in this region. This week we take a look at the Ducksworth family.  “Their smiles always brighten my day,” says Matthew Ducksworth, father […]

Matthew Ducksworth is a logger by trade, as well as a National Guardsman. When his first daughter was born, Matthew stated that “I’ve never experienced anything like that before.” Matthew and his wife we both born at South Central Regional Medical Center, so there was no question on where they were going to deliver their […]

All women have a 1 in 8 chance of getting breast cancer in their lifetime.  Thankfully, the SCRMC healthcare community offers comprehensive healthcare treatment. Dr. Hossein Nasajpour explains that taking care of patients with cancert takes multiple levels of care.  “Cancer is, unfortunately, a very emotionally distressing disease.”  SCRMC can provide both cancer removal and […]

“My wife and all three of our boys were born in Jones County at South Central Regional Medical Center,” said Britt Barefoot. “You would think I would get used to the process of having a baby, but each time I am nervous. The great part about living here is that the care you receive from […]

South Central Regional Medical Center presents part two of There’s No Place Like Home. There’s No Place Like Home features testimonials from local fathers on their experiences raising children and having a family in this region. This week we take a look at the Barefoot family.  “Laurel has a small town feel but it is […]

GE Aviation Ellisville Composites announced the opening of their on-site Health and Wellness Center, beginning Monday, October 12, 2015. GE Aviation has placed continued emphasis on the health and well-being of its employees. This center will serve the medical needs of its Ellisville team for urgent care, wellness and observational purposes. “Our most valuable asset […]

An estimated 29.1 million people have diabetes, and nearly 28 percent of people are undiagnosed. Age, diet, activity level, obesity and heredity are all risk factors for diabetes. People with diabetes can also experience co-existing conditions such as stroke, blindness, heart disease, kidney failure and lower-limb amputation. In 2010, about 73,000 non-traumatic lower-limb amputations were […]

Concussions are very serious injuries and can be life-threatening. Dr. Derrick L. Burgess, MD, explains that it is important for athletes to treat concussions appropriately because it can cause long-term injuries. South Jones quarterback Will Mitchell suffered his first concussion during a game. “We were doing kick-off…there was this big pile, and went running in […]

Research shows that women have a 1 in 8 chance of getting breast cancer in their lifetime. Treatments for cancer are vast and include chemotherapy, radiation therapy and many times, surgery. During a breast cancer surgery Hossein Nasajpour, MD offers immediate reconstruction. Join us for lunch with Dr. Hossein Nasajpour, Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon, as […]

Shae Miller was selected as the Employee of the Month for October 2015. Shae works at South Central Regional Medical Center as a Billing Supervisor in the Pharmacy. She has been employed with South Central Regional Medical Center for 15 years. When asked what she likes best about working for South Central, Shae said, “being […]