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.

Join Dr. Mukhi for Speaking of Women on Friday, October 7th at 12 p.m. Noon. A confidential and free depression screening will be offered. The screening is paid for by the South Central Health Care Foundation. To register for Speaking of Women with Dr. Nikhil Mukhi, please call 601-399-0506 or email kvanderslice@scrmc.com.

Having a baby can be one of the most exciting times in life. Prepared Childbirth program provides the expectant mother and her labor partner with knowledge and techniques for a better birth experience. This comprehensive course includes: the birth process, normal experiences during labor, coping strategies, medication and anesthesia options during labor, coping techniques and […]

One of the most beneficial procedures performed at South Central Regional Medical Center is a total knee replacement.  Dr. Derrick Burgess explains that the doctor removes about a centimeter of cellophane and fit a metal prosthetic on the femur and the tibia with a piece of plastic in between them to form a new knee.  Sometimes […]

More than 600,000 total knee replacements are performed in the U.S. each year.  Before you undergo this procedure, South Central Regional Medical Center offers a joint camp. Derrick Burgess, MD, explains, “Joint camp is a program where patients come in, they meet with a physical therapist, get a home exercise program to perform prior to surgery, […]

Education is Key to Living with or Preventing Diabetes In 2014, 29.1 million Americans were living with diabetes. Of the 29.1 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 […]