Mississippi is one of the unhealthiest states in the country with thirty percent of deaths related to heart failure. Family nurse practitioner, Donnie Scoggin, and the physicians at Ellisville Medical Clinic want to change that by educating their patients on how to live a healthy lifestyle. Since February is National Heart Month, Donnie Scoggin wants […]

It was a Saturday night when Gene and Karon Pickering drove back to Laurel from their grandson’s basketball tournament and sat down for dinner when they realized something just wasn’t right with Gene. Within minutes of Gene arriving at South Central’s Emergency Department, the medical team determined that he was having a stroke and gave […]

Living a healthy lifestyle and maintaining good overall fitness are excellent ways to prevent many health problems. To keep you healthy, South Central’s Wellness Center is open seven days a week. For more information on the South Central Wellness Center and how to become a member, call (601) 399-0530.

The Laurel Surgery and Endoscopy Center opened in February of 2004 and has grown to provide over 6,000 procedures a year to the residents of South Central Mississippi. For more information on the Laurel Surgery and Endoscopy Center call (601) 369-2021.

To ensure that the young athletes in our area are well cared for, South Central provides the Jones County and Laurel school districts free athletic training services for varsity sports. South Central’s newest orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Richard O’Keefe Jr., is one of the physicians on the Sports Medicine Team. For an appointment with South Central […]

South Central Regional Medical Center would like to invite amateur and professional artists of all types to submit art for the 6th Annual Art of Healing Auction and Exhibition on Saturday, March 29, 2014. This event is open to everyone in Laurel and the surrounding areas who have been touched by an illness of some kind.  […]

VARICOSE VEINS CAN LEAD TO SIGNIFICANT LEG PAIN. Treatment can be life changing. Chronic venous disease of the legs is very common. Approximately half of the U.S. population has venous disease — 50 to 55 percent of women and 40 to 45 percent of men. Of these, 20 to 25 percent of the women and […]

South Central Regional Medical Center would like to take the time to pause a moment for prayer and reflection. We are so thankful for the gift of each day and for all that we share with each other. May the gifts of healing, friendship, hope, and peace continue to be present as we serve our […]

South Central Regional Medical Center has been a leader in community health for many years. South Central knows that prevention and early detection are key in keeping a community healthy. On Thursday, January 16, South Central will host a large community health fair featuring numerous free health screenings. The event will be held at South […]

Gastroenterology deals with disorders of the stomach and intestines. Gastroenterology specialists at Jefferson Medical Associates provide a full range of services. For more information call (601) 649-2863.