South Central Regional Medical Center has a full range of diagnostic services to test and screen for illness or injury. Dr. Fred Vial of the Intervention Radiology Department says that the department has the most technically advanced equipment. The department is equipped with portable digital X-ray units. These units conveniently can go from the ER […]

Over 2 million patients suffer from diabetic foot ulcers every year, and many go untreated or unnoticed. South Central Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center will hold a free diabetic foot screening on Wednesday, June 3rd at South Central Place in Laurel. The screening is free, however an appointment is required. To schedule an appointment, […]

Jones County and Mississippi, as a whole, have some of the highest rates for diabetes in the country. South Central Regional Medical Center offers a diabetes education program to teach people how to manage their disease. Sandra Faircloth, RN, MSN, CW is the Diabetes Education Coordinator. She uses the program to educate people on what […]

Lori Burson suffered from pain in her right shoulder. The daily tasks of getting dressed, fixing her hair, and even playing tennis were almost too much to bare. Lori dealt with this pain in all of her day to day activities. She was told that the only way to get relief would be shoulder surgery. […]

Shoulder pain can occur due to injury, trama, or overuse. Dr. Derrick Burgess, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine, says that people notice shoulder pain long before they seek medical treatment. People genuinely begin to notice it in their daily lives, but by the time they seek treatment for it, more damage has already been done. […]

Child abuse plagues all communities. It often times goes unnoticed and unreported. Certified counselor, Rhonda McNair says to look for changes in the attitude and behavior of your child. It is best to keep a line of open communication on this subject. If you suspect sexual abuse, you should always ask the child if something […]

Laurel Cancer Care Center is committed to providing the best care possible. Dr. Cameron Pimperl says that they do this by offering the most advanced technology available to improve the effectiveness of cancer treatment. The Cancer Care Center’s on board imaging unit, which is part of the treatment unit, is a form of imagining that […]

Thank You for Helping Make South Central Health Care Foundation’s 7th Annual Art of Healing Successful! The event featured 140 pieces of art from various artisans. Each year our goal is to raise funds for the South Central Health Care Foundation to support Wellness Screenings, Community Education Programs and other Community Health Initiatives. With help from […]

South Central Regional Medical Center welcomes two new emergency medical physicians, husband and wife team Dr. Jeremy Rogers and Dr. Teresa Camp-Rogers. South Central’s Level Three Trama Center is dedicated to providing the best emergency care possible. Dr. Teresa Camp-Rogers always knew she wanted to take care of people. She studied at the University of Virginia […]

PREVENTING AN ACL INJURY IS KEY WHEN PLAYING SPORTS Tear or rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) has become a serious problem for today’s athletes. The ACL is responsible for providing stability in the knee to prevent anterior translation of the tibia during pivoting activities. Those athletes that have suffered an ACL injury are […]