Feeding and swallowing disorders in children are becoming more common today. Many children that experience these difficulties are diagnosed with pediatric dysphagia, a condition that limits the control of chewing, swallowing and feeding. With proper diagnosis and treatment, help is available for children who are experiencing these problems. Alex O’Neal, Speech and Language Pathologist at […]

Mr. Reagan had two heart attacks, was on blood pressure medicine and confined to a wheel chair until friends recommended that he see Dr. Wallace at South Central Sleep Center. As a result of treatment, Mr. Reagan has come off many of his medications and says that CPAP  is his game-changer. For more information about […]

During sleep, most people stop breathing for a few seconds off and on, but Sheri Chandler, Coordinator of the South Central Sleep Center, says that if people stop breathing for ten seconds or more, it could be dangerous. That is why it is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of Sleep Apnea, […]

Healing Gave Hope South Central Health Care Foundation Hosts 7th Annual Art of Healing The Art of Healing is an annual art auction hosted by South Central Health Care Foundation to raise money to support free community health screenings and other community health initiatives. Artists who donate their artwork to the event have a story […]

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament, or ACL, is one of the main stabilizers in the knee, but the jumping and pivoting in sports like soccer, basketball, and volleyball can put immense stress on an ACL and cause it to tear. The South Central team will record a young athlete jumping, landing and pivoting to see when, […]

Shoulder pain is a common problem that affects many people, not just athletes. Shoulder pain can be caused by tendon inflammation or tear, instability, arthritis or fracture. With proper examination, shoulder pain can be healed in a variety of ways. Local Ellisville resident, Ed J. Haas, experienced severe shoulder pain from weightlifting, has found relief […]

Dr. Derrick Burgess is South Central Regional Medical Center’s first fellowship trained Sports Medicine Orthopaedic surgeon and he says sports medicine in the Jones County area is advancing rapidly. At South Central Sports Performance+, athletes ages eight and up can get general or sports specific training. Each program is tailored for the specific athlete and […]

Obstetrician Gynecologist, Dr. Robert DeSantis, is pleased to be back in Jones County and seeing patients in the area. Dr. DeSantis says that Laurel Obstetrics and Gynecology has both the excellent staff and state-of-the-art technology to help him fulfill the medical mission he has devoted his career to. For more information, call Laurel Obstetrics and […]

This Thursday, January 22, South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel will host a large community health fair, free of charge, to area residents. Free health screenings will include cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose, body mass index, color blindness, and height and weight, and will also feature a sleep apnea assessment. Join us for South […]

South Central Regional Medical Center Celebrates National Wear Red Day® this February with The Heart Truth®! Although significant progress has been made in increasing awareness among women that heart disease is their #1 killer, most women fail to make the connection between heart disease risk factors and their personal risk of developing the disease. This […]