According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, childhood obesity has doubled in children and tripled in adolescents in the past 30 years. In 2010 a study found one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese, with Mississippi ranking as the highest state in the nation for childhood obesity. Dr. Patricia Tibbs, […]

Mississippi has the highest Obesity rate in the country with almost 35% of residents at least thirty pounds over a healthy weight. To combat this growing epidemic, Dr. Chad Saul, at Laurel Surgery Clinic, performs the Lap Band Procedure at South Central Regional Medical Center. While Lap Band Surgery will help patients lose weight, the […]

South Central’s newest Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Richard O’Keeffe, performs a variety of Orthopedic surgeries. He has a special interest in shoulder injuries and athletic injuries. To make an appointment with Dr. O’Keeffe, call South Central Orthopedics at (601) 649-5990.

South Central Regional Medical center welcomes Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Richard O’Keeffe to South Central Orthopedics. Dr. O’Keeffe says the thing he enjoys most about Orthopedics is interacting with his patients and making a difference in their daily lives. To make an appointment with Dr. O’Keeffe call (601) 649-5990.

The Lap Band Procedure is the most commonly performed surgery for weight loss in the United States. Gastric banding is a minimally invasive weight loss procedure. For more information or to register for a free Lap Band seminar, call the Laurel Surgery Clinic at (601) 649-7802.

Do you frequently experience cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation? These symptoms might indicate that you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a common disorder. Irritable Bowel Syndrome can be a life-long condition. If you are experiencing symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome call (601) 649-2863.

We all want the best for our children, and to keep them safe, and one of the best ways we can protect our children is to make sure they get all of their vaccinations. Pediatrician at South Central Regional Medical Center, Dr. Ali Naqvi says that immunizations should be given at birth. For more information […]

Cancer is a life changing diagnosis regardless of a patient’s age, race, sex, or Cancer type. The caregivers at South Central Regional Medical Center know that, which is why they have created a team of Cancer specialists to treat all kinds of Cancers right here in Laurel. For more information about the Comprehensive Cancer Care […]

Eighty-five percent of Cancer Care occurs in a community just like Laurel. South Central offers a comprehensive Cancer Care program, which means that patients no longer need to travel far from home for treatment. For more information about Cancer Care in Laurel call (601) 399-0501.

Looking and feeling good are all part of a healthy lifestyle, and the caregivers at the Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Center of South Central Mississippi offer many services to help you do just that. For more information or to schedule your free consultation at the Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Center please call (601) 425-7522.