Southern District Transportation Commissioner Tom King was in Laurel Friday morning, June 27, to present a check to the Jones County Board of Supervisors. The county was awarded $322,262.00 in Federal Transportation Alternative Funds after previously applying for the beautification grant money. According to Jones County Board of Supervisors President Andy Dial, the funds will […]

Immunizations protect us from serious diseases and also prevent the spread of those diseases to others. Pediatrician, Dr. Christine Chard says that vaccinations are especially important for children. Children are more prone to illnesses, which is why it is important to vaccinate children from the most deadly diseases. If you are unsure if your children […]

South Central Regional Medical Center Recognized as an American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite Worksites take steps to decrease healthcare expenses, increase productivity in employees. Laurel, June 2014 – South Central Regional Medical Center has been recognized as a Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association for helping employees eat better and move more. “Physical […]

South Central Regional Medical Center Introduces CarePayment® to Help Patients Manage Out-Of-Pocket Medical Costs Dedicated to providing patients with flexible payment options and helping ease concerns about increasing out-of-pocket expenses, South Central Regional Medical Center recently introduced CarePayment, an innovative payment program available to its patients regardless of insurance coverage, credit history or employment. “We […]

Hospice is a service that is provided in the home for patients who have a terminal illness, with a life expectancy of less than six months. South Central Regional Medical Center provides hospice for people of all ages. Hospice services at South Central are for the whole family and provide a holistic approach to care. […]

Anxiety is a feeling of fear, unease, and worry. Many people report their own anxiety as an unpleasant feeling. Licensed professional counselor, Amy Adelman, says those feelings are normal and part of our inherent survival instincts. While many people struggle to deal with anxiety, the behavioral health specialist at the South Central Behavioral Health Clinic […]

Speech is one of the most important ways we express ourselves, and when a speech disorder hinders that ability, it can greatly effect a person’s quality of life. The speech therapist at South Central’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Center in Laurel can help by treating newborn through senior adults. For more information and to learn about more […]

To prepare your kids for school early, schedule an appointment for vaccinations and checkups today. Ellisville Pediatric Clinic and Laurel Pediatric Clinic are now accepting appointments. One of the most important things parents can do to ensure their children’s long-term health is to make sure that children of all ages receive all their vaccinations on […]

More than one third of the population in Mississippi is obese. Laurel resident, Wanda Busby, was one of those individuals who had struggled with her weight. After attending one of Dr. Chad Saul’s Lap Band Surgery seminars, Wanda decided to have the Lap Band procedure. Ten months after surgery, she had lost sixty seven pounds […]

After John Gibbes received hearing aides from the Ear, Nose, & Throat Surgical Clinic, his life was changed forever. Mr. Gibbes’ hearing aides have a special bluetooth feature that comes in handy while at work and at home. To register for your free hearing screening on May 21, 2014, at South Central Place in Laurel […]