South Central Regional Medical Center’s dedication to comprehensive Cancer care extends beyond just medical cancer treatment. Dr. Hossein Nasajpour explains that, for women recovering from Breast Cancer, breast reconstruction can help develop peace again. For more information call the Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Center of South Central Mississippi at (601) 425-7522.

  Today, an American develops Alzheimer’s disease every 68 seconds. In 2050, an American will develop the disease every 33 seconds. In support of World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Mayor Johnny Magee welcomed a group of dedicated citizens to City Hall of Laurel, where he signed the proclamation declaring September as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month for the […]

Obesity can lead to heart disease, diabetes, and other illnesses. Unfortunately, Mississippi has the highest Obesity rate in the United States. Nutrition needs to be a priority, and it does not mean cutting out all the foods we love. For more information about Nutrition Services at South Central call (601) 426-4083.

About one third of Mississippians report a high LDL Cholesterol level, which is known as bad cholesterol. Cholesterol is a fatty, waxy substance that builds up in the blood stream. Treatment for high cholesterol include simple lifestyle modifications. To schedule an appointment to attend the Free Cholesterol Screening this Wednesday at South Central Place, in […]

Learning to read the food labels that are located on all processed foods sold in grocery stores is one of the best and easiest ways to be in control of the food we eat. For more information about the Nutrition Services at South Central Regional Medical Center, call (601) 426-4083.

An estimated one in ten adults report depression, a mental illness that can be debilitating to sufferers. South Central Regional Medical Center offers a variety of treatments for depression. For treatment of depression, or for more information call South Central Behavioral Health Services at (601) 426-9614.

Since unexpected situations can happen to anyone, at any age, at any time, all adults need an Advance Directive that describes an individual’s preferences regarding end-of-life care. An Advance Directive is a legal document that speaks for you when you are unable to speak for yourself because of a serious accident or illness. For more […]

Volunteering is choosing to act in recognition of a need with an attitude of social responsibility. Volunteers at South Central are available to help patients and others from special activities, to working in the office. If you are interested in volunteering at South Central or need more information on becoming a volunteer call (601) 426-4704 […]

Volunteers give a great commitment of time and energy for the benefit of the community. While volunteers are selflessly giving back to the community by putting a smile on a patient’s face, the experience is rewarding. For more information on becoming a volunteer call (601) 426-4704 or visit us at scrmc.com.

Healing wounds and changing lives is our mission at the South Central Wound Care Center. An estimated 8 million Americans suffer from chronic wounds, and many of those are patients with diabetes. To make an appointment at the Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center at South Central call (601) 426-4739.