South Central Regional Medical Center’s emergency department is a level 3 trauma center, staffed twenty-four hours a day with specially trained emergency physicians and other providers. Our emergency department staff is proud to be part of the statewide trauma network. For more information visit us at scrmc.com.

South Central’s Comprehensive Cancer Care program offers every aspect of cancer care that patients may need, from diagnosis and treatment to recovery. For more information about South Central’s Cancer Center, call (601) 518-7054.

Cancer diagnosis is life altering for patients in a variety of ways, one of which is appearance. The Appearance Center is located in the South Central Cancer Center in Laurel and was designed to make people feel better. To learn more about the Appearance Center at South Central visit us at southcentralcancercenter.com.

Big steps have been taken towards changing attitudes and habits relating to men’s health around the world.  Each year during the month of November mustaches are seen on thousands of men’s faces across the world representing International Mo (short for moustache)vember Month. Men who participate raise vital awareness for men’s health related issues, specifically prostate […]

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.