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Governor Reeves Announces New Developments in Joint SCRMC Press Conference

Posted September 5, 2024

Governor Tate Reeves joined SCRMC for a well-attended press conference where an array of exciting new developments at SCRMC were announced. Among these included institutional approval from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education on SCRMC becoming a designated site for physician residency programs, the network-wide Epic transition – creating approximately 60 new jobs – […]

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August 28 2023

Sports Medicine Services Available Locally

South Central Regional Medical Center’s commitment is to help you and your family enjoy optimum health through every stage of life. Included in our comprehensive range of treatments and wellness programs is South Central Sports Medicine and Performance+. The sports medicine and performance enhancement program provides full spectrum care to all types of athletes. The […]

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August 28 2023

SCRMC HealthBreak | Therapy Careers

Speech Language Pathology offers people rehabilitation and treatment for communication, cognition, voice and swallowing difficulties across the age span from infancy, A newborn to geriatric to the end in stages of life that we can work with patients to try to get them back to their daily activities of living as well as communicating effectively […]

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August 23 2023

Say Goodbye to Your Double Chin | Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery Center

DON’T LET YOUR DOUBLE CHIN GET YOU DOWN. The Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery Center in Laurel offers non-invasive treatment for double chin reduction. Loving your neck and the extra skin that makes it look like you have two chins is hard to do. Many people struggle with this obvious sign of aging. The good news […]

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August 22 2023

Free Saturday Morning Injury Clinic | Every Saturday

FREE SATURDAY MORNING INJURY CLINIC – Every Saturday During Football Season   We hope that our players do not experience injuries, but if they do, visit South Central’s FREE Saturday Morning Injury Clinic at the Wellness Center from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. throughout the football season. Injured athletes will be evaluated by a Certified […]

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August 21 2023

Immunizations for All Mississippians

Who needs immunizations? Children and newborns: Childhood immunizations are recommended from birth through 18 months, with other vaccinations possible up to 18 years of age. See the Immunization Schedule for complete details. Adolescents: Vaccinations targeted specifically to adolescents and teenagers include those against meningococcal disease and HPV. College Students: College immunization requirements are established by the Mississippi Institute of Higher Learning. Students should […]

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August 21 2023

August 2023 Employee of the Month | Emily Freeman

SCRMC congratulates Emily Freeman at South Central Sleep Lab & DME for being selected as the Employee of the Month for August 2023. Emily had numerous nominations submitted. Some of those nominations stated: “She is always positive and goes above and beyond for her patients and co-workers.” “She is an asset to our facility, because […]

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August 21 2023

SCRMC HealthBreak | Skilled Nursing Facility at CCNC

ComfortCare Nursing Center in Laurel is pleased to announce the expansion of services by now offering skilled nursing care. A skilled nursing facility is like a step-down unit from the hospital from acute care services to post-acute services. The team at ComfortCare Nursing Center will offer services that individuals may not be able to receive […]

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August 19 2023

Age Safely. Protect Your Independence and Health.

Age Safely. Protect Your Independence and Health. People age 65 and older are at higher risk for injury. Common injuries include: Falls Traumatic Brain Injury Motor Vehicle Crashes SCRMC and the CDC encourage all adults to: Talk to your healthcare provider Review your medications with a doctor or pharmacist to reduce your risk of injury. […]

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August 17 2023

Lymphedema Therapy Available | South Central Rehabilitation Services

Lymphedema therapist helps reduce swelling in patients Our team of Certified Lymphedema Therapists, Danette Chancellor, PT, CLT-ALM, LANA, and Spring Walters, PT-C, CLT, provide treatment for patients living with lymphedema. What is lymphedema? Lymphedema is abnormal swelling in tissues caused by a breakdown in the lymphatic system, due to a malfunctioning of the system or […]

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August 17 2023

SCRMC Welcomes Dr. Michael McCain

South Central Regional Medical Center welcomes Michael McCain, MD. Dr. McCain completed his undergraduate studies in biochemistry at the University of Mississippi. Following graduation, Dr. McCain worked in medical laboratories in healthcare facilities throughout the southeast. Dr. McCain was accepted at St. George’s University to complete his doctorate in medicine. He then completed an Internal […]

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