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South Central Regional Medical Center Announces Q1 Employee of the Quarter

Posted May 22, 2026

South Central Regional Medical Center has named Cully Hegwood as its Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2026, surprising her with the honor during the PPE Fashion Show, which is one of many events South Central hosts to celebrate National Hospital Week.  Hegwood, a Bay Springs native, has been a valued member […]

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December 16 2024

SCRMC HealthBreak | ComfortCare Nursing Center

If you are looking for short-term or long-term care for your loved one, ComfortCare Nursing Center is the perfect option.   Their short-term facility offers in-house, personalized treatment by skilled nurses and providers, who work tirelessly to help the patient achieve their healing goals so that they can return to their normal environment.  Their long-term care […]

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December 03 2024

SCRMC HealthBreak | Foundation Testimonial

SCRMC’s ComfortCare Home Health and Hospice team offers thoughtful, personalized care to each of their patients, but they exceeded all expectations when they cared for the Hughes family in the wake of a house fire.  The Hospice team not only cared for the patient who was living in the home, but with the help of […]

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December 02 2024

Welcome Jensen Ciacci, PA-C!

    Jensen Ciacci, PA-C, is an Ohio native, who received her Bachelor of Health Sciences degree, with a Pre-PA distinction, from Ohio State University in 2020 and her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Marietta College in 2024. As a part of her Physician Assistant training, Jensen has done rotations in […]

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November 22 2024

Welcome Cherish McCallum, LCSW!

Cherish McCallum, LCSW is a California native who has lived and worked as a Clinical Social Worker/ Therapist in various states including Texas, New Mexico, Ohio, Alaska and Mississippi. Cherish received her Bachelor of Arts in music degree and her Certification in Music Therapy from California State University, Long Beach in 1989. She later received […]

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November 19 2024

Mayor Magee Signs Home Care and Hospice Month Proclamation

Mayor Magee Signs Home Care and Hospice Month Proclamation Representatives from South Central Regional Medical Center ComfortCare Home Health and Hospice were presented with an official mayoral proclamation denoting the City of Laurel’s recognition of National Home Care and Hospice Month. According to the National Association for Home Care & Hospice website, this annual observance […]

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November 19 2024

Employee of the Quarter- Rose Herrington

SCRMC Names Rose Herrington as Q3 Employee of the Quarter     When Rose Herrington first volunteered at SCRMC as a teenage candy striper in the early 1970s, she never would have guessed that she would devote the next 40 years to caring for patients at South Central.     Rose, who was born and […]

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November 14 2024

Welcome Conner Thomas, MD!

Conner Thomas, MD, is a Columbia, Miss., native who received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from William Carey University in 2017 and her medical degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2021. Dr. Thomas recently completed her Pediatric residency at UMMC and is now seeing patients at South Central Pediatric. Call today […]

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November 11 2024

Dermatology Special | November & December

This holiday season, stock up on gifts ahead of time with deals on satin pillowcases, PediLuxe Exfoliating Peel, City Lips Gloss and self-tanning products! During November and December enjoy 20% off at South Central Dermatology. Call 601-425-4860 for information.

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November 07 2024

Renovations Underway as South Central Kicks Off Multi-Phase Renovation Plan 

Renovations Underway as South Central Kicks Off Multi-Phase Renovation Plan Phase one renovation work is beginning at South Central Regional Medical Center as it begins a multi-phase plan to renovate and expand facilities. This renovation is yet another intentional aspect of the hospital’s efforts to improve the patient experience at SCRMC. Phase one, which was […]

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November 04 2024

SCRMC HealthBreak | Welcome to Community Ben Stevens, MD

SCRMC is excited to welcome Dr. Ben Stevens, a Laurel native, who is returning to the area to provide otolaryngological treatment to patients in the area. “It was always kind of a natural fit to want to come back to Laurel and help treat the people in the community that I grew up in and […]

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