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Magee General Hospital Board Announces Plans for Acquisition by South Central

Posted April 2, 2025

Magee General Hospital Board Announces Plans for Acquisition by South Central Magee, Miss. — April 1, 2025 — Today, Magee General Hospital’s Board of Directors announced to providers and staff the plans to formalize the hospital’s relationship with South Central Regional Medical Center through an acquisition process anticipated to officially commence this summer. “The organizations […]

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October 16 2023

SCRMC HealthBreak | Intro to Community / Pediatrics

Ellisville Pediatric Clinic is pleased to welcome Jessie Watson, PNP, to the team! Jessie completed her bachelor of science in nursing at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2017. Following graduation, Jessie served as a Registered Nurse at Merit Health Wesley in the NICU and at The Children’s Clinic in Hattiesburg. In 2021, Jessie entered […]

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October 13 2023

Osteoporosis: Screenings and Management Available Locally

Osteoporosis is a growing healthcare crisis affecting millions of women and men worldwide. Over 77% of American women with osteoporosis are undiagnosed and therefore untreated. Most people do not know they have osteoporosis until they break a bone, such as your hip, wrist, or spine. The sooner a healthcare provider diagnoses osteoporosis, the less likely […]

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October 09 2023

SCRMC HealthBreak | Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down over time. Osteoarthritis can damage any joint and the most commonly affected joints are in the hands, knees, hips and spine. During this HealthBreak, Chad Caraway, FNP, […]

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October 06 2023

There’s Relief Available for Osteoarthritis | Chad Caraway, FNP

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down over time. Osteoarthritis can damage any joint. The most commonly affected joints are in the hands, knees, hips and spine. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that will […]

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October 02 2023

October Specials | Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery Center

During the month of October, the Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery Center is offering 20% off Photofacials, Facial Resurfacing Packages and Obagi Blue Peel. This month, let us help you minimize the appearance of dull and uneven skin to reveal a brighter, more youthful-looking complexion. These services are the perfect way to freshen up your skin! […]

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October 02 2023

SCRMC HealthBreak | Emergency Department

As an Emergency Department nurse at SCRMC, Hollie Brooks, LPN II, experiences new patient situations each day. She stated, “In the ER, we deal with a lot of different types of care, which could be minor care situations or trauma circumstances. The great thing about the department is that everyone works together as a team. […]

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October 02 2023

Struggling with Hair Loss? Treatment Available at South Central Dermatology

🩸Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a cutting-edge medical procedure that harnesses the healing power of your own blood. 💉It involves drawing a small sample of your blood, processing it to concentrate the platelets, growth factors, and other beneficial components, and then injecting this PRP back into the body at targeted areas. 👍Benefits of PRP for hair […]

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September 28 2023

SCRMC Welcomes Illisia Hodge, FNP-C

South Central Regional Medical Center welcomes Illisia Hodge, FNP-C, to South Central Primary Care Services. Illisia received her bachelor of science from Mississippi State University and completed her associate degree in nursing from Jones College. Illisia worked as a registered nurse in the ICU at SCRMC. Illisia furthered her career and completed her master of […]

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September 28 2023

A Matter of Balance | Free Community Education Program

Senior Adults, You are Invited to Join SMPDD in October and November for A Matter of Balance. Do you have concerns about falling? Southern Mississippi Planning & Development District (SMPDD) is offering free classes for senior adults to manage their risks and concerns about falls. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to […]

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September 28 2023

Chance to Win $1,000 & Support SC Foundation

In conjunction with South Central Health Care Foundation’s Sporting Clays fundraiser, we are hosting a “Duck Drop” for a chance to win $1,000. Rubber ducks will be dropped from a scissor lift on Friday, October 20th. The numbered duck that lands closest to the center of the hula hoop ring will win $1,000. Tickets are […]

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