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South Central’s ComfortCare Hospice Receives Prestigious Recognition

Posted August 21, 2025

South Central Regional Medical Center’s ComfortCare Hospice recently received the SHP Best™ Hospice Caregiver Experience Premier Performer award, a prestigious recognition for the high-quality care they provide to their patients.  The recognition is based on ComfortCare Hospice’s performance in the 2024 CAHPS Hospice Survey. Only those who rank within the top 5% of all programs […]

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December 19 2023

Wellness Center to Re-open on January 2nd

South Central Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the re-opening of the South Central Wellness Center set for Jan. 2, 2024. The facility re-opening is made possible with funding the hospital is receiving through a grant. Upon re-opening, the Wellness Center will be accessible seven days a week and provide services and classes to […]

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December 18 2023

SCRMC HealthBreak | Emergency Department

As an Emergency Department (ED) nurse, Alison provides care for acutely sick patients. She stated, “In the ED, we offer a wide variety of services for all individuals. Services may include providing medications, starting IVs, treatment for wounds, or stabilizing the patient to admit for further treatment. I love how we never know what issue […]

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December 16 2023

I Choose South Central | Alison Windham, RN

I chose South Central because I can make an impact in my community. Alison Windham, RN, has been a member of the South Central Regional Medical Center family for 7 years. Alison, who is a Jones County native, works in the Emergency Department as a Registered Nurse. She is a graduate of Northeast Jones High […]

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December 13 2023

SCRMC HealthBreak | Stop the Bleed / EMServ

Stop the Bleed is a bleeding control program that was designed by Homeland Security’s Department of Defense and the American College of Surgeons. EMServ, a division of SCRMC, uses this program to train individuals and community groups on how to manage bleeding in the event of an accident until first responders can arrive. Watch this […]

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December 13 2023

I chose South Central | Sherika McInnis, LPN II

I chose South Central because it’s a friendly environment, the pay is competitive, and it allows me to do what I love. Sherika McInnis, LPN II, has been a member of the South Central Regional Medical Center family for three years. Sherika, who is a Covington County native, works as a LPN caregiver at Jones […]

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December 12 2023

How to Prepare Yourself for the Holiday Season

How to Prepare Yourself for Stress and Depression This Holiday Season. South Central Behavioral Health | 2002-D HWY 15 N. in Laurel Is the happiest season feeling the opposite for you?  For millions of people worldwide who suffer from depression, happiness might feel impossible this time of the year. According to one study, 38 percent […]

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December 11 2023

Buprenorphine & Naloxone Treatment Available in Laurel

South Central Behavioral Health provides opioid addiction treatment and recovery in Laurel and surrounding areas. Amandeep Singh, MD, Psychiatrist, works with each patient to meet their specific needs. Medication-Assisted Treatment is an outpatient service, so the participant can continue to recover while continuing their daily activities like work, schooling and home care uninterrupted. Our Services […]

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December 07 2023

SCRMC Marketing Wins 6 Statewide Awards

South Central Regional Medical Center’s Marketing Department received six awards at the Annual Meeting for the Mississippi Hospital Association Society for Marketing and Public Relations. The Maggie Award, named after Mississippi’s state flower, the Magnolia, is the highest award presented by MHA and recognizes excellence in the field of healthcare marketing and public relations in […]

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December 05 2023

Rural Hospitals Announce Plans to Open Smith County Emergency Hospital

Covington County Hospital (CCH) and South Central Regional Medical Center (SCRMC) have announced a partnership to reopen a hospital in Raleigh that will serve residents of Smith County and the surrounding areas. Located at 347 Magnolia Drive in Raleigh, the facility previously operated as Patients’ Choice Medical Center, and will reopen as Smith County Emergency […]

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December 04 2023

SCRMC HealthBreak | Wellness Checks / Vaccinations

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children, ages 18 and younger, have an annual wellness visit with their pediatrician. Amanda Shoubaki, DO, states, “Having a wellness visit is a lot like an oil change and having a 21-point inspection on your car. As Pediatricians, we use this visit to offer a head to […]

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