Kelly Tullos, MD, D-ABOM, sees a variety of patients with needs ranging from family medicine services to weight loss management. Dr. Tullos and other SCRMC physicians encourage patients to use the “Schedule an Appointment” feature in MyChart to view available openings and book appointments online at their convenience. With the recent addition of three nurse […]

South Central Sports Medicine Welcomes Gary Thomas “Sonny” Hodge, II, MD South Central Regional Medical Center proudly announces the addition of Gary Thomas “Sonny” Hodge, II, MD, to the medical staff at South Central Sports Medicine. Dr. Hodge is a Taylorsville native and former Jones College student-athlete. He earned his medical degree from the University […]

Epic has officially been live at SCRMC for nearly six months, and its functionality is improving many aspects of patient care.   “The overall benefits for the patients and the providers are that it removes communications barriers between the provider’s office and the patient,” Chief Administrative Officer Samantha Andrus said. “It also allows for the […]

A Tribute to Mrs. Becky Brewer, Longtime SCRMC Board of Trustees Member Remembered for Her Impact South Central mourns the loss of Mrs. Elsa Rebecca “Becky” Brewer, a longtime member of the hospital’s Board of Trustees, who recently passed away. Mrs. Brewer served as the South Central Regional Medical Center Board of Trustee for Beat […]

SCRMC was recognized by Epic Systems for exceeding implementation standards in all 10 of the 10 categories of Epic’s Good Install Program, including the following: efficient clinicians, patient experience, project management, build test, value from data, user knowledge, operational engagement, saving lives initiative, staying current and worldwise. Members of the South Central Epic team, along […]

South Central Regional Medical Center is proud to announce it recently received the Gold Award by the American Heart Association for its exceptional efforts in following the Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Rural Recognition. According to the Mississippi State Department of Health, “From 2019 to 2021, Mississippi had the highest rate of death due […]

South Central is proud to have been named Newsweek’s Best-in-State Hospitals. “Newsweek looked across the country at each state, and they chose a variety of hospitals within those states that met their metrics for what they consider to be highest quality.” W. Mark Horne, MD, said.

Physicians at South Central Regional Medical Center, including Kelly Tullos, MD, D‑ABOM, who specializes in obesity medicine, are focusing on helping patients improve their health through personalized weight‑management support. “With obesity, it is definitely not a one-size-fits-all type of thing,” Dr. Tullos said. “We think medications are very important, but we also think behaviors are […]

South Central Regional Medical Center’s Graduate Medical Education Program welcomed its newest class of internal medicine residents, commemorating their arrival with a White Coat Ceremony held today at the main SCRMC campus.   The ceremony featured brief presentations from hospital officials and introductions of the GME faculty and teaching physicians. It also included the official presentation […]

Diabetes is a common issue among the population in our area, that can be screened for by your primary care provider. Diabetes can be dangerous if left untreated, causing vision loss, neuropathy and kidney disease. Ask your doctor about an annual diabetes screening at your next visit or schedule an appointment with South Central Family […]