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South Central Named Newsweek’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2026

Posted March 18, 2026

South Central Regional Medical Center is proud to announce it has been included in Newsweek’s list of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2026. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. “Being the only hospital in the Pine Belt to receive this recognition is incredibly meaningful to us,” […]

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August 29 2022

SCRMC HealthBreak | New Colonoscopy Age Guidelines

Prevent Colon Cancer with a Colonoscopy Starting at Age 45. It used to be 50. Now, anyone approaching their 45th birthday should talk to their primary care provider to schedule a possibly lifesaving colonoscopy. A colonoscopy is an exam that can stop colorectal cancer, which is among the most common – and deadly – forms […]

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August 29 2022

45 is the New 50 When it Comes to Colonoscopies | SC Gastroenterology

Prevent Colon Cancer with a Colonoscopy Starting at Age 45. South Central Gastroenterology Offers Direct Access Colonoscopy. It used to be 50. Now, anyone approaching their 45th birthday should talk to their primary care provider to schedule a possibly lifesaving colonoscopy. A colonoscopy is an exam that can stop colorectal cancer, which is among the most […]

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August 22 2022

SCRMC HealthBreak | Genicular Radiofrequency Ablation

Genicular radiofrequency ablation is a non-invasive knee procedure could bring some relief for patients suffering from debilitating chronic pain. The treatment is a less drastic option for people with moderate to severe osteoarthritis pain who are not ready to have knee replacement surgery, or who have health conditions that do not make them a good […]

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August 22 2022

Knee Procedure Eases Arthritis Pain Without Surgery | South Central Pain Center

Knee Procedure Eases Arthritis Pain Without Surgery. South Central Pain Center is offering a Procedure for Knee Arthritis to Ease Pain Without Surgery A non-invasive knee procedure could bring some relief for patients suffering from debilitating chronic pain, for whom surgery is not an option. The treatment, approved by the Food and Drug Administration, is […]

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August 17 2022

SCRMC Now Providing the Latest in Bone Health

South Central Regional Medical Center Now Providing the Latest in Bone Health  SCRMC’s Radiology Department has expanded its health and wellness services available to men and women with the addition of the Horizon® DXA system from Hologic®.  The imaging technology of the Horizon DXA system provides superb image quality with advanced diagnostic tools to support […]

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August 15 2022

SCRMC HealthBreak | Annual Wellness Visits and Mammograms pt. 2

In April 2021, Tasha Stringer was diagnosed with breast cancer. She stated, “I have worked in mammography for 20 years.  I know how important it is to have your mammogram done every year. I skipped mine for 3 years.” Tasha and the medical staff at SCRMC encourage all women to schedule an annual wellness visit […]

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August 10 2022

Joint Replacement: Take the Steps Today to Improve Your Quality of Life

Joint Replacement: Take the Steps Today to Improve Your Quality of Life South Central Orthopedics | 1002 Jefferson Street, Suite 350, in Laurel In the United States, over 700,000 knee replacements are performed each year. For those who live with arthritis, pain relief can come from non-operative treatments such as medications, injections, physical therapy and […]

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August 08 2022

SCRMC HealthBreak | Annual Wellness Visits and Mammograms pt. 1

In April 2021, Tasha Stringer was diagnosed with breast cancer. She stated, “I have worked in mammography for 20 years.  I know how important it is to have your mammogram done every year. I skipped mine for 3 years.” Tasha and the medical staff at SCRMC encourage all women to schedule an annual wellness visit […]

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August 04 2022

Welcome Dr. Jeremy Unger | Emergency Services

South Central Regional Medical Center welcomes Jeremy Unger, DO, to the Emergency Services Department. Jeremy Unger, DO, completed his undergraduate degree at Florida Atlantic University in 2012. He completed his medical degree from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Spartanburg, South Carolina in 2018. Following completion of medical school, Dr. Unger completed his residency […]

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August 03 2022

August Special at Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Center

During the month of August, the Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Center is offering Juvederm Lips for $475! To make an appointment, call 601-425-7522 today!   Before your appointment, register for Alle’ at https://alle.com/registration. You’ll get special offers and news by becoming a member. This is a free service offered by Alle’.

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