Deepu Thoppil, MD, Hospitalist/Internal Medicine physician, recently joined the medical staff at South Central Regional Medical Center. Dr. Thoppil, a New Orleans native, graduated college from the University of New Orleans. Following graduation, Dr. Thoppil felt the urge to practice international medicine and had set his goal to provide this through future mission work. Dr. […]

Offer valid now through October 31, 2022. During the month of October, the Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Center is offering Buy One, Get One Half Off on Laser Hair Treatment. Buy one area of laser hair removal and get the second area Click here to visit our website to learn more about the Cosmetic & Plastic […]

According to many studies, dense breast tissue not only increases the risk of breast cancer up to 4-6 times but also makes cancer more difficult to detect using mammography. SCRMC recommends that women get regular mammograms and discuss with your provider if you have dense breasts. If so, SCRMC offers InveniaTM ABUS, an adjunct to […]

South Central Eye & Laser Center is pleased to announce they are now carrying Ray-Ban brand glasses and sunglasses. Optical services are available 5 days a week at South Central Eye & Laser Center. The facility is located at 1020 Adams Street. For more information, call 601-426-9454

Through participating in counseling services people often experience greater emotional wellbeing.  South Central Behavioral Health is pleased to welcome Angela Jones, LPC-S, NCC, to the facility. South Central Behavioral Health offers individual and family therapy services to adults, children, and adolescents. Those experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, anger, as well as other mental health […]

In the community there is a need for nutrition education. The healthcare providers at SCRMC are working to meet this need by offering Nutrition Services with Registered Dietitians. The services helps to educate inpatients and outpatients about creating a healthier lifestyle. Whether the patient is living with diabetes, gastroparesis, weight loss or other issues, this […]

Physical therapy helps patients get back to their activities of daily living through different modalities. Kadence Rogers, Therapy Patient in Taylorsville, found help at South Central Rehabilitation Services in Taylorsville following her athletic injuries. Whether it is from an athletic injury like Kadence, a recent surgery or pediatric patients with special needs, South Central Rehabilitation […]

Council on Aging Makes Pediatric Donation to SCRMC On Wednesday, September 14, the local non-profit organization, Council on Aging (COA), made a donation to South Central Regional Medical Center’s Pediatric Department. The group donated over 50 hand-sewn pillowcases for pediatric patients of the hospital. Margaret Jones, Director of COA, stated, “This is one of our […]

South Central Regional Medical Center Welcomes Monika Thoppil, MD, to South Central Internal Medicine. Monika Thoppil, MD, completed her medical degree from the Medical University of Lubin in Poland in 2009. Following completion of medical school, Dr. Thoppil served in endocrinology and as a palliative care team member in the New Orleans area. She later […]

A box of hair color will whisk gray away in a matter of minutes. A few syringes of Botox can help hide forehead wrinkles for a time. However, there are some signs of aging that are harder to conceal. Take our eyes, for example. With aging, sun damage or genetics, our eye area can leave […]