It is estimated that a total of 34.2 million Americans are living with diabetes, and 88 million adult Americans have prediabetes. Living with diabetes can lead to major complications within a person’s body. If unattended, a person’s life can completely change. However, with help, diabetes is a disease that can be managed with proper education […]

Hospice care is a special kind of care that focuses on the quality of life for people and their caregivers who are experiencing life-limiting illnesses. At South Central Regional Medical Center our goal in hospice treatment is to provide compassionate, hospitable care to all patients at the final stages of life. Dr. Jack Evans discusses […]

Glaucoma | How Can I Avoid Blindness? Screening Available at South Central Eye & Laser Center Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness by damaging the optic nerve located in the back of your eye. Symptoms of glaucoma can begin slowly, so the only way to find out […]

In April of 2021, local resident, Wyth Collins, was diagnosed with Burkitt’s Lymphoma, which is a rare but highly aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. In between treatment at a facility out of state, Wyth was able to return home with Home Health and she selected ComfortCare Home Health in Laurel. To learn more about Wyth’s journey, […]

South Central Regional Medical Center congratulates Dr. Robert DeSantis and Dr. Achyutha Pujari! Dr. DeSantis, OB-GYN, was selected as the Laurel Leader-Call’s Readers’ Choice Best OB-GYN. Dr. Pujari, Pediatrician, was selected as the Laurel Leader-Call’s Readers’ Choice Best Pediatrician. Dr. DeSantis and Dr. Pujari both stated, “it takes a team effort to be selected as […]

  Did you know: Most of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood, but only about 3% actually donate. South Central Regional Medical Center encourages you to register to donate blood and encourage. Haven’t donated in 2021? Sign up now for our Spring 2021 Blood Drive: vitalant.org (sponsor code: SCRMC). Locations/Dates/Times: South Central Place, […]

Quality of Life during the Final Stages of Life Assistance is Available through ComfortCare Hospice The word hospice derives from a Latin word that means “hospitable”, meaning host and guest. Hospice care is a special kind of care that focuses on the quality of life for people and their caregivers who are experiencing life-limiting illnesses. […]

For 10 years, local resident Nancy Bingham has suffered with lower back pain. Every year the pain would intensify. After discussion and evaluation of other diseases she was being treated for, her primary care physician scheduled a referral with Rayhan Tariq, MD. Dr. Tariq is a fellowship trained and board certified Pain Management Specialist at […]

Return Home with Personalized Care. Home Health Services Available Through ComfortCare Home Health In April of 2021, local resident, Wyth Collins, was diagnosed with Burkitt’s Lymphoma, which is a rare but highly aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. This disease can affect the jaw, central nervous system, bowel, kidneys, ovaries or other organs. Wyth was diagnosed at […]

South Central Eye & Laser Center welcomes optician, Kalea Lunsford. Kalea, a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, has practiced in the optical setting since 2017. When asked what her goal was as an optician, she responded, “creating a positive experience for all patients.” Kalea works with local optometrists and ophthalmologists. Her training involves […]