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Magee General Hospital Board Announces Plans for Acquisition by South Central

Posted April 2, 2025

Magee General Hospital Board Announces Plans for Acquisition by South Central Magee, Miss. — April 1, 2025 — Today, Magee General Hospital’s Board of Directors announced to providers and staff the plans to formalize the hospital’s relationship with South Central Regional Medical Center through an acquisition process anticipated to officially commence this summer. “The organizations […]

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November 16 2020

World Wide Pressure Injury Prevention Day | November 19

Have you ever noticed that sitting in the same position can get uncomfortable over time? That feeling is your cue to change positions. However, if you are unable to move or adjust, constant pressure is put on your skin, which restricts blood flow. Without adequate blood flow, the skin and tissue beneath the skin can […]

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November 16 2020

SCRMC HealthBreak | Intro to Community/Shoulder Pain

At some point, most people are going to experience a form of shoulder pain. South Central Orthopedics’ newest physician, Dr. Thomas Baylis, offers treatment if you have shoulder pain that does not go away after time and with over-the-counter medicine. To learn more, visit scrmc.com.

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November 12 2020

Jones College selects Vicki Hampton, FNP as 2020 Honor Alumnus

ELLISVILLE – Jones College’s 2020 Honor Alumnus, Vicki Hampton, F.N.P. serves the college in her professional role as a South Central Regional Medical Center Family Nurse Practitioner and has been the Director of the Jones College Clinic since 2011. The 1990 JC graduate, Ellisville native and current Petal resident, Hampton also serves the college as the […]

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November 11 2020

Rapid COVID-19 Test | When should you get tested?

Rapid COVID-19 Test—When should you get tested? Many are asking when you should get the Rapid COVID-19 test. It is important to know that you should wait at least 4 to 5 days in quarantine after being exposed to someone with COVID-19 before getting the Rapid COVID-19 test. If you get the test too early, […]

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November 09 2020

SCRMC HealthBreak | Cataracts

A cataract is a cloudiness or increasing opacity in the lens of the eye that typically develops as people age. Dr. Sarah Queck, an ophthalmologist at South Central Eye & Laser Center, states that people will tend to notice problems seeing to drive at night or problems leaving, and that the only treatment for a […]

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November 09 2020

On-Site Flu Shots for Area Businesses

Surround Area Business Owners and Managers: Make It Your Business to Fight the Flu Flu vaccines offer a simple way to improve your employees’ health and protect your productivity. In support of a healthier workforce and workplace, South Central’s Wellness Works program makes it easy and convenient for employees to get their flu vaccine at […]

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November 02 2020

SCRMC HealthBreak | When to See an Ophthalmologist

One of the newest physicians at South Central Eye & Laser Center in Laurel is Sarah Queck.  Dr. Queck offers the full spectrum of general ophthalmology care from Glaucoma, diabetic eye exams, eye trauma, dry eyes, and fitting patients for glasses and contact lenses. She also performs surgeries such as Cataracts surgery. Dr. Queck wanted […]

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October 30 2020

November and December Special | Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Center

Start your holiday shopping early! The Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery is offering the following specials in November and December: $100 off Botox and Xeomin (Minimum purchase of 50 units) 15% off Jane Iredale Makeup and Skin Complete Supplements $125 off Fillers ($50 off first syringe and $75 off second syringe) To take advantage of these […]

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October 26 2020

SCRMC HealthBreak | Stroke Designation

Strokes can absolutely happen to anyone. Time is brain, so the faster that you get care for your stroke the better your outcome will be. South Central Regional Medical Center recently received Acute Stroke Ready Certification from the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association. This designation sets up framework for providing patients with […]

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October 19 2020

SCRMC HealthBreak | Urolift

Enlarged prostate is a problem that affects almost all men. Urolift works in anyone who has an enlarged prostate. Essentially men over the age of 50 who have symptoms such as getting up at night to go to the bathroom, frequently needing to urinate throughout the day, having to strain to void or having a […]

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