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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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November 30 2020

SCRMC HealthBreak | Intro to Community – Gast

South Central Regional Medical Center welcomes Emergency Medicine Physician, Michael Gast, MD, to the South Central Emergency Department. Dr. Gast completed medical school at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 2017. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Florida in Jacksonville, Florida, in June 2020. Dr. […]

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November 30 2020

UroLift® System | South Central

South Central Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the UroLift® System, the first permanent implant to treat symptoms due to urinary outflow obstruction secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men 45 years of age or older, is now available for patients locally at South Central Urology Clinic. Cleared by the U.S. Food and […]

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November 23 2020

Nursing Home Care is Available | Long-Term Care Facilities

ComfortCare Nursing Center and Jones County Rest Home provide a warm, home-like atmosphere for each resident. Our focus is on person centered care. It is a priority for us that each resident feels a part of the community environment. Let our family take care of yours. ComfortCare Nursing Center – located in Laurel – 601-422-0022 […]

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November 23 2020

Blood Drive | December 2-3

South Central Regional Medical Center will host a Blood Drive on Wednesday, December 2nd and Thursday, December 3rd. Wednesday, December 2nd – South Central Place, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Blood Drive will be held in the Conference Rooms at SC Place. Thursday, December 3rd – SCRMC, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Blood […]

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November 23 2020

SCRMC HealthBreak | Happy Thanksgiving!

SCRMC wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving and good health for the days ahead.

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November 18 2020

Take Proactive Steps in Your Urological Health | South Central Urology

As men reach 40 years old, they may start thinking about how to keep their hair or lose weight, but many may not think about seeing a urologist. To take charge of their health, men should begin regular appointments with urologists at age 40. Not only can a regular examination protect men from prostate cancer […]

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November 16 2020

Thanksgiving Hours of Operation | November 26 – 27, 2020

All South Central Clinics, South Central Gift Shop and South Central Wellness Center are closed Thursday, November 26, 2020. South Central Urgent Care will be open normal hours on Friday, November 27, 2020. South Central Wellness Center will be open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, November 27, 2020.

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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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