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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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January 06 2020

SCRMC HealthBreak | Colorectal Cancer with Dr. Andre Fialho

South Central Gastroenterology is pleased to welcome Andre Fialho, MD, to their healthcare team. As a gastroenterologist, Dr. Fialho provides a full spectrum of treatment options, including preventative screenings for colon cancer. To learn more, click here.

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December 30 2019

SCRMC HealthBreak | Annual Report

This week on HealthBreak, we will discuss South Central’s new Emergency Department and Medical Complex located on the main campus of the medical center. The new facilities provide improved access to care and service in a modern, beautiful environment. Find out more on HealthBreak. Monday during WDAM 7 news at 6 and Tuesday during Today. […]

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December 30 2019

South Central Diabetes Support Group | January 14

South Central Diabetes Support Group Presents Wound Care and Diabetes Tuesday, January 14 at 1 p.m. | South Central Place Diabetes is the result of a person’s inability to produce or use insulin, which is a hormone that allows your body to turn sugar, into energy. If your body has difficulty processing glucose, it can […]

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December 23 2019

SCRMC HealthBreak | Merry Christmas

SCRMC wishes you a Merry Christmas.

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December 16 2019

SCRMC HealthBreak | Intro/Primary Care Provider

It is important to have a primary healthcare provider to coordinate your care. Laurel Family Clinic is pleased to welcome Jennie Stanford, MD, to the healthcare team. At Laurel Family Clinic, the providers treat illnesses, refer to other specialists when their expertise is needed, and manage the overall care of the patient. For more information […]

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December 09 2019

SCRMC HealthBreak | Prescription MedReturn Box

Mississippi has the fourth highest opioid-prescribing rate in the country. It is important to properly dispose of excess drugs. Now citizens in our community will not have to wait for a specific take-back day to clean out their medicine cabinets. Mississippi State Medical Association Alliance has joined forces with the Laurel Police Department to establish […]

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December 03 2019

Laurel-Jones County now has a permanent MedReturn Drug Collection Unit.

Citizens looking to dispose of excess and expired prescription and over-the-counter medications can now visit the safe and secure permanent drop off location at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel. Mississippi State Medical Association Alliance has join forces with the Laurel Police Department to establish a permanent MedReturn drug collection program in order to […]

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December 02 2019

SCRMC HealthBreak | Role as a PA with Surgeon & Patients

As a physician assistant, Jill Carroll does a wide variety of tasks. Physician Assistants are medical professionals who diagnose illnesses, develop and manage treatment plans, prescribe medications, and serve as a patient’s healthcare provider. Jill works alongside Dr. Kevin Ivey, and typically, their day includes rounding on patients in the hospital, as well as seeing […]

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December 01 2019

Lindstrom Eye and Laser is Now South Central Eye & Laser

Lindstrom Eye and Laser Center has been a part of this community for many years. Services and technology have continued to grow which has allowed our patients to stay close to home for ophthalmology services. Patients continue to come first and with that in mind, we have decided to join the South Central Regional Medical […]

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November 19 2019

Lunch and Learn | December 6

The holiday season may be the most wonderful time of year for many, but for those with digestive concerns, it can be the trickiest season of all. The mix of overindulging in not-so-healthy holiday foods, traveling on overcrowded airplanes and roadways and dealing with holiday stress can result in stomach pain, gas, heartburn and other […]

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