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South Central’s ComfortCare Hospice Receives Prestigious Recognition

Posted August 21, 2025

South Central Regional Medical Center’s ComfortCare Hospice recently received the SHP Best™ Hospice Caregiver Experience Premier Performer award, a prestigious recognition for the high-quality care they provide to their patients.  The recognition is based on ComfortCare Hospice’s performance in the 2024 CAHPS Hospice Survey. Only those who rank within the top 5% of all programs […]

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August 26 2019

SCRMC HealthBreak | Stroke Pt. 1 – Symptoms

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. Call 911 if you are experiencing symptoms of a stroke because most of the time they’re not just going to go away, and if they do end up going away, […]

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August 20 2019

Employee of the Month | August 2019

Spring was selected as the Employee of the Month for August 2019. She is an Inpatient and Outpatient Physical Therapist and has been employed by South Central Regional Medical Center for 19 years. Spring said, “I love the job and the patients I am able to help. I also feel like I work with my […]

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August 19 2019

SCRMC HealthBreak | Pediatric Speech Therapy

South Central’s pediatric speech program offers a combined 66-years worth of treatment experience. We treat children one on one in the sessions. Patients usually come to see us when a parent notices there are some speech delays, or they don’t have enough words. For more information, click here.

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August 14 2019

Welcome Jennifer Mascagni, FNP | Ellisville Pediatric Clinic

The healthcare providers and employees at Ellisville Pediatric Clinic welcome Jennifer Mascagni, FNP to the South Central Health System. Jennifer is a native of Natchez, MS. She completed nursing school with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and received a Master’s Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Alcorn State University School of Nursing. Since […]

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August 14 2019

Welcome Dr. Stanford | Laurel Family Clinic

The healthcare providers and employees at Laurel Family Clinic welcome Jennie Stanford, MD, to the South Central Health System. Dr. Stanford is a native of Crystal Springs, MS. She completed medical school at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson and her residency in Family Medicine at the University of Alabama School of Medicine […]

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August 12 2019

SCRMC HealthBreak | Longterm Care Career Opportunities

There’s a lot of room for growth working at South Central Regional Medical Center. On the hardest day, I still wouldn’t want to work anywhere else. In longterm care, we offer several different opportunities for RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. You grow to love the residents, the families. They become your family. It’s very personal. For […]

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August 08 2019

Lunch and Learn | September 6

Hip pain is a common complaint that can be caused by a wide variety of problems. The first signs of hip problems may be limping, joint pain, loss of motion, swelling and tenderness. If self-care treatments do not help with pain, it may be time to schedule an appointment with your doctor. South Central Regional […]

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August 06 2019

SCRMC Announces Project SEARCH

A national program designed to help students with disabilities obtain competitive community-based employment is expanding to south Mississippi through a strategic collaboration of the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services, South Central Regional Medical Center and the Jones County School District. Project SEARCH SCRMC is offering up to 12 students from the Jones County School District […]

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August 05 2019

SCRMC HealthBreak | Wound Care

The South Central Wound Care Center is a center of excellence. Advanced wound care is available right here in Laurel. There’s a focus on developing a treatment plan for each specific patient. We’ve taken the time to train all our staff on the most effective, up-to-date technologies. For more information, click here.

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August 01 2019

Long-Term Care Careers | Human Resources

SCRMC Offers Employment Options for Nurses in Long-Term Care: ComfortCare Nursing Center and Jones County Rest Home Building relationships, providing care for others when they cannot care for themselves and life experiences are often gained when working with elderly patients. If you are looking to become a registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse or a […]

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