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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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May 17 2019

Options for Everyone Available at Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery Center

Options for Everyone Available at Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery Center Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Center of South Central Mississippi – A South Central Clinic | 1410 Jefferson Street, Laurel, MS 39440 There is a common misconception that plastic surgery is driven by a desire to look good. Certain procedures can have profound effects on a […]

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May 16 2019

Better Speech and Hearing Month | May

South Central Regional Medical Center recognizes the month of May as Better Speech and Hearing Month. This month, we focus on raising awareness about communication disorders and promoting ways to improve the quality of life for those who experience problems with speaking, understanding or hearing. Common Experiences for Children Who May Have Speech/Language Disorders: Problems […]

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May 14 2019

Lunch & Learn with Dr. Burgess | June 7

Knee pain is a common condition and the number one reason that most people undergo a total knee replacement. More than 600,000 total knee replacements are performed each year in the United States. South Central Regional Medical Center’s orthopaedic surgeons have performed hundreds of knee replacements throughout the years. The common goal of the physician […]

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May 13 2019

SCRMC Volunteer Program Recognizes Caring Teens

In 2018, South Central Regional Medical Center began a teen volunteer program in conjunction with its adult program. The Caring Teen Volunteer Program is open to local teenagers, ages 16 to 18. Along with providing volunteer opportunities, the teens are able to observe and develop new skills, network with medical professionals, become educated on the […]

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May 13 2019

Hope for Children with Communication Issues | Pediatric Speech Therapy

Pediatric Speech Therapy at South Central Regional Medical Center Provides Hope for Children with Communication Issues The greatest independence that one is given is the ability to communicate, yet for many children this is not possible. Anything that impairs a child’s ability to communicate, limits their life. Communication disorders come in many forms like stuttering, […]

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May 13 2019

SCRMC HealthBreak | ComfortCare Hospice Testimonial

I’m proud to recommend ComfortCare. Anyone would benefit from using Hospice. If I had to put a label on the team that I had, I would say that it was a championship team. They knew what they were doing. They sat and talked to me and encouraged me, and helped me through a really bad […]

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May 10 2019

Testimonial | ComfortCare Hospice

Testimonial from Vivian Watson – Hospice Services ComfortCare Hospice – A Division of South Central Regional Medical Center | 601-422-0054 Vivian Watson had just retired from a 59-year nursing career when her ex-husband became ill.  Three years later, when his health started to decline further, Ms. Watson made the decision to call ComfortCare Hospice. ComfortCare […]

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May 07 2019

South Central Behavioral Health Services and the City of Laurel Encourages the Community to Examine ‘Why They Care’

South Central Behavioral Health Services and the City of Laurel Encourages the Community to Examine ‘Why They Care’. South Central Behavioral Health Services (SCBHS) is dedicated to the mental health needs of the community.  Mayor Johnny Magee with the City of Laurel declared the month of May as Mental Health Month.  Healthcare professionals are working to raise […]

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May 06 2019

SCRMC HealthBreak | Annual Check-Ups for Men

Just like you take your car in for regular maintenance, you want to do maintenance on the most important thing, which is yourself. if not for yourself, for your spouse, or for your children, or grandchildren, to make sure that you will stay healthy and be able to enjoy your family relationships and life in […]

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May 03 2019

Annual Check-Ups for Men | South Central Family Medicine

Annual Check-Ups for Men South Central Family Medicine – A South Central Clinic | 1203 Jefferson Street, Laurel, MS 39440 Men schedule appointments to see their doctor for different reasons. Some only go to see a doctor when they have a concern or are experiencing a new problem. Others see their doctor more regularly, such […]

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