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Depression is a normal human reaction to a stressful event and it can include a feeling of being overwhelmed, irritable and even hopeless. Brett Cutrer, a therapist at South Central Behavioral Health Services says, for men, these feelings can be exceptionally difficult to handle. Brett says one of the reasons many men struggle with depression, […]

Depression is a normal human reaction to a stressful event and it can include a feeling of being overwhelmed, irritable and even hopeless.  Depression and anxiety are among the most common mental health issues in the United States, affecting millions of Americans. In fact, almost one in five adults will experience diagnosable depression at some […]

Local Volunteer Retires from South Central Regional Medical Center For over 16 years those who entered the family surgery waiting area at South Central Regional Medical Center were greeted with a gentle smile and a warm embrace by Mrs. Charlene Todd. Mrs. Todd served as an integral part of South Central Regional Medical Center’s Volunteer […]

Respiratory Syncytial Virus, commonly known as RSV, is a respiratory virus that causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Annually, over 57,000 children younger than 5 years old in the United States are hospitalized due to RSV infection. The season of RSV occurs in most regions of the United States during the fall, winter and spring. However, there […]

South Central Regional Medical Center to Host Career Fair Tuesday, January 29th, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. South Central Regional Medical Center will host a career fair from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29th, at South Central Place in Laurel. The job fair is geared toward the following personnel: Housekeepers Floor Techs […]

South Central Regional Medical Center welcomes Matthew Kollar, MD, to the South Central Hospitalist team. Dr. Kollar completed medical school at Ross University School of Medicine in New Jersey and residency at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine – Chattanooga. Dr. Kollar is married to South Central Emergency Medicine physician, Rebekah Kollar, MD.

A colonoscopy screening is the most effective way to find colorectal cancer. Dr. Steven Johnson at South Central Gastroenterology explains the goals of a colonoscopy. If you have a family history of colon cancer, you should have a colonoscopy even earlier. If you wait until you have symptoms of colon cancer to be screened, the cancers […]

Get a Healthy Start in 2019 by Attending a Free Community Health Fair Health Screenings Valued at Over $500 per Participant   With the start of a new year, many individuals have made resolutions to live a healthier life, yet many avoid or delay needed care. South Central Regional Medical Center invites those ages 18 […]

Patrice was selected as the Employee of the Month for December 2018. She is a Secretary in Outpatient Testing and has been employed by South Central Regional Medical Center for 18 years. Patrice said her favorite thing about working for SCRMC is being able to meet new people and help people. Patrice attended RH Watkins […]