Cancer care has been growing dramatically over the last decade. We have made tremendous progress in the treatment of just about every cancer, whether that is lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, or even leukemias. The newest thing that we are offering now is immunotherapy. That’s a newer treatment that’s come out in the past […]

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, difficulty pronouncing words, delayed speech or language, difficulty comprehending words, difficulty expressing thoughts or extreme hoarseness. […]

We provide state of the art care for cancer patients in this local area. Even though we’re a small town hospital and small town cancer center, we are going to give the care that you could get anywhere. South Central Cancer Center is an integral part of this community and it offers support and care […]

The City of Laurel has joined other cities across the nation in recognizing the vital role volunteers play in the community. Mayor Johnny Magee expressed his gratitude to the dedicated citizens on Tuesday, April 2 by declaring April 7 – 13, 2019, as National Volunteer Week. He signed the proclamation for South Central Regional Medical […]

Varicose Veins Can Lead to Significant Leg Pain Treatment can be life changing. Free Community Screening on April 11th Chronic venous disease of the legs is very common. Approximately half of the U.S. population has venous disease — 50 to 55 percent of women and 40 to 45 percent of men. Of these, 20 to […]

What’s the old saying? An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and I think that’s true. The important things are to know four numbers; your blood sugar, your blood cholesterol, your BMI, or body mass index, and your blood pressure. Because those four points can determine if other things need to be […]

South Central Regional Medical Center is hosting a Community Blood Drive with Vitalant. The Blood Drive will be held April 2nd – April 4th at various SCRMC locations. To reserve an appointment time, please call 601-426-4704 or visit vitalant.org and use sponsor code: scrmc.

Brad Ford, a pastor at Corinth Church and hip replacement surgery patient, was one who was very well able to articulate his difficulties with his activities of daily life. He was having a hard time putting his shoes and socks on. Charles Black, an Orthopaedic Surgeon at South Central Regional Medical Center, drew pictures on […]

One of the interesting points that hip patients always make is how much it was hurting before, and how much better they feel after the surgery. Charles Black, an Orthopaedic Surgeon at South Central Regional Medical Center, states that one of the easy things to know if you have hip pain or not, is very […]

Make plans now to attend the 11th Annual Art of Healing on Saturday, March 23rd at The Gables in Laurel. The event starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased online at scrmc.com. The event features a live and silent auction, food, a cash bar and live music by Dr. Zarr’s Amazing […]