ComfortCare Home Health in Laurel has an ultimate goal of returning the patient to his or her maximum level of function. Latisha Fisher is one of ComfortCare Home Health’s physical therapists, and says that they provide quality care and service to people who are homebound. She says that there are individuals that cannot get out […]

Over 2 million patients suffer from diabetic foot ulcers every year, and many go untreated or unnoticed. South Central Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine will hold a free diabetic foot screening on Thursday, August 9th at South Central Place in Laurel. To schedule an appointment, please call 601-399-0501. The screening is free, however an appointment time is required.

According to the CDC, chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, are responsible for 7 of every 10 deaths among Americans annually. These chronic diseases can be largely preventable through close partnership with your healthcare team, or can be detected through appropriate screenings, when treatment works best. The right preventive care at every […]

Red, White and YOU Celebration in July at the Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Center! During the month of July, all Botox and Xeomin products are offered at a special discount. $10 per unit for Botox and $8 per unit for Xeomin. To take advantage of this special, please call the Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Center […]

 Eustachian tubes are cavities that connect the back of our nose and throat to our ears. Dr. Rusty Stevens at Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgical Clinic in Laurel explains how the Eustachian tube functions. He says that is protects your ear by keeping air in your ear the same as atmospheric air, and it also […]

South Central Sports Medicine Hosts 5th Annual Coaches’ Seminar 2018-19 Scholar Athletes Announced Laurel, MS – On Tuesday, June 26th, South Central Sports Medicine announced the 2018-19 Scholar Athletes at the annual Sports Medicine Coaches’ Seminar at South Central Place in Laurel. The South Central Sports Medicine Scholar Athletes are senior athletes selected by athletic […]

Autism spectrum disorder is a mental condition that is present from early childhood and characterized by difficulty communicating, forming relationships, and using language and abstract concepts. Bianca Price, whose son Ian was diagnosed as mildly autistic at the age of three, said that she started noticing symptoms when he was nine months old. She says […]

InveniaTM ABUS Clinically Proven to Increase Cancer Detection by 35.7%; Recently Installed at South Central Regional Medical Center. South Central Regional Medical Center announced today that they are on the leading edge of breast care by now offering the InveniaTM ABUS (Automated Breast Ultrasound System), approved by the FDA for breast cancer screening as an adjunct […]

For individuals who are in need of intensive and personalized medical care for short periods of time, the skilled nursing facility at Jones County Rest Home in Ellisville offers everything patients need to get better and go home. Tom Hall, a physical therapist at the facility explains that a patient may be referred to a […]

Cindy was selected as the Employee of the Month for May 2018. She is a Team Leader in Home Health and has been employed by South Central Regional Medical Center for 28 years. Cindy said her favorite thing about working for South Central is the people she works with. Cindy attended Laurel High School and […]