Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting one in every eight women. Fortunately, breast cancer screening modalities are constantly evolving. Dr. Frederick Vial, an interventional radiologist at South Central Regional Medical Center, says one of these evolutions has been overcoming the challenge of seeing breast cancers in dense breasts. Women with dense […]

The Emergency Department at South Central Regional Medical Center is adding new physicians to its team of experts in the field of emergency medicine. One of those is Dr. Edmund Chinchar who served as a Lieutenant in the US Navy for 4 years prior to attending medical school at the University of Mississippi School of […]

Laurel has often been called a true Mississippi treasure, with its beautiful oak lined streets and idyllic turn of the century homes. Its charming and gracious community is pulling physicians from across the country to live and to work, like OBGYN physician, Dr. Rachel Cudworth. “Originally, I am from Phoenix, Arizona. That’s where I grew […]

South Central Regional Medical Center is growing, and that includes its team of OBGYNs.  Dr. Keith Winstead is from Mississippi and is one of South Central’s newest physicians. Dr. Winstead has joined the OB-GYN Group of Laurel and offers the full spectrum of care for women of all ages. From birth control, contraception all the […]

Pediatricians can make a big difference in the lives of children. South Central Regional Medical Center is now welcoming home a new pediatrician, Dr. Grant Saxton, to care for the children in our community. There’s a lot of charm with the town of Laurel. Dr. Saxton wanted to be a doctor from an early age […]

Are you bothered by fat under the chin? Do you feel that the condition makes you look older or heavier than you actually are? If so, Brandi Tynes, a nurse practitioner at the Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery Center of South Central Mississippi, says that Kybella may be the solution. Kybella is the only FDA approved […]

South Central Regional Medical Center is always updating technology and services. Dwayne Brown, the director of radiology, says that most recently they have added new technology to increase their imaging capabilities. In breast imaging, they have added a digital mammogram, an ABUS, three new ultrasounds, two high-definition ultrasound units used for total body imaging, and […]

Pediatric nocturnal enuresis is involuntary urination that happens while sleeping after the age a person should be able to control his or her bladder. Lacey Blakeney, a family nurse practitioner at South Central Urology Clinic, says it is actually quite common. A nocturnal enuresis diagnosis requires certain conditions. There are two types of nocturnal enuresis: […]

South Central Classic 5K Run/Walk on September 29th to benefit American Heart Association South Central Regional Medical Center is set to host its 13th annual South Central Classic on Saturday, September 29th. All proceeds from the South Central Classic 5K Run/Walk event will benefit the American Heart Association. The race and registration will be held […]