A stroke is the sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen caused by a blockage of blockage of blood flow or rupture of an artery to the brain.  Blake Munna, stroke coordinator at South Central, explains that some of the signs and symptoms of a stroke could be slurred speech, weakness on […]

Jefferson Medical Associates is Now South Central Clinics As healthcare becomes more complex, physicians in private medical practices have been forced to spend more time on business operations and less time with patients. Experts say the number of physicians selling their practices to hospitals has increased 30% to 40% in the last five years. Jefferson Medical […]

“I love my job because it is like working with family. It has been one of the best decisions I have made.” – Kody James, RN Kody James, RN, is a Cath Lab nurse at South Central Regional Medical Center. Kody has been providing care to patients at SCRMC since 2015. During his time at […]

November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Alzheimer’s is a disease that can affect not only the elderly but younger people as well. Susan Brown, LSW, at Comfort Care Nursing Center explains the signs to look for in loved ones. “Caregivers will notice things such as beginning to lose memory. Some of those things are normal, […]

Dr. Rebecca Roberts, obstetrician gynecologist at OB-GYN group of Laurel, discusses personalized obstetrical care available SCRMC.  She states that 4D ultrasounds, although not necessary, are a perk offered at South Central Regional Medical Center.  Patients are able to get actual representations of their baby’s face.  Many patients are amazed that after the birth they see […]

“I love my job because I am able to build relationships with patients and their families.” – Tobie Williams, LPN Tobie Williams, LPN, is a long-term care nurse at Jones County Rest Home in Ellisville. Tobie began working for South Central in 2007. Since then, he has developed a purpose for his care with long-term […]

Alzheimer’s is a disease that can affect not only the elderly but younger people as well. Licensed social worker at Comfort Care Nursing Center Susan Brown explains the signs to look for in loved ones. She states that you notice things such as beginning to lose memory. Some of those things are normal, everyday occurrences, […]

“I love my job because I can care for others when they cannot care for themselves.” – Ina Agee, CNA Ina Agee, CNA, is an Inpatient Hospital nursing assistant at South Central Regional Medical Center. Ina has always dreamed of helping others. “It’s a great feeling to know I can meet and provide care for people,” […]

Akeem Davis is a NFL defensive back who has dealt with many pains and sore muscles throughout his career. One of the physical therapy techniques that has helped him to stay on the field is a relatively new therapy called dry needling. Akeem says that he was introduced to dry needling his first year in […]

Kathy Fulmer, RN, is a Labor and Delivery nurse at South Central Regional Medical Center, however, her career did not begin there. “I chose to work in healthcare because after the birth of my first child, I witnessed how much care nurses provide. I wanted to provide that same care to others,” said Kathy. Kathy […]