As Jan. 31 nears, South Central and consortium partners — Covington County Hospital, Magee General Hospital, Simpson General Hospital and Smith County Emergency Hospital — have shifted into an all-hands-on-deck effort to complete the transition to the new electronic health record system: Epic.  “In early 2025, SCRMC launched a consortium-wide campaign titled ‘The Amazing Race […]

Christmas is such a special time to celebrate with family and friends, while taking time to reflect on God’s many blessings. SCRMC is grateful for another year of caring for the sick and hurting, and serving the community we call we home. Thank you for trusting us with your care, and we look forward to […]

South Central Regional Medical Center is proud to announce the hiring of Susan Sanders as the Executive Director of the SC Health Care Foundation and Marketing Department. Sanders is an experienced, results-driven nonprofit leader with extensive experience in health care philanthropy, public relations and event management. She is a Laurel native who received her bachelor’s […]

Patients often find it difficult to decide if they need to go to Urgent Care of to the Emergency Department.   Ryne Sasser, PA-C, says, “For anyone that is experiencing severe or life-threatening symptoms, I would urge them to go to the Emergency Department to be evaluated or you can call 911. Some examples of […]

A Monumental Step Forward for Women’s Health   By: Robert A. DeSantis, MD, FACOG   Recently, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made a historic announcement that it would be officially removing the black box warning from hormone replacement therapies for perimenopausal and menopausal women.   The announcement was heartfelt, acknowledging that the FDA’s decision to […]

Empowering Patients in Healthcare Conversations By: Hannah Ramsey, DO Oftentimes in health care settings, patients feel as though their role is simply to listen quietly and follow instructions. Nothing could be further from the truth. In my experience as a family medicine physician, the most effective health care happens when my patients openly communicate pertinent […]

The South Central Alcohol & Drug Detox Unit is here to help those who are struggling with substance abuse. “It brings me a lot of joy and a lot of happiness knowing that I can make a difference in somebody’s life,” said Substance Abuse Tech, Niki Rogers, CNA. “It is never too late. Don’t ever […]

On Saturday, more than 100 guests of all ages celebrated the start of the Christmas season by attending the second annual South Central Health Care Foundation Teddy Bear Tea.   The event, which was held at South Central Place, featured a special reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,’ photos with Santa, various treats along with tea […]

Enhancing the Patient Experience: SCRMC’s Adoption of AI Through Epic  Every news source, influencer and industry leader seems to be talking about artificial intelligence, and its intrinsic ability to improve lives. It is no surprise, therefore, that AI offers significant advantages in the field of health care. SCRMC, is embracing AI, recognizing that it can help the organization ensure quality, improve efficiency, and leverage the hospital’s resources.   SCRMC is […]

Matthew Martin, MD, South Central’s newest radiologist, is passionate about the role imaging plays in patient care. “Radiology to me is any and all imaging that deals with patients, whether it’s plain X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, as well as a few interventional procedures — line placement, biopsies, getting samples of things doctors are worried […]