Welcome, Jacob Simmons, MD! Jacob Simmons, MD, earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2023. He then completed his internal medicine residency at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas, in 2026. He will be working as a hospitalist at South Central Regional Medical Center.

South Central Regional Medical Center recently received The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®- Stroke Gold award. This designation is given to organizations that meet certain criteria for caring with patients who are experiencing a stroke. South Central is proud to provide timely, exceptional care to patients experiencing stroke symptoms.

Recognizing Hernia Symptoms By: Seth Ladd, DO Hernias can sometimes be difficult to identify, and most people do not really understand how they can present. Many patients simply know they are in pain, and our goal as physicians is to reduce their pain with a surgical or non-surgical solution. Hernias typically worsen with time and, […]

Dr. Jovanovic, a native of Serbia, earned his medical degree from the University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine in 2016. He later relocated to the United States, where he completed an Internal Medicine Residency Program at Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg in 2024. During his residency, he distinguished himself as Chief Resident, demonstrating exceptional leadership […]

South Central Receives Renewal of Its Baby-Friendly® Designation  LAUREL, Miss. — September 10, 2026 — South Central Regional Medical Center has recently earned its Baby-Friendly® recertification, a distinction achieved by only a select group of health care organizations committed to meeting the highest standards in maternity and infant care.  The Baby-Friendly® designation is awarded to hospitals […]

South Central Obstetrics & Gynecology Welcomes Keely Charles, MD South Central Regional Medical Center proudly announces the addition of Keely Charles, MD, to the medical staff at South Central Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Charles is a Brandon native who earned her medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2022. She then […]

South Central Welcomes Nephrologist Muhammad Zatmar Khan, MD South Central is proud to welcome nephrologist Muhammad Zatmar Khan, MD, as the newest member of its medical staff. Muhammad Zatmar Khan, MD, earned his medical degree from Ayub Medical College in Abbottabad, Pakistan, in August 2015. He completed his internal medicine residency at the Central Michigan […]

Important Notice: MyChart Phishing Scam Alert  Scammers across the country are sending fraudulent messages disguised as official MyChart communications. Many of these emails target older adults and use subject lines such as “MyChart Medicare Kit” or “Senior Health Package.” They may claim to offer free wellness packages, health benefits or other unsolicited MyChart-related patient perks.  […]

South Central to Host “Your Health Explained” Community Health Education Seminar Series  South Central Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the launch of “Your Health Explained,” a new community health education seminar series designed to provide valuable health information and resources to area residents. The first seminar in this series will be held from […]

Tommy Ulmer Appointed to South Central Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees Tommy Ulmer has been appointed by the Jones County Board of Supervisors to serve on the Board of Trustees of South Central Regional Medical Center, succeeding the late Becky Brewer, whose years of dedication and leadership left a lasting mark on the hospital.  […]