As the summer season unfolds and school sports take a hiatus, South Central Regional Medical Center (SCRMC) urges parents, coaches, and student athletes to prioritize safety and proper training. With the increase in sports-related injuries among students returning to athletics after a summer break, SCRMC’s South Central Orthopedics is committed to promoting awareness and preventative […]

Don’t Let Hand Pain Limit Your Lifestyle. Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is Available South Central Rehabilitation Services | 1002 Jefferson Street, Laurel. Working with your hands day after day can take a toll on them, causing pain, numbness, and weakness. Carpal tunnel syndrome is one condition that many individuals can experience. Kristal Forthner-Jones, a […]

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down over time. Osteoarthritis can damage any joint. The most commonly affected joints are in the hands, knees, hips and spine. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that will […]

In collaboration with Wayne General Hospital, South Central Orthopedics is offering orthopedic services in Waynesboro. South Central Orthopedics provides surgical and non-surgical treatment to offer complete orthopedic care. Ashley Brooks, FNP, will offer services in Waynesboro and Laurel. Ashley Brooks, FNP, completed nursing school from Jones College in 2011 and then received her Bachelor of […]

Appointments are Available! South Central Orthopedics is pleased to announce that in collaboration with Wayne General Hospital, orthopedic services are available in Waynesboro. Ashley Brooks, FNP, Orthopedic Specialist and Surgical First Assist, will provide treatment for patients locally in Waynesboro and Laurel. To schedule an appointment, call 601-735-7285 (Waynesboro) or 601-649-5990 (Laurel). To learn more, […]

South Central Orthopedics is pleased to offer orthopedic services in Waynesboro, Mississippi. In collaboration with Wayne General Hospital, Ashley Brooks, FNP, Orthopedic Specialist, is offering orthopedic care and treatment for patients of all ages. “From pediatrics to fracture care, arthritis, sports medicine and general orthopedics, we are there to provide excellent orthopedic care for the […]

South Central Orthopedics welcomes Jeff Burns, MD, to the South Central Health System. Dr. Burns completed medical school at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Following medical school, Dr. Burns completed an internship in general surgery and residency in orthopedic surgery at SUNY Stony Brook University in New York. He completed a fellowship in adult reconstruction at […]

South Central Orthopedics offers a number of surgical and non-surgical services to provide complete orthopedic care to residents of South Mississippi. Our program includes an experienced surgeons and a specialist who provide options to help you reach personal goals. Whether you are an athlete recovering from an injury or you are ready to live life […]

The physicians and staff of South Central Orthopedics welcome Ashley Brooks, FNP. Ashley completed nursing school from Jones College in 2011. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UMMC in 2018, and then she obtained her Master’s Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2019. Ashley has […]

Do Not Live in Pain. There is Relief for Osteoarthritis Joint Pain South Central Orthopedics | 1002 Jefferson Street, Suite 350 in Laurel Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, which affects millions of people. It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones wears down over time. Osteoarthritis can […]