South Central Regional Medical Center welcomes Jessie Watson, PNP, to Ellisville Pediatric Clinic. Jessie Watson, PNP, completed her bachelor of science in nursing at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2017. Following graduation, Jessie served as a Registered Nurse at Merit Health Wesley in the NICU and at The Children’s Clinic in Hattiesburg. In 2021, […]

CLICK HERE to RSVP South Central Regional Medical Center (SCRMC) has been recognized as a leader in community health education and outreach programs for more than 30 years. Many of the programs offered by SCRMC are funded by the South Central Health Care Foundation. This year, the South Central Foundation has planned a new event […]

South Central Regional Medical Center is a Baby-Friendly Designated Facility. Patricia Tibbs, MD, Pediatrician at SCRMC, states, “The Baby-Friendly USA program states that breastfeeding is the optimum feeding for newborns. And secondly, that hospitals or any birthing centers where babies are born should make it a priority to give moms the opportunity to succeed with breastfeeding. […]

The physicians and staff at South Central Pediatrics welcome Ann Richardson, FNP, to the healthcare team. Ann received her Associate Degree of Science in Nursing from East Central Community College. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Southern Mississippi. Following nursing school, she served as a staff nurse in Philadelphia, […]

South Central Pediatrics Welcomes Dr. Amanda Shoubaki, Pediatrician, to South Central Pediatrics. Amanda Shoubaki, D.O. is a native of Hattiesburg. She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Bio-chemistry at the University of Mississippi in 2014. She completed her Doctorate of Medicine Degree at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2018, and her […]

Every parent wants to protect their child, and one of the best ways we can protect our children is by immunizing them. Vaccinating your child is first step toward giving them everything they need to live a long and healthy life. Vaccines are a simple, proven way to keep our children healthy and safe, and […]

The healthcare providers and employees at South Central Pediatrics welcome Jennifer Mascagni, FNP. Jennifer Mascagni, FNP, is a native of Natchez, MS. She completed nursing school with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and received a Master’s Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Alcorn State University School of Nursing. Since earning her degree as […]

Respiratory Syncytial Virus, commonly known as RSV, is a respiratory virus that causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Annually, over 57,000 children younger than 5 years old in the United States are hospitalized due to RSV infection. The season of RSV occurs in most regions of the United States during the fall, winter and spring. However, there […]

Respiratory syncytial virus infection, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Dr. Grant Saxton, a new pediatrician at Laurel Pediatric Clinic, explains, “It is a very, very common virus that circulates in the colder winter months similar to the seasonal pattern that we see with influenza.” Most people recover […]

Sibling Preparation Class – Becoming a big brother or a big sister is a major event in the life of a child. This program, designed for children 3 to 7 years of age, helps siblings prepare for the emotional and physical realities of the arrival of a newborn. Activities include role-playing with infant dolls, an […]