South Central Regional Medical Center received word today from the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) that a Jones County resident they tested reported positive for the Coronavirus. Jeremy Rogers, DO, Medical Director of South Central’s Emergency Department, said, “We have a new protocol in place in our Emergency Department. If an individual presents with […]

South Central Regional Medical Center (SCRMC) is committed to keeping patients, staff, and visitors safe as they respond to the spread of the Coronavirus. As part of their commitment to the community, they are taking proactive measures to help prevent the introduction and spread of Coronavirus in their facilities. In compliance with Governor Tate Reeve’s […]

Mississippi COVID-19 Cases as of 6 p.m. March 26, 2020 New cases reported: 94 Total cases: 579 Associated deaths: 7 All Mississippi case information can be found by visiting: MSDH.MS.GOV.

At this time, South Central Regional Medical Center (SCRMC) has an adequate supply of masks on hand to protect its employees and patients from COVID-19. However, the global supply of masks continues to be uncertain and we are actively taking steps to secure more supplies. Linda Gavin, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at […]

Mississippi COVID-19 Cases as of 6 p.m. March 25, 2020 New cases reported: 108 Total cases: 485 Associated deaths: 5 All Mississippi case information can be found by visiting: MSDH.MS.GOV.

COVID-19 has caused a national blood shortage due to blood drive cancellations and increased usage.  People continue to ask how you can help in the community, DONATE BLOOD! This an excellent way to help everyone. South Central Regional Medical Center will host a community blood drive on March 31 and April 1. The Community Blood […]

Mark Horne, MD, Chief Medical Officer at South Central Regional Medical Center (SCRMC) stated, “A press release broke last night from Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) that did not include SCRMC on the list of hospitals testing for Coronavirus. That list refers to drive through locations only. We have not set up a drive […]

The South Regional Medical Center Health System in Laurel is appreciative of the hard work of the Mississippi State Department of Health as they have provided guidance and direction to Mississippi hospitals, physicians, medical centers, medical clinics and patients throughout this COVID-19 process. On Thursday, healthcare officials throughout Mississippi received the following directives from the […]

According to the Mississippi Department of Health (MSDH), there are 80 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) with 1 related death. Cases within Mississippi were in the following counties:  Adams – 1 Bolivar – 2 Coahoma – 3 Copiah – 2 DeSoto – 4 Franklin – 1 Forrest – 4 Hancock – 3 cases, 1 […]

With Mississippi now having a growing number of presumptive cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), hospitals across the state are starting to limit patient visitation. “South Central Regional Medical Center implemented a revised visitation policy today at 2 p.m. to be proactive. This policy will remain in place until further notice,” according to Teresa Camp-Rogers, MD, […]