Michelle Smith, LCSW, is a counselor at South Central Behavioral Health, where she provides therapy to adults 18 and older who are experiencing emotional distress related to a wide range of life challenges. Her work focuses on helping clients understand their experiences, build coping skills, and improve their overall well‑being. Smith said, “I always tell my patients, […]

“We just recently opened First West after an 18-month long project,” Brittnie Jordan, RN, BSN, said. “This renovation is truly a patient-centered renovation. It was all about the patient care, truly about the patient’s experience when they are here in the hospital.” This renovated area features larger patient rooms and bathrooms, larger doorways, a redesigned […]

If you are ready to take a proactive approach to your health, establishing care with a family medicine physician is an excellent place to begin. “Family Medicine is an area of medicine that provides comprehensive care to all populations,” Katie Cranston, MD, MPH, said. Dr. Cranston is accepting new patients now. Call 601-425-2273 to schedule […]

While social media can be a powerful tool for connection, it can also contribute to harmful self‑perception over time. “There have been studies that do show that children and teenagers are more negatively affected, especially girls are more affected with social media because, unfortunately, with social media comes a lot of comparisons,” South Central child and […]

Life transitions can be hard not only for adults but also for children and adolescents. South Central Behavioral Health offers resources to support these individuals. “A major life transition for children and teenagers can lead to many problems just like adults,” South Central child and adolescent psychiatrist Areeba Zamar, MD, said. “For example,  It can […]

When it comes to choosing long-term care placement for a loved one, trust is very important. Martin “Popcorn” Beech comes to see his wife, who had a stroke, three times a day at Jones County Rest Home. Watch here to see how the kindness of staff members at JCRH has impacted Mr. Beech and his […]

For geriatric members of the population, it is important to visit your doctor regularly so that they can identify and treat the following common health problems as soon as possible: Hypertension Diabetes Chronic kidney disease Heart disease Cognitive decline Lung cancer for those who have smoked Breast cancer, particularly for women Family medicine physician Hannah […]

SCRMC is proud to use the EnVisio surgical device to aid in surgery, particularly breast surgery. The device uses radio frequency to help locate particular areas of tissue that have been located through X-ray or ultrasound and marked by a radiologist. “I think South Central does a great job of allowing us to keep on […]

MyChart is here! Hear how MyChart can help you stay connected to your care. Access test results, message your care team, schedule appointments and manage your health anytime, all in one secure place.

MyChart is almost here. Hear what Family Medicine physician, Hannah Ramsey, DO, has to say about the benefits that Epic’s MyChart will bring to the organization.