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In conjunction with South Central Regional Medical Center’s hiring of Gregg Gibbes as incoming President and CEO, the Jones County health system announced intentions to enter into partnerships with multiple rural community hospitals in the state’s south-central region.
The Board of Trustees for Covington County Hospital (Collins), Magee General Hospital (Magee), and Simpson General Hospital (Mendenhall) are working with South Central’s Board of Trustees on respective administrative service agreements.
“Details of the arrangements are undergoing review, and we are looking forward to strengthening resources and relationships through the partnerships,” said George Walters, SCRMC Board Chairman.
The new collaborations are in association with SCRMC’s recent hiring of new hospital President and CEO, Gregg Gibbes, who is slated to assume the leadership role on July 1. Gibbes is the current CEO of Covington County Hospital, Magee General Hospital, and Simpson General Hospital.
“This is an exciting prospect for all four organizations,” said Magee General Hospital Board Chairman, Bennett Hubbard, Jr. “These arrangements demonstrate each hospital’s investment in learning from and leaning on the strengths of the other three facilities while continuing to focus on improving care and resources in our individual communities.”
CCH Board Chairman, Robert Johnson said, “This expanded network that we have already created between Covington and our neighboring hospitals in Magee and Mendenhall has worked tremendously well the past few years from both standpoints of patient care and business operations.”
“This is incredibly positive for Simpson General as well as the other hospitals entering into the consortium,” said David Massey, Board Chairman for SGH. “Collaboration has improved resources and we have lent and received expertise from CCH and MGH through our current agreements. Now with South Central in the mix, each of the small rural hospitals anticipates an even greater ability to remain independent and survive in a tremendously challenging industry environment.”
Learn more about the facilities by clicking the links below:
Covington County Hospital
Magee General Hospital
Simpson General Hospital
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I chose South Central because it’s home.
Lyndi Pryor, LPN II, has been a member of the South Central Regional Medical Center family for three years. Lyndi, who is a Jones County native, works on the Medical-Surgical floor at SCRMC. She is a graduate of Northeast Jones High School and Jones College LPN program. She is currently enrolled at Meridian Community College to become a registered nurse.
“I chose South Central because it’s home,” said Lyndi. “I’m from Laurel and I love to be able to take care of people in our community. When patients come to the hospital, they are at their most vulnerable state. I am able to learn about their history and their background. My goal is to take that information and help teach the patient about their disease process and help implement their plan of care.”
Our focus at South Central is to grow employees. Lyndi states, “Working at South Central has many benefits. We have flexible schedules, tuition assistance and there is room for advancements. South Central is a place where employees can feel welcome and supported. I encourage others to enroll in nursing school because you can make a difference in your life and someone else’s life.”
At SCRMC, our goal is for employees to choose us. Our health system offers extensive benefits and competitive pay rates. By choosing South Central, you become a part of our healthcare family. To view our open positions at South Central, click here.
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Jarrett Byrd: An 8 Year-Old Superhero Living
with Brittle Bone Disease
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Eight year old Jarrett Byrd is known as a superhero at South Central Rehabilitation Services. You may ask why? Jarrett was born with a very rare condition known as osteogenesis imperfecta, also referred to as brittle bone disease. The genetic disease causes bones to be defective and fracture easily, often with no obvious cause or minimal injury. In the United States, less than 50,000 people have this condition.
All people with osteogenesis imperfecta have weak, brittle bones. Some living with brittle bone disease may have only a few broken bones over their lifetime, while others may have hundreds of broken bones in their lifetime, including broken bones before birth. Jarrett was one of the newborns born with fractures.
Renee, Jarrett’s mom, discusses his condition. “When Jarrett was first born we thought he may have dwarfism because he was so short. After testing, we learned he had brittle bone disease. Jarrett was born with fractures and has had 10 fractures since birth. With this condition, he will never reach the average height of an adult or child.”
Jarrett’s bones are also bowed and when he is close to having a new fracture the sclera (or white part of a person’s eye) change from white to blue. Both symptoms are common in individuals living with brittle bone disease. Being that there is no cure for brittle bone disease, the treatment for this disease focuses on managing symptoms and increasing bone strength. Jarrett was able to find assistance from the occupational, physical and speech-language therapists at South Central Rehabilitation Services.
To read more about Jarrett's story, click here.
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South Central Wellness Center will offer new classes and programs for the community. All current members will need to re-enroll. For questions, please call 601-399-0530 ext. 3.
Monthly Rates:
$50 monthly rate to attend aerobic or water aerobics group classes.
$10 per day rate to attend aerobic or water aerobics group classes.
$100 monthly rate for personal training only.
**South Central employees please contact the Wellness Center for your rates.
Hours of Operation:
- Monday – Thursday, 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Friday, 6 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Classes that are offered include:
Aerobics: Barre, Circuit Class (on gym floor), FUNctional Fitness, Indoor Cycling, Parkinson’s, Pilates, PiYo, Pump, Sculpt & Cardio, Senior Sneakers, Step, Stretch, Yoga and Zumba
Water Aerobics: Supervised Pool Use, Advanced Aquatics, Intermediate Aquatics and Senior Aquatics
Click here to review the Class Schedules for Aerobics,
Water Aerobics and Circuit Class.
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We are honoring the Super Dads all month long at the Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery Center Through June 30, 2023 the following services are 15% off:
Laser Tattoo Removal
Laser Hair Removal Packages
Non-Surgical Fat Reduction Packages
Chemical Peels
If you are interested in these services, please call us today at 601-425-7522.
Offer valid through June 30, 2023.
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Alex Pippen, RN, NHA, has been a member of the South Central Regional Medical Center family for 17 years. Alex, who is a Jones County native, works as a Nursing Home Administrator at ComfortCare Nursing Center.
“South Central has been very supportive of me throughout my career,” said Alex. “I have been able to move through different roles, learn new skills and build on those skills to further my career. I would tell anyone who wants to become a nurse to pursue their goal. The possibilities in nursing are endless.”
To learn more about Alex’s story, watch our HealthBreak segment or visit scrmc.com.
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South Central Health Care Foundation at Laurel-Jones County Library
SCRMC has partnered with the Laurel-Jones County Library to bring the community health resources for 2023. Each month will feature a new health topic with resources, education, screenings and local support options. We invite you to stop by the Laurel Jones County Library and learn more!
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June is Men's Health Month
June is Men’s Health Month, an observance to raise awareness of preventable health problems, encourage early detection and treatment of disease, and improve overall well-being among men and boys. SCRMC encourages you to spread the word that the key to long and healthy lives for men starts with preventive healthcare, healthy eating, and exercise.
Here are men’s health statistics and facts that speak for themselves.
- Men are more likely to put their health at risk by smoking, drinking alcohol, and making other unhealthy life choices.
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One in two men are diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.
- Men lead the death rate for cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and suicide.
The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to change those statistics by focusing on prevention through regular check-ups, nutrition, and exercise.
To learn more about how you can take control of your health, click here.
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