Stephanie completed nursing school with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Mississippi College. She served as a neurology nurse, medical-surgical nurse, and labor and delivery nurse for 6 years. In 1998, Stephanie returned to school at the University of South Alabama to pursue her Masters in Nursing and Women’s Health. She became a board certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner in 2000. She recently returned to school to complete her Family Nurse Practitioner degree in 2018. Since her completion of school, Stephanie has served women as a nurse practitioner throughout the pine belt region for 23 years.

Stephanie Crosby, WHNP, FNP, LNC is now accepting patients at South Central OB-GYN in Laurel. The clinic provides a full range of obstetrics and gynecological services, including: annual wellness exams, PMS, pregnancy and childbirth care, osteoporosis, menopause, urinary incontinence, and other women’s health conditions.

To schedule an appointment or for more information, please call 601-649-5421. South Central OB-GYN is located at 1002 Jefferson Street, Suite 250, in the South Central Medical Complex in Laurel.

Free Community Health Fair Next Week!

South Central Health Care Foundation will host a FREE Community Health Fair on Thursday, March 23 at South Central Place.

Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Noon)

Free screenings include: Depression/Anxiety | Balance | Blood Typing | Body Mass Index | Bone Mineral Density | Blood Pressure | Facial Sun Damage | Glaucoma | Hepatitis | Cholesterol & Glucose | Cataracts | and many more

Prevention and early detection starts by attending this event. We encourage all adults, ages 18 and up, to attend this complimentary health fair. For more information about the community health fair on March 23rd at South Central Place in Laurel, please call 601.399.0506.

Are you experiencing issues with acne, but have no time to drive to a medical appointment? Don’t worry, we can offer treatment from your phone! This convenient service allows you to meet with our medical provider from your home, office or even when you are out of town. Our online TeleHealth visits make access easier, faster, and more convenient for our patients.

During the appointment, the provider will discuss your concerns, may order prescriptions or lab work, and if needed, may schedule follow-up visits or in-person visits. With our TeleHealth appointments, you receive the same excellent care and attention from our staff as you would from an in-person visit.

Brittany Gardner, FNP, with South Central Dermatology, is offering TeleHealth Appointments for Acne and other Skin Conditions. Call today to schedule an appointment that works for your schedule!

601-425-4860 | South Central Dermatology

Alison Redding, MD, completed her medical degree at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson in 2019. Following completion of medical school, Dr. Redding completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC in 2022. During her educational career, Dr. Redding served on various committees and research teams to provide efficient patient care. Dr. Alison Redding is married to Dr. Jonathan Redding who is an Emergency Medicine physician at SCRMC. She is also the daughter of Dr. Carolyn Cegielski, Gastroenterologist at South Central Gastroenterology.

Dr. Alison Redding joins the team at South Central Internal Medicine located at 1203 Jefferson Street in Laurel. South Central Internal Medicine provides comprehensive medical treatment for adults. The focus of internal medicine is wellness prevention, diagnosis and treatment of chronic care patients with serious health conditions. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Redding, please call 601-649-2863.

Bring Out Your Inner Beauty with SkinPen®!

Ashlynn Bennett, FNP at South Central Dermatology now offers SkinPen. SkinPen microneedling is a small device that creates big transformations. Bring your beauty to the surface and boost your confidence with SkinPen.

What does SkinPen Do?

SkinPen microneedling is a small device that creates big transformations. Bring your beauty to the surface and boost your confidence with SkinPen. SkinPen is a simple, comfortable, and effective treatment for skin rejuvenation. Most people see results in as few as three 30-minute sessions.

Is SkinPen for Me?

• SkinPen rejuvenates skin from the inside out for younger-looking skin
• Results are natural, safe and effective for all skin tones and types
• Jump-starts new collagen without heat or chemicals
• Quick-and-easy with little to no downtime

Call South Central Dermatology today at 601-425-4860 to schedule your treatment!

March is recognized as National Nutrition Month.

March is National Nutrition Month®. During the month of March, we invite the community to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits.

This year’s theme is “Fuel for the Future.” Eating with sustainability in mind is a tasty way to nourish ourselves during every phase of life and protect the environment. At SCRMC, our Board Certified Obesity Medicine physician, Kelly Tullos, MD, can help you create healthy habits that are sustainable and celebrate your unique needs. Dr. Tullos will be offering comprehensive medical weight management services at South Central Primary Care Services. This program offers nutrition counseling, physical activity counseling, emotional and binge eating counseling, as well as medications.

• To learn more about nutrition for older adults, click here.
• To learn more about smart snacking tips for kids, click here.
• To learn more about eating right on a budget, click here.

South Central Primary Care Services will open on Monday, April 3rd at 1008 N. 15th Avenue in Laurel. To schedule an appointment, please call 601-426-5125.