South Central Regional Medical Center

South Central Regional Medical Center is the only hospital located in Laurel, Mississippi. Founded in 1952, it is one of the largest employers in Laurel, employing nearly 2,000 people.[1] A hospital-owned ambulance service, "EMServ", operates out of the medical center.[2]

South Central Regional Medical Center
Geography
Location1220 Jefferson Street, Laurel, Mississippi, United States
Coordinates31.68516°N 89.14072°W / 31.68516; -89.14072
Organization
Care systemPublic
FundingNon-profit hospital
TypeRegional
Services
Emergency departmentLevel III
Beds285
History
Opened1952
Links
Websitescrmc.com
ListsHospitals in Mississippi

In 2013 and 2014, the facility's average length of stay was about 4.6 days and its Medicaid utilization rate was near 70 percent.[3]

References

  1. "2035 Comprehensive Plan" (PDF). City of Laurel, Mississippi. 2014. pp. 40, 62. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
  2. "Ambulance Service | EMServ". South Central Regional Medical Center. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
  3. "South Central Regional Medical Center Expansion/MOB" (PDF). Mississippi State Department of Health. August 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
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