This morning, students and staff at Bel-Aire Elementary School in Gulfport broke out their favorite plaid outfits, overalls, and cowboy hats to celebrate World School Milk Day. Teachers planned fun and educational activities to educate students on the importance of…
With flu season just around the corner, it can be very important to have the right supplies to combat these germs especially around children. The Rotary Club of Orange Grove took note of this and donated flu season supplies to…
It’s a brand new breast imaging technology to better diagnose and treat breast disease and it’s made its way to the Gulf Coast just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Meet Pristina. She’s the newest 3D mammogram…
Today, the Hope4Josh Foundation and Memorial Hospital at Gulfport hosted the inaugural Hope4Josh and Be the Match donor registration drive. Hope4Josh is a nonprofit organization looking to bring chronic myelogenous leukemia and registry Be the Match awareness to the Gulf…
While it’s still sweltering hot outside, the official fall season is on the way and this is something allergy sufferers know all too well. It’s that time of year again. With fall just around the corner, leaves are fading to…
All remaining scheduled outpatient behavioral health, primary care, and specialty care appointments for Veterans at the Biloxi VA Medical Center and the Mobile VA Clinic today through noon Wednesday will be canceled and rescheduled, in an anticipation of landfall of…
The first confirmed case of West Nile in Harrison County was reported Monday. By Tuesday afternoon, the state department of health confirmed a second case in Harrison County. Since the reported cases, the Harrison County Mosquito Control Center has increased…
Many areas of South Mississippi have seen rain today, but it’s the aftermath of what happens with standing water after the storm passes that poses the most threat when it comes to the West Nile Virus. Harrison County Mosquito Control…
The Mississippi State Department of Health is confirming two more cases of West Nile Virus, bringing the year’s total to 23. The new cases are in Calhoun and Hinds counties. Hinds has reported nine total cases. Mississippi reported 63 West…
Vibrio bacteria, occasionally mislabeled as the ‘flesh eating bacteria,’ is in its peak season. Vibrio naturally lives in certain coastal waters like the Gulf of Mexico and is present in higher concentrations between May and October when water temperatures are…
A new school year brings in new routines for everyone and what better habit to start this month than to get active. CrossFit 228 in Gulfport is inviting everyone to come out for a free week of classes every day…
A healthier lifestyle may just be a phone call away. Singing River Health System will be offering a diabetes prevention program starting September 10th. The year-long program will take place at the Singing River Healthplex in Pascagoula and will be…
The Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort partnered with Anytime Fitness in D’Iberville for five weeks to provide their staff with the chance to challenge their fitness and health with the Biggest Winner Weight Loss Challenge. Yesterday, after lots of long and…
Today an initiative was filed with the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office asking to make medical marijuana accessible to Mississippian’s suffering from debilitating medical conditions. ‘Medical Marijuana 2020’ was filed by a mother whose child suffers from a debilitating disease…
With the returning school year getting closer and closer, Orange Grove Urgent Care wants to help parents with getting the kids all set to return to class. Tomorrow they’ll hold a ‘Back to School’ health fair from 9 a.m. until…
A new in-home care provider is headed to the Coast and looking for employees. WR Community Services looks after the elderly and people with disabilities in the comfort of their home. The home care provider held a job fair this…
Choosing the coolest backpack can set the tone for the new school year. However, improper backpack use can cause long term injuries to children. Backpacks can be used for students to express themselves. When used correctly they come in handy.…
With the start of school just around the corner, the rush to get kids their shots is on. That’s why one Biloxi organization is going the extra mile to help parents make sure their kids get the needed shots and…
The new school year begins in just a few weeks, but now is the time to get your child prepared for the upcoming school year. One way to do that is to take them to the annual children’s health fair…
Today, the State Department of Health reported the first case of West Nile virus for 2018. The reported case is in Hinds County. MDSH officials want to remind Mississippians to act now to reduce their risk of infection. They suggest…
Today is National HIV Testing Day and you can get screened for free in Gulfport until 7 p.m. Today only, free testing is taking place at the Walgreens located at the corner of Highway 49 and Dedeaux Road in Gulfport.…
Four mosquitoes have been tested positive for West Nile Virus in Louisiana. “Well, Animal Planet named the mosquito the deadliest animal on the planet.” Mosquito bites kill more than one million people each year. Mosquito control crews work year round,…
This week the American Heart Association is getting hands on with hands only CPR lessons for communities across the Coast. Ninety percent of people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of a hospital won’t survive. However, CPR, especially if performed immediately,…
A drug proven to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose is now available by request directly from a pharmacist at all Mississippi pharmacies. According to the state department of health, pharmacists are now permitted to dispense by request the…