As flu season continues to rage across South Mississippi, Mississippi Department of Health officials have confirmed the first death of a child this flu season. So far, there have been 30 pediatric flu deaths reported in the United States this…
Tomorrow, all Walmart locations across the state are hosting the first Walmart Wellness Day of 2018. The event will provide free health screenings and other valuable health information for Mississippians. From 10 am till 2 pm, the stores will offer…
The flu is sweeping across our nation and it has hit Mississippi extra hard. News 25’s Payton Malone checked in with state and local health officials about this year’s flu season. Coughing, body aches, and fever are all flu symptoms.…
Eight-year-old Sophia Myers and her battle with a rare brain tumor captivated the hearts and minds of many here on the Gulf Coast. After Sophia sadly passed away in October, her mom is fighting for change. News 25 was on…
After two years of reductions, the Mississippi State Department of Health is requesting a modest budget increase for the coming year. The state health officer, Dr. Mary Currier, says the department has cut expenses by going from nine administrative districts…
Flu season has arrived with the Centers for Disease Control reporting widespread activity in 36 states across the United States. Mississippi is one of the 21 states to experience extremely high flu activity as the illness runs rampant. To make…
News 25's Taylor Rubach sat down with the Naff family and tells us their story and the benefit they've created in memory of their son, John Ellis. "Grieving it's so hard because the world is still continuing around you as…
Today, Universal Health Services announced its acquisition of Memorial Behavioral Health (MBH) and expects to complete the transaction in the first quarter of 2018. Memorial currently operates a 109-bed behavioral health facility, along with two outpatient clinics in Gulfport. MBH…
News 25's Toni Miles interviews Amber Willis about food health at the Biloxi Upper Elementary School.
In medical news this morning ... Many people believe a full moon causes chaos and unusual behavior. And while that's only a *Myth* ... The bright sky *may* increase the risk of deadly *motorcycle* crashes. Researchers from the university of…
This year, hurricanes have wiped out a major portion of Puerto Rico. According to the FDA, Puerto Rico produces 40 billion dollars’ worth of pharmaceuticals like saline for the U.S. market. Since the storms, many hospitals have been feeling the…
Today in Biloxi, the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System unveiled new technology that will enhance the level of treatment provided for veterans in intensive care. The tele-intensive care unit now provides additional support to ensure the best possible outcome…
The next generation in operating room safety and efficiency is making its nationwide debut in Jackson County with the delivery of the OR Cockpit software suite at Singing River Health System. The OR Cockpit is a revolutionary software system that…
The Mississippi State Department of Health is confirming one new case of West Nile Virus. That brings the total so far this year to 61 cases of the mosquito borne illness, including two people who died earlier this year. The…
The D’Iberville Civic Center was painted pink this morning. The American Cancer Society’s ‘Making Strides against Breast Cancer’ walk had their kickoff event. The walk won’t be until October, but men and women interested in participating and being team leaders…
One local business is preparing to pull their weight in an effort to take the load off of those affected by breast cancer. Southern Elite Fitness in D’Iberville is gearing up for the Penny by the Pound Breast Cancer lift-a-thon…
Today the Harrison County School District unveiled new cafeteria food items and Saucier Elementary School students provided input before the dishes appear on the regular menu. Cafeteria workers provided samples of chicken quesadillas, fajita melts, and more. The children who…
You may want to think twice come November 1st if you are considering visiting a local emergency room owned and operated by Memorial. Starting November 1st, patients determined to have conditions that are not medical emergencies will be required to…
Once the signs of breast cancer are gone, the battle is far from over including possible reconstruction of the affected area. In the midst of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a fairly new breast cancer reconstruction surgery is available right here…
People laced up their shoes and walked three miles to help raise awareness about heart disease in Jones Park Saturday. The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association’s premier event for raising funds to save lives from heart disease. Heart…
The 12th annual Cleveland Clinic Obesity Summit took place today at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The two day event was co-hosted by the National Diabetes and Obesity Research Institute, also known as NDORI, in affiliation with the Cleveland…
This week, plenty of parents skipped their usual lunch break to spend an hour being active with their elementary school student. Active Schools is sponsoring a national movement to help schools provide at least 60 minutes a day of physical…
Well there’s never a bad time of year to kick it in gear and start getting in shape. Let’s Go Gulf Coast is hosting their Lighten Up program once again at the Singing River Healthplex. The program focuses on making…
College life can be stressful for students working toward their degree, but USM’s Gulf Park campus is putting health and wellness first. This week, the fitness center on campus is organizing a weeklong schedule designed to renew the mind, body,…