Bel-Aire Elementary School in Gulfport took home first place this year in the Making Strides against Breast Cancer School challenge. Today, they held a pink-out pep rally to celebrate their win. “Thank you for caring. Thank you for being compassionate.”…
Mississippi lawmakers are pushing ahead with a bill that could make the state the first to ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, setting up a possible court challenge. Mississippi already bans most abortions after 20 weeks. It’s tied…
More than 370 million people around the world suffer from diabetes. While doctors continue working toward a cure, one 11-year-old child is making major strides to help. That young diabetes advocate was on the Coast today. Eleven-year-old Noah Barnes is…
Each year nearly 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, but the disease can be preventable. Since January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, healthcare professionals are urging women to get screened. Cervical cancer can also be prevented by the…
News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Dr. Elaine Kao about Cervical Cancer Screening.
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…