Hospice of Light, a branch of Singing River Health System, has been serving the lower six counties of Mississippi since 1994. They are welcoming growth at a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new facility in Ocean Springs. The new facility…
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…
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…
It's back to school time. Here are some tips on keeping your children healthy.
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…
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…
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…
If you are tired of eating greasy food every day and maybe looking to change your ways, United Healthcare might have the perfect option. Tomorrow from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harrison County Good Deeds Community Center in…
You can now have a healthy meal with your mid-day cup of coffee at a local coffee shop in Gulfport. Coast Roast Coffee in downtown Gulfport is now selling packaged to-go meals from Prep by KUG, a healthy meal-prep business…
Lifting 328 pounds would be a struggle for anyone, now try if you were 78-years-old. Here’s the full story of this weight-lifting champion in this week’s Senior Matters. Sidney Soson began his journey at a later age than most. Now,…
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.…
There is a new place to sweat it out in Long Beach. Crunch Fitness opened its doors on Friday. Today, they are hosting their first open house event. Crunch Fitness Regional Manager Mike Goodspell tells News 25 anyone and everyone…
A Marine Corps veteran says his life will never be the same because of a misdiagnosis made back in 2010 by the Biloxi VA. “We went from having a good life to struggling.” Dialysis five days a week, an amputated…
Many senior citizens have joint problems, whether it is arthritis or otherwise so it is crucial to minimize stress on these joints by moving them. Stretch class participant Gloris Peterson said, “When you come in new, they make you feel…
Today kicked off the first day of the Southeast Premier Safety and Health Conference at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi. Safety and health leaders from some of the most prestigious companies in the southeast joined together to educate and collaborate.…
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,…
The Harrison County School District is hosting a free summer meals program. Free meals will be available Mondays through Fridays starting June 4th until July 27th. Breakfast is served from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Lunch is served from 11…
Trauma patient care can save lives. Today, the ones on the front lines gathered on the Coast to learn from each other. The 17th annual Mississippi Coastal Trauma Care Symposium took over the IP Casino starting today. The symposium puts…
Tonight, Pascagoula and Singing River Hospital held a ceremony to shed a light on the importance of organ donation. Mayor Dane Maxwell, along with officials from Singing River Health System and the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency, gathered at the Round…