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…
News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Keba Laird about the Mississippi School Nutrition 48th annual conference. For more information please visit www.schoolnutrition-ms.org or call 601-826-0127.
Breast cancer awareness is more than just a month, it’s an initiative to promote breast health all the time. Finding the time to schedule a mammogram often keeps women away. That is why the 81st Medical Group at Keesler Air…
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…
Pediatric flu shots are now available at all Mississippi State Department of Health county clinics. Like last flu season, adult flu vaccines are offered at county health department clinics only for those who are underinsured or uninsured and who meet…
This morning, Vancleave Public Library helped local senior citizens improve their mental and physical health.
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…
It’s Big Red Night at Harrison Central High School. Food, games, and fun and it’s all for a good cause. News 25’s Taylor Rubach attended the event and has more on their Think Pink Week benefiting breast cancer awareness. Pink…
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Virginia College Campus President Adam Merkle about Health and Wellness Fair happening at October 11th from 10 am - 2 pm at the Virginia College Campus.
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…
Today Bel-Aire Elementary celebrated World School Milk Day. The end of the month was chosen as it is a school day in most countries. Countries around the world celebrate World School Milk Day to celebrate the health benefits of school…
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,…
Concerned citizens in an area of Jackson County have decided to take their life and safety into their own hands. Residents of the Cherokee neighborhood in Pascagoula have joined forces with the Gulf Restoration Network to attempt to resolve ongoing…
The first Health South Rehabilitation Hospital in the state is open for patients in Gulfport. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, city officials, and Health South Management officially cut the ribbon for the business this morning. The rehab center…
Twenty nine million people in the United States have diabetes and eight-year-old Chyanne Salter is one of them. Being told you have been diagnosed with diabetes is a tough pill to swallow, but Chyanne is thankful for fundraisers like the…
Pascagoula High School hosted their fall blood drive with the Blood Center. The high school blood drive has grown to be one of the Blood Center’s largest drives. The student council and leadership club hosted the drive. They tell News…
Students at St. James were moving and shaking this morning while exercising brain power. Move to Learn hopped along to the elementary school in Gulfport for an in person lesson from Coach Larry Calhoun. Over 300 students from pre-K to…
Play therapy is a type of therapy for young children to express their feelings and emotions. Today, the Gulf Coast Play Therapy Clinic opened its doors as the newest play therapy clinic in Gulfport. Children will use the toys in…