Today, the Mississippi Department of Health reports the first West Nile Virus death in a Mississippi resident this year. The person was from Grenada County. Additionally, the health department is reporting nine new human cases in the last week including…
Bethesda Free Health Clinic opened its doors in 2010. The company has never taken payment for services given to over 12,000 patients. Today, representatives from Bethesda stopped by WXXV to share more about their upcoming fundraiser, a mystery themed dinner…
An 18-year-old battling cancer receives the trip overseas she’s been longing for. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us inside Lauren Hannah’s Make-A-Wish surprise sendoff party at the Half Shell Oyster House in Biloxi. Being diagnosed with cancer is a lifestyle…
Mississippi health officials are reporting seven new cases of West Nile virus, bringing the state total to ten this year. The state health department says three of the new cases are in Hinds County and the others are in Covington,…
One little boy’s wish is soon to come true thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Today, the foundation, along with Big Play Entertainment Center, threw a sendoff party for the little boy and his family. Eight-year-old Devon Browne cannot contain his…
With the start of school right around the corner, the need for health care and school supplies is steadily increasing. The Rotary Club of Edgewater has been helping the Coast community fulfill these needs for the past 32 years. The…
Most schools will be back in session in just a few weeks. Before the first bell rings, students can take advantage of a free health care fair Saturday. Starting at 9 a.m. at Edgewater Mall, kids can get free health…
With school right around the corner it is important to remember to get your children immunized. Vaccinations for several diseases are required before the school year starts for all first-time students entering school in Mississippi. Those required vaccinations are: diphtheria,…
The Pascagoula Rotary Club might just be the next group of people that could save your life. The meeting was held today to show the importance of health heart and learn simple, but critical life-saving techniques. The Jackson County Heart…
Life is a constant battle for one Gulfport man struggling to fight kidney disease. Even though the disease has stolen his ability to walk, the 67-year-old isn’t letting anything stand in his way from inspiring others in the community. “Live…
Scrapin’ the Coast is a weekend full of loud engines and low riders. For one participant their car is helping them with their battle against cancer. Car enthusiasts revved their engines this weekend as they piled into the Mississippi Coast…
Workers at a local dental clinic are donating their time this weekend to provide free dental care for veterans. It’s part of Aspen Dental’s annual Day of Service. You may remember we first told you about the Pascagoula Dental Clinic…
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Joseph McKinley about the Health and Wellness presentation, June 24th 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm at the Courtyard Marriott.
Opioid addiction is growing in communities across the state. In the last three years, 481 opioid related deaths have been reported to the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics. A town hall meeting was held earlier in Diamondhead to address the impact…
Today in Biloxi a Hepatitis C Blitz Event took place at the Gulf Coast Veterans Health System. Officials offered free hep-c screenings to veterans on the Gulf Coast. These screenings were targeted to veterans born between 1945 and 1965. If…
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Jeff Hammond about the free testing for veterans for Hepatitis C at Gulf Coast Vetrans Health Care System, Tuesday June 13th from 9 am to 3 pm.
Summertime and baseball season are both in full swing and the Biloxi Shuckers want fans to stay protected from the sun this summer. For tonight’s ‘sun safety’ themed game, booths were set up at MGM Park in Biloxi, aimed at…
The American Cancer Society is teaming up with the Biloxi Shuckers and Singing River Health System to knock cancer out of the ballpark! Sun safety is the theme for tonight's game and Shuckers fans have the chance to learn all…
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Susan Kulick about the Saturday June 10th beginning at 6 pm at the Ocean Springs Civic Cener. For more information please visit getawayfromcancer.org
Many people were upset after Singing River Health System cut ties with longtime neurologist Dr. Terry Millette last November. Today, those same people showed relief as he opened new private practices in Pascagoula and Lucedale. News 25 sat down with…
A man was severely injured and hospitalized after fishing in Gautier and he claims vibrio is the cause of it all. Close friends of the victim posted a picture of his infected hand to the ‘Vibrio along the Gulf Coast’…
The need for nurses across the country is creeping closer and closer to a crisis. Recent reports show the demand for nurses is outpacing the supply, even though it is one of the fastest growing occupations nationwide. Garden Park Medical…
Drug addiction is one of the most common public health problems in the United States. Over 20 million people are current or former drug addicts in the states. The road to recovery can be a long and frightening road, but…
It only takes 30 seconds to learn how to save a life. The song ‘Stayin’ Alive’ could be heard echoing through the lobby of Hancock Bank in downtown Gulfport today. AMR uses the song to help teach CPR. The rhythm…