Mental Health Awareness Month
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Kay Daneault about Mental Health Awareness Month complimentary breakfast April 12th at 8 am at the IP Casino Resort, Ballroom D.
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Health and Safety Fair at West Harrison High School
West Harrison High School students got the chance to learn vital, hands-on information at their annual Health and Safety Fair. Garden Park Hospital, American Safety Institute, and the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department were teaching students the importance of ATV safety,…
Painting the town pink for Sophia
Ocean Springs resident did their best to bring some extra color into the world of Sophia Myers, a seven-year-old girl who has been diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer. If you’re from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, chances are you’ve seen the…
Third annual Guardian Angel Gala
Over 60 medical professionals were recognized as guardian angels this evening. The Guardian Angel Gala honors doctors, nurses, staff members, or volunteers who made a difference during the care of a patient at Memorial Hospital. Recipients received an honorary angel…
AMR asking for mailbox improvements
The American Medical Response is asking families and businesses to improve house and building numbers as part of spring fix up. In a life-threatening emergency, every second is precious to the patient’s survival and if the building number is hard…
USM head women’s basketball coach undergoes successful surgery
Joye Lee McNelis went through successful surgery today to remove the mass in the upper left lobe of her lung. The Southern Miss head women’s basketball coach will stay in the ICU tonight and could go home as early as…
Mississippi City Ranked Fattest City in America
With March being National Nutrition Month and Americans collectively spending up to $315.8 billion annually on obesity-related medical treatment, the personal-finance website WalletHub took an in-depth look at 2017's Fattest Cities in America. In order to call attention to the…
Healthy for good Heart Walk
The Jackson County Heart Walk is an effort to raise funds to combat heart disease and stroke. The heart walk takes place Saturday, March 18th at Beach Park in Pascagoula. It begins at 7:30 a.m. For more information visit jacksoncountyheartwalk.org.
Walk for multiple sclerosis awareness
Saturday over 300 people participated in a walk to help raise funds and awareness for multiple sclerosis. The one mile walk drew in 25 teams made up of patients and supporters in hopes of coming one step closer to finding…
Fish fry for Harrison County deputy with brain cancer
Another outpouring of support for law enforcement in Gulfport today as South Mississippians cranked up the heat at a fish fry fundraiser for Deputy Jose Clay who was diagnosed with brain cancer last year. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson takes us…
Gulf Coast Caregiver Conference
Alzheimer’s Mississippi is hosting their annual Gulf Coast Caregiver Conference at the Knight Nonprofit Center. This helps keep caregivers and social workers up to date on advances when it comes to treating and caring for those with the disease. It…
Housing Resource and Health Fair in Gulfport
Many people are a step closer to self-sufficiency thanks to the second annual Housing Resource and Health Fair. The Mississippi Regional Housing Authority Number 8 hosted the event to bring several vendors together to benefit citizens. Services include free vision screenings…
Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer in both men and women in the United States. It is also one of only a few cancers that can be prevented. March is…
Taking it to the Max-ine!
If you’re searching for your daily dose of inspiration, look no further. News 25’s Hank Davis joins us with the story of a woman with no limitations. We’ve all heard the old adage “age is just a number” and Maxine…
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
The month of March kicks off with Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. It’s an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system that incorrectly attacks the healthy tissues. Some of these symptoms include blurred vision, numbness, and even paralysis. More than 2.3…
Getting after it, no matter what
Today News 25 brings you the story of a woman who pushes herself to the limit everyday while battling Parkinson’s and CIDP. Maxine Nelson turns 80-years-old this September, but she’s not slowing down anytime soon. Sometimes we need a little…
Gulfport man has 130 pound tumor removed
A Gulfport man returns to the Coast after California doctors remove a 130 pound tumor from his lower abdomen. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us to his homecoming in Gulfport this evening and shares more of his journey. A 130…
Ten thousand mile ride for childhood cancer
A man on a mission to cycle 10,000 miles across the country made his way through Gulfport today. This is all in an effort to raise money for those affected by childhood cancer. Kenneth Bettencourt says he’s supporting an effort…
Gulfport man returns home after having 130 lb. tumor removed
A Gulfport man is set to return home this evening after California doctors removed a 130 pound tumor from his lower abdomen. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Gulfport with more on his journey and his homecoming.
Former Biloxi Mayor Hospitalized
During last night's Krewe of Neptune Parade in Biloxi, former Mayor Aj Holloway suffered a medical emergency. Holloway is expected to remain hospitalized until Monday for observation after experiencing a weak spell during the parade. The five-and-a-half-term Biloxi Mayor was…
Breaking Down Common Questions
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Dr. Vipul Patel and Coach Lou Holtz about Prostate Cancer.
Rare Disease Day proclamation in Ocean Springs
Two very special children and their mothers were honored tonight at an Ocean Springs City Council meeting. News 25’s Hank Davis was there to get the story. A special proclamation by the City of Ocean Springs recognized ‘Rare Disease Day’…
Rare Disease Day proclamation in Ocean Springs
Tonight at the Ocean Springs City Council meeting, some very special citizens will be honored at the city’s proclamation of Rare Disease Day. Amber Olsen of ‘Warriors for Willow’ and Dona Krystosek of ‘Little Levi,’ both mothers of children with…
Safeheart Health Screenings
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in Mississippi. Singing River Health System is trying to change that. Cardiologists in Pascagoula spent the morning performing non-invasive screenings. One looks at the carotid artery which identifies buildup in the…