University of South Alabama holds 14th annual Gulf Coast Trauma Symposium
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - The University of South Alabama health team kicked off the 14th annual Gulf Coast trauma symposium bringing together medical professionals from…
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Gulfport Behavioral Health System offering services to veterans and military members
Gulfport Behavioral Health System is part of a national network offering services to active military members and veterans. Behavioral Health System CEO Dean Doty tells WXXV…
Federal government approves part of Mississippi’s plan to help struggling hospitals
BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG Updated 1:05 PM CST, December 13, 2023 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The federal government has approved the first part of Mississippi’s plan to help some of the state’s financially strapped hospitals receive more Medicaid money, Gov. Tate Reeves…
Immersive Technology Experience coming to Biloxi VA
The VA is changing the way veterans receive and access their health care. Here to tell us more is Biloxi VA Innovation Specialist Elizabeth Williams. An immersive technology experience…
Singing River Health teams up with MGCCC to provide healthcare services
Singing River Health and MGCCC are teaming up for a new partnership. Starting this month, Singing River Health System began providing healthcare services at MGCCC’s…
Memorial acquires four clinics in Harrison County
Memorial Hospital’s footprint is expanding as four clinics on the Coast are being added to its family. The hospital’s primary care services are extending to new locations in Biloxi,…
Contract medical workers arrive for Mississippi COVID surge
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — More than 1,000 out-of-state medical workers were starting to deploy to 50 Mississippi hospitals Tuesday to help with staffing shortages as the state continues dealing with a surge of COVID-19 cases. Republican Gov. Tate Reeves said…
William Carey Pharmacy students continue education on the Coast
Both William Carey University’s School of Pharmacy and Memorial Hospital have worked to develop healthcare professionals on the Coast and keeping them on the Coast. When two…
Molina to hold COVID-19 vaccine event in Gulfport on Saturday
MolinaCares Accord, in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Mississippi, is hosting a series of drive-thru COVID-19 vaccinations events this summer, with an immunization event at 9 a.m. in Saturday in Gulfport. The event is open to all Mississippians eligible for…
Affordable Care Act health exchange sign-ups reopen as Democrats push for more aid
The new coronavirus relief bill from House Democrats would offer a generous, though temporary, increase in subsidies for people covered by the Affordable Care Act.
MGCCC and Memorial Hospital partnering for scholarship for medical students
Connecting business, industry, and education, Memorial Hospital has extended their partnership with MGCCC’s nursing program. The number one ranked nursing program and community college in Mississippi has extended their partnership with Memorial Hospital, offering students a new…
Mississippi Senate votes against expanding Medicaid
The Mississippi Senate has voted twice against expanding Medicaid to people who work low-wage jobs without insurance. Both votes fell along party lines. Democrats in the minority voted in favor of expansion. Republicans in the majority voted…
Analysis: Health care, education, incentives on 2021 agendas for Mississippi lawmakers
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — With the Mississippi legislative session just beginning, officials are starting to reveal their public policy wish lists, including proposals to increase teacher pay and improve the availability of health care…
Black Daggers parachute team to jump in honor of healthcare workers
The U.S. Army plans to show its support for healthcare workers and hospitals where they work with a free aerial demonstration on Friday. The U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team, the Black Daggers, will perform at 10 a.m.…
William Carey Careers in Healthcare Symposium
High school students from the Coast are learning more about potential careers in healthcare. William Carey University hosted a ‘Careers in Healthcare Symposium’ for those interested in the world of medicine at their Tradition Campus. Today, students from Biloxi and…
Veteran town hall meeting in Biloxi
The Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System hosted a special event tonight to hear veterans thoughts on healthcare at the VA. The veteran town hall event at the VA gave veterans, their families, and stakeholders a chance to provide feedback on…
National Day of Action aims to stop Trumpcare
As part of the Indivisible Project’s National Day of Action to stop Trumpcare, residents of South Mississippi are gathering at Senator Thad Cochran’s Gulf Coast office. The public is welcome to ask questions, voice concerns, personal stories and/or ideas on…
Gulfport Ranks Third in the Nation for Healthcare Access
Gulfport has been named the third best city in the country for healthcare access.
Ingalls Shipbuilding Opens New Family Health Center for Employees
For the first time in their existence, Ingalls will now be offering full service healthcare to its employees and their dependents through the Ingalls Family Health Center.
MGCCC Healthcare Students Get Some Hands On Training
For healthcare students, getting trained to deal with trauma situations is critical, and sometimes sitting in a classroom just isn't enough.
S.R.H.S. Healthcare Fair Held in Pascagoula
The fair is organized by Singing River Health System (S.R.H.S.) and brings in students from 18 schools, representing six counties.
Stone Co. Hospital Gets New Technology for Growing Population
Not only is the population growing, but healthcare is too, and with that comes a boost to the local economy.
Back Bay Family Dentistry Offers Free Dental Care
Residents across the Gulf Coast had reason to smile Friday: free dental care in D'Iberville.
Resolution Approved to Charge Inmates for Non-Emergency Care
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution allowing Sheriff Mike Ezell to begin charging inmates for non-emergency medical care.