'Gastric bypass surgery' resumes at medical center

A life-changing surgical procedure is again being performed at Keesler Medical Center. Bariatric surgery restarts this month after a hiatus of nearly two years, according to Lt. Col. (Dr.) James Dolan, the 81st Surgical Operations Squadron's chief of general surgery. Better known as "gastric bypass"

Another step in Katrina recovery Special care nursery open

Keesler Medical Center opened a special care nursery July 9 as plans continue to return a full neonatal intensive care facility in the future. The temporary two-bed unit is located in the family birthing center. The special care nursery is officially labeled a NICU by Wednesday, according to Maj.

Schools anticipate new year

Students living in Keesler's military family housing areas attend Biloxi public schools. For school zone questions, call 374-1810, extension 125. School starts Aug. 6, but students not registered by Tuesday can't start until Aug. 7. Late registration packets are picked up through Aug. 3. Aug. 3 is

Base’s safety record mixed at mid-summer

As of July 12, Keesler's safety record for the 101 Critical Days of Summer was mixed. One fatality, a reportable mishap, and 33 non-report-able mishaps had been recorded by the safety office in the first 48 days of the period. That's one more fatality than during the entire 101 days of 2006, but

Romanian Air Force Visits Keesler

Mississippi changes requirements for childhood immunizations

The Mississippi Department of Health announced two new requirements for childhood immunizations effective for the 2007-08 year. These requirements are recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and must be met in order for a child to enroll in any child care facility or school