Medical Center Closure Oct. 9 Published Sept. 10, 2009 KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Keesler Medical Center closes for routine patient care most of the day Oct. 9 as 81st Medical Group staff and family members participate in the Fall Family Festival picnic. The picnic, the first in two years, is being held to recognize the staff and their families for their hard work and dedication, as well as honor those who were deployed throughout the year. All outpatient medical appointments will be completed by 11 a.m. While emergency services and all inpatient operations will be available, all other services will be closed. Anyone with an emergency should go to the closest emergency room or contact Keesler Medical Center Emergency Services at 911 (if on base) or 376-2020.