Physician assistants receive diplomas

Two new physician assistants received their diplomas during a May 10 graduation ceremony in the Keesler Hospital's Don Wylie Auditorium.Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Kory Cornum, 81st Medical Group commander, presented Coast Guard Ensign Seth Harris and 1st Lt. Sarah Sims graduation certificates as well as their

Mold mitigation can prevent health problems

As summer approaches and humid weather settles in, mold will make its annual appearance in homes and buildings.Mold that is normally in the air becomes challenging when it settles on moist surfaces and begins to grow, causing structural damage as well as occasional symptoms such as allergies and

Keesler nurse thwarts robbery of elderly lady

Don't mess with an Air Force nurse.That may be what a purse-snatcher thought after 2nd Lt. Stacy Thomas, 81st Inpatient Operations Squadron surgical inpatient unit clinical nurse, and a friend thwarted an attempted theft May 24 in the William Carey University campus parking lot.Thomas said that she

Fire department issues tips for cooking safety

The U.S. Fire Administration reports that most fires start in the kitchen. With today's fast pace of life and all the different activities, it is very easy to forget the pan heating on the stove. Suddenly, you smell smoke and remember that you had started cooking.The most common type of fire in the

Active shooter exercise to disrupt normal base operations Tuesday

Visitors to Keesler Tuesday should expect to participate in an active shooter exercise.Active shooter exercises are required annually so that first responders and the base populace are prepared to respond and recover in the event of a real-world incident. The exercise will begin around 9 a.m. and

Deployment showcased in 81st MSG Warrior Challenge