Keesler hosts prescription drug summit

Key Spouses make volunteering a profession

On the Gulf Coast and particularly Biloxi, the lighthouse has taken on multiple figurative meanings -- light in a world of darkness, a guide through stormy, murky circumstances, an answer to a call for help. That spirit can often be seen in the people of the Gulf Coast as well. Here at Keesler, one

Keesler's recycling program turns 2011 trash into treasure

Keesler's aggressive recycling program returned $176,322 in proceeds to the base by diverting nearly 40 percent of its waste from landfills in 2011.Keesler began 2011 with a 25.4 diversion rate and proceeds of $27,208 in the first three months of the year, said Doug Smith, Keesler's project manager

South Mississippi's CFC exceeds fundraising goal

In spite of uncertainty and potential budget cuts for the federal workforce, the 2011 South Mississippi Combined Federal Campaign raised more than $807,000, surpassing the fundraising goal by 10 percent.Brig. Gen. Andrew Mueller, 81st Training Wing commander, chaired the annual giving campaign for

Family advocacy program provides domestic abuse victim advocate

Victims of domestic abuse may be afraid to break the silence and report the abuse they endure for various reasons. Victim advocacy is designed to provide a voice to the victims who don't know how to speak about their abuse experiences.Okimo Williams has joined Keesler's family advocacy program as

Keesler medic chief retires after 30 years

Chief Master Sgt. Debra Strickland ends her 30-year Air Force career during a formal retirement ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 26 in the Keesler Hospital Don Wylie Auditorium. Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Dan Wyman, Air Combat Command command surgeon, will officiate.Chief Strickland is 81st Surgical Operations