Ophthalmologist joins staff

The newest member of the 81st Surgical Operations Squadron ophthalmology clinic is Capt. (Dr.) Jonathan Ellis. Captain Ellis completed a four-year residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. A specialist in ophthalmology and refractive surgery, he joins two other

Kids visit Keesler Medical Center

The 81st Medical Group hosted 14 young men and women for a youth workshop July 29. The visit was arranged by Col. (Dr.) James Gasque, 81st MDG chief of medical staff. The program, "The Summer Youth Explosion," was sponsored by the Abundant Life Evangelistic Center in Biloxi to provide life-skills

Fisher House Home away from home for military families

When military families face medical challenges away from home and need a safe, affordable place to stay, the Fisher House of Keesler, Inc., fits the bill.  The home-like structure occupies a shady spot inside Keesler gates, so security is one thing checked off the worry list. As for affordability, a

Medics test emergency response

Don't forget the back in 'back to school'

Kids are back to school this week, and the one thing they can start learning immediately is how to take care of their backs. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that 7,300 backpack-related injuries were treated in U.S. emergency rooms in 2006. Children put a lot of weight on their spines

Unique indoor training tower enhances airfield systems course

Construction is finished on a 40-foot tower in Matero Hall which provides an all-weather climbing training facility for airfield systems apprentice students in the 338th Training Squadron. A team from the 85th Engineering Installation Squadron built the structure, which should be ready for use next