7 Oct 2021

Keesler leverages virtual reality to train robotic surgery

In March 2020, Keesler was faced with newfound restrictions due to the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic.With Keesler’s vital role in the training mission, the 81st Surgical Operations Squadron pushed forward in finding a new way to safely train on robotic surgery. After reaching out to their partner, Immersive Health Technologies, the 81st SGCS worked

4 Oct 2021

81st MDG hosts 10th Annual Health Expo

1 Oct 2021

Medical: Staying ahead of threats

Through prevention and response, public health has been able to keep military members and their families safe during the pandemic.“When it comes to the COVID-19 delta variant, our approach is unchanged,” said Maj. Tristan Spierling, 81st Medical Group chief of aerospace medicine and public health emergency officer. “We rely very heavily on the

5 Aug 2021

Dragon Medics participate in Tactical Combat Casualty Care Rodeo

19 Jul 2021

Readiness is key

2 Oct 2020

81st MDG hosts Drive-Through Health Expo

2 Oct 2020

81st OMRS emerges during redesignation ceremony

26 Aug 2020

Active shooter exercise tests Keesler's response

21 Jul 2020

81st MDG welcomes new commander

Col. Christopher Estridge, incoming 81st Medical Group commander, took command from Col. Beatrice Dolihite, outgoing 81st MDG commander, during a change of command ceremony here, July 21.Col. Heather Blackwell, 81st Training Wing commander, presided over the ceremony.Before relinquishing command, Dolihite thanked the men and women of the 81st MDG

10 Jul 2020

Putting COVID-19 to the test

The 81st Medical Group has been a forerunner in the fight against COVID-19 on the Gulf Coast. The Microbiology Department has been testing all of the COVID samples for Keesler Medical Center’s beneficiaries.“COVID has increased our workload tremendously,” said Staff Sgt. Stephanie Taitano, 81st Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron medical lab