81st Medical Group

81st Medical Group Keesler Medical Center - located on Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS.

The 81st Medical Group operates one of the largest Air Force medical facilities in the Air Force. Its primary mission is to maintain medical readiness for worldwide contingencies by providing quality, cost-effective health care for more than 23,000 enrollees, including over 6,000 active-duty members. In addition, the 81st MDG commander oversees the DHA Coastal Mississippi Market which includes 46,000 beneficiaries. Rules of Engagement
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11/04/2025
10/21/2025

Keesler Medical Center is pleased to announce a return to normal operations on Wednesday, October 22nd.
• Emergency Department: Open at 6 a.m.
• Inpatient Services: Available with the exception of Labor & Delivery.
• Outpatient Services: Resuming normal hours.

Please note that Labor & Delivery services will remain temporarily unavailable (on divert). Keesler Women’s Health is contacting expectant mothers directly to provide updates and answer questions. However, if you have any immediate concerns, please don't hesitate to call 228-376-0433, and select option 3.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we resume our services!

10/20/2025

Please be advised that the Keesler Medical Center Emergency Department is temporarily closed due to a water line break. We understand this may cause inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest off-base Emergency Room immediately.

For urgent medical needs that are not life-threatening but require prompt attention, please consider using an Urgent Care Clinic. To understand your specific coverage and any potential referral requirements, please visit the TRICARE website: https://tricare.mil/CoveredServices/IsItCovered/UrgentCare.

You can also speak to a nurse via the MHSNurseAdviceLine.com: 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1.

We will provide updates and notify everyone as soon as the Emergency Department reopens. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

10/20/2025

PHARMACY UPDATE: Our pharmacy is at full operations. Thank you for your patience and support!

For questions or specific medication concerns, please contact the Keesler Pharmacy directly at 228-376-0080. We are here to help.

10/14/2025

📢 Important Pharmacy Update – Keesler📢
Due to the current lapse in appropriations and resulting resource limitations, some routine prescriptions may temporarily be out of stock at the Keesler Pharmacy. If your medication is out of stock, you may choose to have your prescription filled at a local retail pharmacy or through the TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery. Please be assured that acute and urgent prescriptions will continue to be prioritized and filled as quickly as possible.
Here’s what you need to know:
• If your new or refill prescription is affected, you will be notified immediately upon submission.
• If your medication is unavailable at the Keesler pharmacy, we will transfer it to a local network pharmacy of your choice.
o To find a network pharmacy near you, visit: https://tricare.mil/CoveredServices/Pharmacy/FillPrescriptions/Network.
• You can also choose to have your prescription filled via the TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery, which offers up to a 90-day supply for most prescription drugs. Learn more: https://tricare.mil/CoveredServices/Pharmacy/FillPrescriptions/HomeDelivery.
• Please be advised that standard TRICARE co-pay costs may be incurred when filling prescriptions at a retail pharmacy or through the Pharmacy Home Delivery. Learn more: https://tricare.mil/pharmacy.
For questions or specific medication concerns, please contact the Keesler Pharmacy directly at 228-376-0080. We are here to help.
We apologize for any inconvenience and are committed to resuming normal operations as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding and continued trust.

Keesler Medical Center is still up and running, but feel free to call the Appointment Line at 228-376-2273 if you have q...
10/01/2025

Keesler Medical Center is still up and running, but feel free to call the Appointment Line at 228-376-2273 if you have questions about changes in office hours or services during the government lapse in appropriations.

Because of the government lapse in appropriations, we won’t be responding to comments on this platform. If you have a medical emergency, call 911. For information about TRICARE coverage during the lapse in appropriations, visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown.

On Thursday, October 2nd, Keesler Medical Center will be participating in a full-scale exercise with the 81st Training W...
09/25/2025

On Thursday, October 2nd, Keesler Medical Center will be participating in a full-scale exercise with the 81st Training Wing in preparation for the upcoming Air Show. All patient care services will still be available, but we want to make everyone aware there may be delays.

Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

Lt Heath Jolley of Keesler Medical Center’s Inpatient Operations Medical-Surgical Unit was named the recipient of the Go...
09/17/2025

Lt Heath Jolley of Keesler Medical Center’s Inpatient Operations Medical-Surgical Unit was named the recipient of the Good Catch Award for providing ready, reliable care. He demonstrated his commitment to quality, safety, and risk prevention by speaking up to prevent a potential patient safety issue. Lt Jolley was also recognized as a DHA Patient Safety Champion.

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The 81st Medical Group operates one of the largest Air Force medical facilities in the Air Force. Its primary mission is to maintain medical readiness for worldwide contingencies by providing quality, cost-effective health care for more than 27,000 enrollees, including almost 7,500 active-duty members. In addition, the 81st MDG commander oversees the Gulf Coast Multi-Service Market, which includes five military medical treatment facilities from Mobile, Ala., to New Orleans, coordinating care for 110,000 eligible beneficiaries along the Gulf Coast.