81st Medical Group

The 81st Medical Group, located at 301 Fisher Street in Biloxi, Mississippi, is one of the largest Air Force medical facilities in the United States. With a primary mission to maintain medical readiness for worldwide contingencies, the institution provides quality and cost-effective healthcare for over 22,000 enrollees, including nearly 4,500 active-duty members. The 81st MDG Commander also serves as the Defense Health Agency’s Coastal Mississippi Market Director, coordinating care for 46,000 eligible beneficiaries along the Gulf Coast.

The institution offers a wide range of services and education programs, with a staff of almost 1,700 military and civilian members. The hospital has state-of-the-art facilities, including seven newly-renovated surgery suites and a new $50 million inpatient tower. Additionally, the Keesler Medical Center is a designated Federal Coordinating Center for the National Disaster Medical System and manages agreements with 24 civilian medical facilities throughout the Gulf Coast.

The 81st MDG is known for its clinical investigation programs, including a Clinical Research Lab that collaborates with the Gulf Coast Veterans Administration Health Care System. The institution also operates the only medical genetics center in the Department of Defense, providing laboratory and consultative support for military medical facilities worldwide.

For more information on the Keesler Medical Center, visit keesler.tricare.mil.