DOH EMS Staff Receives Thank You Letter from Tourist
On Thursday, February 16, 2017, at approximately 6:00pm, the USVI Department of Health (DOH), received an unexpected visitor at the Charles Harwood Complex (CHC), located on St. Croix. A tourist, Vincent Tortorella-visiting from the U.S. mainland-arrived at the DOH with the belief that he had reached the hospital, thru his GPS. As Commissioner Davis and […]
DOH to Provide Free Services at Agriculture Fair
The USVI Department of Health (DOH), in collaboration with Barry University and the University of the Virgin Island’s (UVI) Nursing program, will be providing FREE Health services during this year’s Agriculture & Food Fair (AG Fair), February 18th -20th, on St. Croix.
DOH Provides Flu Season Tips
It’s that time again…Flu Season! Flu activity peaks between December and March and can last as late as May. Those who are at higher risk for developing flu related complications are children younger than 5, adults who are 65 and older, pregnant women and people with asthma and chronic lung diseases. People with diabetes and […]
DOH Highlights February as Heart Health Month
February is Heart Health Month. According to the U.S. Health Department and Human Services, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. The USVI Department of Health encourages the community to take charge of your health […]
DOH to Host Diabetes and Tobacco Forums
The Department of Health is on a campaign to promote the prevention of chronic diseases in the territory. The campaign is focused on Diabetes prevention/management and the association between chronic disease and tobacco use. A series of forums, titled Diabetes: A Deadly Disease & Tobacco: A Deadly Substance, will be held on St. Croix (February […]
DOH Interim Schedule of Services/Hours for Friday, February 3rd
Today’s, Friday, February 3rd, schedule of services is as follows:
DOH Provides Update on Power Outage
The Department of Health saw all scheduled clients today, Thursday, February 2nd. The Community Health Clinic, Maternal & Child Health Clinic, Family Planning and Immunization programs were able to see all clients.
DOH Experiences Power Outage Affecting Charles Harwood Complex
Please be advised, the Department of Health’s Charles Harwood Complex (DOH), on St. Croix, experienced a power outage, this morning, that caused extensive damage to the transfer switch. The DOH’s electrician identified that the damage was too extensive for power to be restored today. As a result the staff was dismissed at 10:30am. The department […]
