New Lab Equipment Improves Disease Detection in U.S. Virgin Islands
Historically, the U.S. Virgin Islands did not have the capability to preform high complexity testing and had to ship specimens off island, although it is located in a geographic region where mosquitos that carry Zika, dengue and chikungunya viruses are common.
DOH to Host Walkability Town Hall Meeting on St. Croix
The USVI Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with other public and private agencies, will hold a Town Hall Meeting on St. Croix, Thursday, August 31, 2017, at the DC Canegata Multi-Recreational Center.
DOH to Host Zika Action Day Saturday, August 26th on St. Thomas
The USVI Department of Health (DOH) will be hosting its second Zika Action Day, of the year, on St. Thomas. It will be held on Saturday, August 26th, in the Fort Christian parking lot, from 12pm-6pm. Zika Action Day will be a fun-filled event for the entire community, including Zika information, free Zika prevention products, […]
DOH Hosts 2nd Annual Back-to-School Immunization Drive
The Department of Health held the 2nd Annual Back-to-School Immunization Drive today, August 18th. Out of the 132 parents that registered, 105 children received vaccinations and clearance forms. Each child received a lunch bag and other goodies.
DOH to Host Town Hall Meeting on St. John; Seeking Input from St. John Residents–WALKABILITY Study
The USVI Department of Health (DOH) in partnership with other public and private agencies, to include the St. John Administrator and the St. John Foundation, will hold a Town Hall Meeting on the island of St. John, on Wednesday, August 9, 2017.
