VI Department of Health Seeks Public Comment On Its Mental Health Block Grant State Plan

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Division is seeking public comment on its State Plan which will be submitted as part of an application for the Mental Health Block Grant program for Fiscal Years 2024- 2026. The deadline to comment on the State Plan is September 30, 2023. To review
PUBLIC NOTICE: VI Department of Health FY 2024 -FY 2026 Mental Health Block Grant Open for Public Comment

The VI Department of Health is advising the public that its Behavioral Health Division is preparing for submission of the State Mental Health Block Grant for Fiscal Years 2024- 2026. Persons wishing to review or comment on the development of the State Plan may do so by calling the VI Department of Health at (340)
St. Thomas Community Health Clinic Operating on Half Day Schedule

St. Thomas, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health is announcing that its St. Thomas Community Health Clinic will abbreviate its operating hours due to a malfunctioning air conditioning unit. The clinic will operate between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m., Monday to Friday, until further notice. The public will be immediately notified once
Vital Records-Statistics and Environmental Health Offices on St. Croix to Relocate

St. Croix, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS –The VI Department of Health advises the public that the offices of Vital Records and Statistics and Environmental Health on St. Croix will relocate to #54 Estate Castle Coakley. Both offices are closed through Friday, Sep. 1, for the relocation to the new office located just behind of Quality Auto
VI Department of Health’s Environmental Health Offices to Close for Training

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health’s Environmental Health offices territorywide will close next week to allow staff to attend an essential Data Capacity Training program. On St. Thomas, the Environmental Health Office will close from Monday, Aug. 28, to Friday Sep. 1. On St. Croix, the office will close from Tuesday, Aug.
VI Department of Health Dispels Rumors of a New COVID Health Advisory

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health is dispelling rumors that a New Health Advisory has been issued recommending social distancing and wearing of masks to protect against the variant XBB. On Monday, department officials received reports of a factitious advisory circulating on social media platforms that a New COVID Health Advisory has
VI Women, Infants and Child Program’s FY 2024 State Plan of Operations Open for Public Comment

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health is advising the public that its Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) is preparing for submission of the State Plan of Operations for Fiscal Year 2024. Persons wishing to review or comment on the development of the State Plan or to apply
VI Department of Health’s Press Conference Rescheduled for 4 pm on Wednesday, Aug. 16

The VI Department of Health has rescheduled the time of its press conference from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, to announce a significant step forward in the Territory’s patient evacuation capabilities in the event of a major disaster. What: VI Department of Health (VIDOH) Press Conference Who: VI Health Commissioner Justa
Phase 2 of the Charles Harwood Memorial Complex Demolition Begins

St. Croix, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Today, the VI Department of Health began Phase 2 of the demolition of the Charles Harwood Memorial Complex, remaining on track to complete the work by the first quarter of 2024. Phase 2 includes the Annex Building, which at one time served as the island’s hospital and later housed various