U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health Affirms Its Use of the Prior Vaccine Schedule
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is assuring families, healthcare providers, and the wider community that the childhood and adolescent vaccination schedule in the Territory remains unchanged. Children in the U.S. Virgin Islands should continue to receive routine vaccines on the same schedule that has long been used to protect their health […]
VI Department of Health Continues Its “Community Wellness Day” Initiative to Reduce Barriers to Care
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is continuing its “Community Wellness Day” initiative aimed at bringing essential health and wellness services directly into housing communities that often experience barriers to accessing care. Community Wellness Days have been scheduled at two housing communities for the month of February: Paul M. Pearson Garden, St. […]
Statement from the Virgin Islands Department of Health on Behavioral and Mental Health Services and Facilities
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health recognizes the growing concern among residents regarding access to behavioral and mental health services in the Territory. Behavioral health, which encompasses mental health, is a critical public health issue, and the Department takes seriously its responsibility to ensure that care is delivered in a manner that […]
Morris F. De Castro Clinic on St. John to Reopen on a Limited Schedule Next Week
ST. JOHN, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health advises the public that the Morris F. De Castro Clinic on St. John will reopen next week on a limited schedule, operating Tuesday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., before fully resuming operations on Monday, January 26, 2026. The limited schedule reflects a […]
Morris F. De Castro Clinic on St. John Temporarily Closed Due to Staffing Challenges
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is advising the public that the Morris F. De Castro Clinic on St. John is closed through Friday due to staffing challenges. The Department is actively working to address the situation and will resume normal operations as quickly as possible. Affected programs include the Maternal Child […]