VI Department of Health Commemorates 35th World AIDS Day
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Friday, December 1st marks the 35th observance of World AIDS Day, a significant occasion where the VI Department of Health stands in solidarity with the global community to remember, raise awareness, and renew commitments to ending the HIV epidemic by 2030. This day serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing […]
VI Department of Health Encourages Residents to Get the Flu Vaccine
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – As flu season approaches, the VI Department of Health is urging residents to prioritize their well-being by getting vaccinated against the flu virus, especially the elderly and young children who are the most susceptible to severe flu-related complications. “Flu season typically peaks during the fall and winter months, and the consequences […]
VI Department of Health Offices and Hotlines to Close for Thanksgiving and Day of Prayer Holidays
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health offices and hotlines territory-wide will be closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday and the Day of Prayer for Peace, respectively. Operations will resume on Monday, November 27. The VI Department of Health family wishes everyone a joyous Happy Thanksgiving and we hope this […]
VI Department of Health Provides Update on Public and Private School Lead Testing
St. Croix, US VIRGIN ISLANDS – During Monday’s Government House press briefing, VI Health Department Territorial Epidemiologist, Dr. Esther Ellis, provided an update on pediatric lead testing of children aged 0 to 6 years old on the island of St. Croix. “As of this morning, 390 children have completed the initial finger-prick sample. Of the […]
VI Department of Health Celebrates Completion of the New WIC Building on St. Thomas
ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – In a ceremony held Wednesday, the VI Department of Health cut the ribbon on its newly constructed Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Building at the Knud Hansen Complex on St. Thomas, calling it a milestone in the department’s continuing effort to address health disparities and improve health equity with […]
VI Department of Health Announces Initiative for Pediatric Lead Testing on St. Croix, Sets Goal to Test 1,000 Children
St. Croix, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr., during today’s Government House press briefing, declared a State of Emergency to address the potable water system on St. Croix and concerns about elevated levels of lead and copper. As the Department of Planning and Natural Resources collaborates with its federal partners and the Water and […]
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announces ‘no drinking’ advisory for potable water within certain areas in St. Croix
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — In a decisive effort to safeguard the health and wellbeing of our community, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced today that the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) is issuing a “no drinking or consumption” advisory for the potable water system on the island of St. Croix. This precautionary measure is in response to […]
VI Department of Health Premieres ”Step Into Wellness” Video Series
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health proudly introduces “Step into Wellness,” a new video series aimed at empowering Virgin Islanders with the tools and knowledge needed to live a healthier life. The premiere episode is scheduled for Thursday, September 28, at 7 p.m., on the department’s official social media platforms and Government
Update: St. John’s DeCastro Clinic Closed for the Remainder of the Week
St. John, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health is advising the St. John community that the Morris DeCastro Clinic is closed for the remainder of this week due poor air circulation at the facility. On Wednesday, the department announced the clinic would close at 12 p.m. for the remainder of the week
St. John’s DeCastro Clinic to Close at Noon for the Remainder of the Week
St. John, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health is advising the St. John community that the Morris DeCastro Clinic will close at 12 p.m. for the remainder of the week. Power outages have impacted the compressor of one of the clinic’s air conditioning units. The clinic will operate on an abbreviated schedule
