Territory to Receive Initial Shipment of Updated Moderna and Pfizer-Bio-NTech COVID Vaccines
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Department of Health is announcing that the Territory is set to receive its initial shipment of the enhanced Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccines by the end of this week. This development follows last week’s commendation by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), coupled with the approval from the
VI Department of Health Seeks Public Input on Plans to Solicit Support from DoD Innovative Readiness Program
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Department of Health intends to solicit assistance from the Department of Defense’s Innovative Readiness Training Program. The assistance will provide medically underserved Virgin Islands residents with access to no-cost dental, vision, and health screenings, examinations, and services. The proposed assistance will take place at multiple locations in the Virgin
Update: St. John’s DeCastro Clinic Phone Service Restored
St. John, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health is advising the public that the Morris DeCastro Clinic phone system has been fully restored and the clinic can now receive external calls. The clinic experienced a brief disruption of services earlier today that prevented it from receiving or making calls to the public.
Alert: St. John De Castro Clinic Experiencing Phone Lines Disruption
St. John, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health is advising the public that the Morris DeCastro Clinic on St. John is experiencing a disruption to its phone system which is preventing staff from making and receiving external calls. When calling, clients will receive a message that the phone lines are temporarily unavailable.
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
