DOH to Host Hepatitis C Virus Trainings
The USVI Department of Health (DOH), Division of Mental Health, Alcoholism and Drug Dependency Services will be hosting Hepatitis C Virus trainings in both districts, St. Thomas on March 27, 2017 and St. Croix on March 28, 2017, in partnership with the Northeast & Caribbean Addiction Technology Transfer Center. Behavioral and health care professionals in the Territory […]
DOH to Hold All Staff Meeting
The Virgin Islands Department of Health (DOH) will be holding an All Staff Meeting, for its employees, on the following days:
DOH Announces Loan Repayment Program Through Zika Funding
The National Health Services Corps (NHSC) is currently seeking applicants for the Zika Loan Repayment Program. NHSC mission is focused on workforce distribution of competent primary care providers and the transformation of health care delivery. There is a strong emphasis on improving the health of persons living in underserved communities by connecting skilled medical professionals to […]
DOH Recognizes March as National Nutrition Month
The USVI Department of Health’s Women, Infants and Children’s (WIC) Program, joins the National Nutrition Month campaign; it’s a campaign that focuses attention on making informed food choices which in turn promotes good health. As a premier child nutrition program that promotes good nutrition as a method to maintain good health, the WIC division is […]
DOH EMS Staff Receives Thank You Letter from Tourist
On Thursday, February 16, 2017, at approximately 6:00pm, the USVI Department of Health (DOH), received an unexpected visitor at the Charles Harwood Complex (CHC), located on St. Croix. A tourist, Vincent Tortorella-visiting from the U.S. mainland-arrived at the DOH with the belief that he had reached the hospital, thru his GPS. As Commissioner Davis and […]
DOH to Provide Free Services at Agriculture Fair
The USVI Department of Health (DOH), in collaboration with Barry University and the University of the Virgin Island’s (UVI) Nursing program, will be providing FREE Health services during this year’s Agriculture & Food Fair (AG Fair), February 18th -20th, on St. Croix.
DOH Provides Flu Season Tips
It’s that time again…Flu Season! Flu activity peaks between December and March and can last as late as May. Those who are at higher risk for developing flu related complications are children younger than 5, adults who are 65 and older, pregnant women and people with asthma and chronic lung diseases. People with diabetes and […]
DOH Highlights February as Heart Health Month
February is Heart Health Month. According to the U.S. Health Department and Human Services, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. The USVI Department of Health encourages the community to take charge of your health […]
DOH to Host Diabetes and Tobacco Forums
The Department of Health is on a campaign to promote the prevention of chronic diseases in the territory. The campaign is focused on Diabetes prevention/management and the association between chronic disease and tobacco use. A series of forums, titled Diabetes: A Deadly Disease & Tobacco: A Deadly Substance, will be held on St. Croix (February […]
DOH Interim Schedule of Services/Hours for Friday, February 3rd
Today’s, Friday, February 3rd, schedule of services is as follows:
