Over 150 Residents on St. Croix Receive the Gift-of-Hearing
The USVI Department of Health (DOH) has recognized hearing loss as an area of need in the community and proactively researched and secured, with the assistance of Dr. Wincess Gentius, Clinical Doctor of Audiology, support and resources to provide hearing testing and FREE hearing aids to individuals who are not able to afford such a […]
PUBLIC NOTICE: The Virgin Islands Department of Health Wants Your Input
The Virgin Islands Department of Health would like to hear what you have to say about our Preventive Health and Health Services (PHHS) Block Grant work plan. You are invited to a public meeting where you will have the opportunity to review our work plan and provide feedback on our proposed objectives and program activities.
DOH Announces Substance Abuse Group Therapy on St. Croix
The Department of Health (DOH), Division of Mental Health, Alcoholism and Drug Dependency Services announces a Wellness Self-Management Group Therapy for those who need assistance with personal recovery from alcohol or illegal and prescribed drugs.
DOH to Celebrate EMS Week May 21-27, 2017
National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week (http://www.emsstrong.org/), May 21-27, 2017, is the perfect time to honor our local EMS professionals and promote awareness of their everyday service to the public. This year’s theme, EMS Strong, recognizes our EMS staff’s constant service to the community as first responders to healthcare in the territory. “For many, EMS […]
DOH Reports First Microcephaly Case in the USVI
In a prerecorded public address, Commissioner of Health, Michelle S. Davis, PhD, said: Today, the Department of Health (DOH) is reporting the first baby born in the U.S. Virgin Islands with Zika- related microcephaly, as confirmed by CDC testing. We are saddened to report this case; however, we are not surprised due to the high […]
DOH to Host Workshops in Recognition of Mental Health Month
The USVI Department of Health’s (DOH), Division of Mental Health Alcoholism and Drug Dependency Services will be celebrating Mental Health Month, during the month of May. This year’s theme, Risky Business, highlights the importance of knowing when behaviors and habits can be unhealthy.
DOH to Reopen WIC Clinic on the West End of St. Croix Ribbon Cutting to be Held
After having to close the Women, Infants and Child (WIC) Clinic on the west end of St. Croix 11 years ago (2006), the USVI Department of Health (DOH) is extremely happy to announce the official reopening of WIC services in Frederiksted Town. On Monday, May 8, 2017 (10am-11am) the DOH will be holding a ribbon […]
DOH Completes Introduction of New Ambulances in the Territory
The USVI Department of Health (DOH) introduced three more of the new custom built ambulances during a Dedication and Passing-of-the-Key Ceremony that was held today at 9:30am, in the parking lot of the Schneider Regional Medical Center (SRMC). Two of the 2017 Ford SuperDuty F-450 4X4 6.7L Turbo Diesel Engine ambulances have been designated for […]
DOH Unveils New Ambulances during Press Conference and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
During a press conference and ribbon cutting ceremony that was held at 10:30am today, the USVI Department of Health (DOH) unveiled two of the five newly custom built 2017 Ford SuperDuty F-450 4X4 6.7L Turbo Diesel Engine ambulances, that recently arrived in the Territory. The ceremony was held in the parking lot of the Charles […]
Federal Government Approves Extension of Health Commissioner’s VI Assignment
In response to the request by Governor Kenneth E. Mapp, the United States Department of Health and Human Services has agreed to extend for another year the assignment of Dr. Michelle Davis to serve as the Virgin Islands Commissioner of Health.
