Strong Public Health Standards Support Safe and Healthy Communities
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health plays a critical role in safeguarding the well-being of the community by upholding strong public health standards, serving as both the regulatory agency and public health services arm for the U.S. Virgin Islands. “Each day, we work to ensure that people across our Territory can live, […]
Full-Scale Pediatric Mass Casualty Exercise Set for Next Week on St. Thomas, St. Croix
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is reminding the public of the upcoming full-scale pediatric disaster exercise set for Tuesday, on St. Thomas, and Thursday, on St. Croix. Exercise activities will take place at locations across the territory, including the Lockhart K-8 School on St. Thomas, and at the Pearl B. Larsen […]
VI Department of Health to Conduct Full-Scale Pediatric Disaster Preparedness Exercise March 24 – 26
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health, through its Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program and Division of Public Health Preparedness, has launched a multi-phase emergency preparedness exercise titled Operation Guardian Angels, designed to strengthen the territory’s ability to respond to disasters involving infants, children, and adolescents. “Children have unique medical […]
VI Department of Health’s Maternal & Child Health Clinics to Close for Disaster Preparedness Training
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The VI Department of Health advises the public that the Maternal & Child Health (MCH) Clinics, on St. Thomas and St. Croix, will close on Thursday and Friday, respectively, to allow for staff participation in a children’s disaster preparedness tabletop exercise. The MCH clinic will be closed: on St. Thomas: Thursday, March […]
VI Board of Dental Examiners to Hold Quarterly Board Meeting February 27
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Board of Dental Examiners will hold its quarterly board meeting on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Microsoft Teams Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/28392179828199?p=pNr0tV52RKdA94WzV4 Meeting ID: 283 921 798 281 99 Passcode: 44TH2jq3 Dial in by phone +1 939-236-6758, 505683704# Phone conference ID: 505 683 704# Join on a […]
Public Notice: Environmental Health Offices Closed for Training, Feb. 23 – 26
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is advising the public that the Division of Environmental Health offices territorywide will be closed from Monday, February 23 to Thursday, February 26, 2026. During this period, Environmental Health staff will be participating in their annual professional training with the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), focused […]
VI Department of Health Urges Flu Vaccination as Puerto Rico Influenza Emergency Worsens
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is urging residents to take immediate steps to protect themselves and their families as flu activity continues to rise in Puerto Rico, posing serious risks, particularly for those who remain unvaccinated. “What we are seeing in Puerto Rico is a sobering reminder that influenza is not […]
VI Department of Health Launches “Good Choices, Better Living” Campaign to Support Healthier Lifestyles Across the Territory
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health, this month, is launching Good Choices, Better Living, a new public education campaign designed to support residents in making small, achievable lifestyle choices that can improve health and reduce the risk of chronic disease. The campaign, which kicks off during American Heart Month, encourages practical steps related […]
VI Department of Health’s Community Health Program to Hold Adult Immunization Clinic on St. John
ST. JOHN, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — On Friday, February 13, 2026, the VI Department of Health’s Community Health Program will hold an Adult Immunization Clinic at the Morris F. De Castro Clinic at Cruz Bay. Appointments are strongly recommended. To schedule an appointment or for more information, please call 340-776-6400. “Adult immunizations are an important part […]
Virgin Islands Department of Health Hosts Air Force Southern Medical Leadership
St. Croix, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health and VI Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) on Thursday met with senior medical and logistics leadership from Air Force Southern (AFSOUTH) for an engagement focused on the Territory’s public health preparedness and emergency response coordination. “This engagement reflects the importance of strong partnerships […]