VI Department of Health Team to be Featured at SRMC’s “Dinner with a Doctor” on August 28
St. Thomas, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health encourages the community to attend the upcoming “Dinner with a Doctor” event hosted by Schneider Regional Medical Center (SRMC) on Thursday, August 28, at 6 p.m. in the hospital’s main lobby. “We are proud to be featured presenters for this month’s ‘Dinner with a […]
Future USVI Healthcare Leaders Celebrated at Second Annual CREW Research Symposium
St. Thomas, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Department of Health, in proud partnership with the University of Miami – Miller School of Medicine, hosted its second annual CREW Research Symposium on Tuesday. It marked the culmination of an intensive eight-week summer program designed to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals in the USVI. […]
U.S. Military Provides Vital Veterinary Care in the U.S. Virgin Islands
St. Thomas, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – More than 1,100 no-cost veterinary services—valued at more than $127,000—were delivered to residents on St. Thomas through the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Program, according to the final report delivered to the VI Department of Health this week. A 20-man IRT team of military veterinarians, […]
VI Department of Health to Close Offices for Staff Appreciation Days
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The VI Department of Health will close its offices in each district respectively, on the following dates, for Staff Appreciation Days: Friday, June 20, 2025 – St. Croix District Friday, June 27, 2025 – St. Thomas-St. John District These closures will allow the Department to honor and thank its dedicated team […]
More Than 1,100 Residents Receive Services at the 2025 USVI Health & Wellness Fair
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health proudly announces that more than 1,100 residents from across the territory participated in the 2025 Health & Wellness Fair, taking advantage of free health screenings, vaccinations, mental health support, and other essential services designed to promote long-term wellness and preventive care. “From young children getting caught […]
Department of Health Thanks St. Croix for Supporting the Health and Wellness Fair
St. Croix, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Department of Health extends heartfelt thanks to the St. Croix community for its enthusiastic participation in the 2025 USVI Health and Wellness Fair. Over the course of the week, more than 350 residents—ranging in age from 6 to 92—visited the fair to access free health services, […]
Environmental Health and Safety Division to Temporarily Close for Staff Training on Friday
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health advises the public that Environmental Health and Safety Division offices territorywide will be closed from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025, to allow staff to participate in mandatory training. Regular operations will resume promptly at noon. The Department thanks the public for its […]
VI Department of Health Clinics to Move Operations to Support 2025 Health & Wellness Fair
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health is notifying the public that its clinics on St. Croix and St. Thomas will temporarily operate from 2025 USVI Health and Wellness Fair locations scheduled for the first two weeks of June. USVI Health and Wellness Fair dates and locations are as follows: St. Croix: June […]
Measles Update
To date this year, 1,024 confirmed measles cases have been reported across 31 states, with 14 outbreaks active in 2025. Three deaths have already occurred—including two children. Nearly all cases, 96%, involve individuals who are unvaccinated, or vaccination status is unknown, and children under 5 account for 30% of infections. Territorial Epidemiologist, Dr. Esther Ellis, […]
No Cost Pet Clinic Coming to St. Thomas June 17–28
VI Department of Health Partners with the Humane Society of St. Thomas to Deliver Comprehensive Veterinary Services St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands — The VI Department of Health, in partnership with the Humane Society of St. Thomas, is proud to announce a two-week Pet Care Clinic offering comprehensive veterinary services at no cost to pet […]