Virgin Islands Department of Health Launches Gen Z Suicide Prevention Campaign
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health today announced the launch of a comprehensive Gen Z Suicide Prevention Campaign, a targeted, territory-wide effort to address the growing mental health crisis affecting young people ages 14–26 and to equip parents and caregivers with tools to better support them. “We are seeing a growing mental health […]
Virgin Islands Department of Health Launches Gen Z Suicide Prevention Campaign
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health today announced the launch of a comprehensive Gen Z Suicide Prevention Campaign, a targeted, territory-wide effort to address the growing mental health crisis affecting young people ages 14–26 and to equip parents and caregivers with tools to better support them. “We are seeing a growing […]
Virgin Islands Department of Health Reports that Hantavirus Risk to USVI Remains Very Low
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is informing residents and visitors that there are currently no confirmed cases of hantavirus in the U.S. Virgin Islands and that the risk to the Territory remains very low. The Department continues to monitor updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), federal health […]
Virgin Islands Department of Health Warns of Fraudulent Calls Targeting Licensed Healthcare Providers
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is alerting licensed healthcare providers and employers across the Territory to a series of fraudulent phone calls in which individuals falsely claim that professional licenses have been suspended, revoked, or are under investigation. Reports, received today, indicate that these calls appear to originate from the Department […]
VI Department of Health to Focus on Homelessness and Suicide Prevention for Mental Health Awareness Month
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the Virgin Islands Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Division is launching a series of initiatives aimed at supporting vulnerable populations and strengthening community awareness around mental health. Central to this year’s observance is a community-wide effort to support individuals experiencing homelessness. Throughout the […]
VI Department of Health Hosts Senior US Health and Human Services Federal Delegation in St. Thomas
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The VI Department of Health, on Monday, welcomed a high-level delegation from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), for a visit focused on strengthening emergency preparedness, healthcare system resilience, and pre-hospital care across the Territory. “This visit represents an important opportunity […]
VI Department of Health’s WIC Program Rolls Out Enhanced Food Packages for Women and Children
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is pleased to announce the rollout of updated food packages, offering greater flexibility and improved nutritional value for participating families. “The Department of Health welcomes these enhancements, which align directly with our mission to reduce health risks and improve […]
Virgin Islands Department of Health Releases 2025 Epidemiology Annual Report
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is pleased to announce the release of its 2025 Epidemiology Annual Report which provides a comprehensive overview of disease trends, public health responses, and key accomplishments of the Epidemiology Division over the past year. The report is available on the Department’s website, www.doh.vi.gov. “As Commissioner of Health, […]
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 […]