VI Department of Health Offices and Hotlines to Close for Thanksgiving and Day of Prayer Holidays
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health offices and hotlines territory-wide will be closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday and the Day of Prayer for Peace, respectively. Operations will resume on Monday, November 27. The VI Department of Health family wishes everyone a joyous Happy Thanksgiving and we hope this […]
VI Department of Health Provides Update on Public and Private School Lead Testing
St. Croix, US VIRGIN ISLANDS – During Monday’s Government House press briefing, VI Health Department Territorial Epidemiologist, Dr. Esther Ellis, provided an update on pediatric lead testing of children aged 0 to 6 years old on the island of St. Croix. “As of this morning, 390 children have completed the initial finger-prick sample. Of the […]
VI Department of Health Celebrates Completion of the New WIC Building on St. Thomas
ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – In a ceremony held Wednesday, the VI Department of Health cut the ribbon on its newly constructed Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Building at the Knud Hansen Complex on St. Thomas, calling it a milestone in the department’s continuing effort to address health disparities and improve health equity with […]
VI Department of Health Announces Initiative for Pediatric Lead Testing on St. Croix, Sets Goal to Test 1,000 Children
St. Croix, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr., during today’s Government House press briefing, declared a State of Emergency to address the potable water system on St. Croix and concerns about elevated levels of lead and copper. As the Department of Planning and Natural Resources collaborates with its federal partners and the Water and […]
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announces ‘no drinking’ advisory for potable water within certain areas in St. Croix
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — In a decisive effort to safeguard the health and wellbeing of our community, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced today that the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) is issuing a “no drinking or consumption” advisory for the potable water system on the island of St. Croix. This precautionary measure is in response to […]
VI Department of Health Premieres ”Step Into Wellness” Video Series
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health proudly introduces “Step into Wellness,” a new video series aimed at empowering Virgin Islanders with the tools and knowledge needed to live a healthier life. The premiere episode is scheduled for Thursday, September 28, at 7 p.m., on the department’s official social media platforms and Government
Update: St. John’s DeCastro Clinic Closed for the Remainder of the Week
St. John, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health is advising the St. John community that the Morris DeCastro Clinic is closed for the remainder of this week due poor air circulation at the facility. On Wednesday, the department announced the clinic would close at 12 p.m. for the remainder of the week
St. John’s DeCastro Clinic to Close at Noon for the Remainder of the Week
St. John, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health is advising the St. John community that the Morris DeCastro Clinic will close at 12 p.m. for the remainder of the week. Power outages have impacted the compressor of one of the clinic’s air conditioning units. The clinic will operate on an abbreviated schedule
Territory to Receive Initial Shipment of Updated Moderna and Pfizer-Bio-NTech COVID Vaccines
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Department of Health is announcing that the Territory is set to receive its initial shipment of the enhanced Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccines by the end of this week. This development follows last week’s commendation by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), coupled with the approval from the
VI Department of Health Seeks Public Input on Plans to Solicit Support from DoD Innovative Readiness Program
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Department of Health intends to solicit assistance from the Department of Defense’s Innovative Readiness Training Program. The assistance will provide medically underserved Virgin Islands residents with access to no-cost dental, vision, and health screenings, examinations, and services. The proposed assistance will take place at multiple locations in the Virgin
