Alert: FDA Issues Public Notification on SWAG, May Lower Blood Pressure to Dangerous Levels
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a public notification on S.W.A.G., advising consumers against purchasing the sexual enhancement product sold across various website and in some retail stores. The VI Department of Health is also advising the public not to use this product. According to the FDA, S.W.A.G. contains […]
VI Board of Dental Examiners to Hold Quarterly Board Meeting
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Board of Dental Examiners will hold its quarterly Board meeting on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Microsoft Teams Need help? Join the Meeting Now Meeting ID: 240 850 374 545 Passcode: r8Du8b __________________________________________________________________________ Dial-in by phone +1 939-236-6758,,523798704# Puerto Rico, San Juan Find a local number Phone […]
VI Department of Health’s Offices Territorywide to Close at Noon Today
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Department of Health is reminding the public that its offices territorywide will close at 12 p.m. today, April 5, 2024, to allow for employee participation in activities related to the observance of National Public Health Week. All offices will resume normal operations on Monday, April 8, 2024. VI […]
VI Department of Health Encourages Public to Know the Symptoms of Dengue
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – VI Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion is encouraging the public to become familiar with the symptoms of dengue, the mosquito-borne virus, and the best courses of action for treatment. “According to the CDC, dengue viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 can have similar symptoms in the early stages,” said Commissioner Encarnacion. […]
VI Department of Health Announces the Launch of its Food Safety Hotline
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Department of Health’s Epidemiology Division, along with the Environmental Health Division, is announcing the launch of a Food Safety Hotline dedicated to promptly addressing the public’s food safety concerns. The Food Safety Hotline allows the public to report any issues related to food safety, such as suspected food […]
VI Department of Health Celebrates National Public Health Week with Community Outreach
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – This week, in celebration of National Public Health Week, the VI Department of Health (VIDOH) team is focused on making stronger connections to better serve the community. The 2024 theme is “Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health.” “Public health extends beyond healthcare,” said VI Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion. […]
VI Health Commissioner Advises the Public to Protect Against Dengue, Remain Vigilant
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – VI Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion is encouraging the public to take steps to protect against dengue as the number of cases in the neighboring island of Puerto Rico reaches a record high. Puerto Rico has declared a State of Emergency due to dengue with 549 cases reported as of Thursday, the […]
VI Department of Health Announces End of Free COVID Testing and Closure of the COVID-19 Hotline
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health’s Epidemiology Division is announcing the closure of its COVID-19 hotline and the end of free COVID-19 testing as of Friday. This decision follows the exhaustion of funding provided by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are deeply appreciative of […]
University of Miami’s Prestigious Miller School of Medicine Launches Heart Health Initiative in the USVI
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The US Virgin Islands suffers some of the worst rates of adverse cardiovascular outcomes in the United States. With more than 40 percent of healthcare positions vacant, the Territory also experiences significant health care workforce shortages – and a majority of caregivers in the territory hail from outside the USVI – […]
VI Board of Physical Therapy to Emergency Board Meeting
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Board of Physical Therapy will hold an emergency Board meeting on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. via Zoom. The Office of Professional Licensure and Health Planning is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: VI BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EMERGENCY MEETING Time: Jan 30, 2024, 07:30 AM Puerto […]