VI Department of Health’s Environmental Health Offices to Close for Training
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health’s Environmental Health offices territorywide will close next week to allow staff to attend an essential Data Capacity Training program. On St. Thomas, the Environmental Health Office will close from Monday, Aug. 28, to Friday Sep. 1. On St. Croix, the office will close from Tuesday, Aug.
VI Department of Health Dispels Rumors of a New COVID Health Advisory
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health is dispelling rumors that a New Health Advisory has been issued recommending social distancing and wearing of masks to protect against the variant XBB. On Monday, department officials received reports of a factitious advisory circulating on social media platforms that a New COVID Health Advisory has
VI Women, Infants and Child Program’s FY 2024 State Plan of Operations Open for Public Comment
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health is advising the public that its Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) is preparing for submission of the State Plan of Operations for Fiscal Year 2024. Persons wishing to review or comment on the development of the State Plan or to apply
VI Department of Health’s Press Conference Rescheduled for 4 pm on Wednesday, Aug. 16
The VI Department of Health has rescheduled the time of its press conference from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, to announce a significant step forward in the Territory’s patient evacuation capabilities in the event of a major disaster. What: VI Department of Health (VIDOH) Press Conference Who: VI Health Commissioner Justa
Phase 2 of the Charles Harwood Memorial Complex Demolition Begins
St. Croix, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Today, the VI Department of Health began Phase 2 of the demolition of the Charles Harwood Memorial Complex, remaining on track to complete the work by the first quarter of 2024. Phase 2 includes the Annex Building, which at one time served as the island’s hospital and later housed various
VI Department of Health Partners with DoD to Offer VI Children No Cost Physicals and Vaccinations
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The USVI Department of Health is announcing that it has partnered with the US Department of Defense’s Innovation Readiness Training (IRT) Program to offer medical services to children aged 4 to 17, at no cost, during the first two weeks of August. Between August 2nd and August 11th, the IRT team, working
Vital Records and Statistics Office on St. Thomas Closed Today
St. Thomas, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS –The VI Department of Health advises the public that the Vital Records and Statistics Office in the St. Thomas-St. John District located at Knud Hansen will be closed today Friday, July 28, 2023, due to electrical issues. The Vital Records & Statistics Office will resume its regular operating schedule on
Morris De Castro Clinic on St. John Closed Today
St. John, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS –The VI Department of Health is informing the St. John community that the Morris de Castro Clinic on St. John is closed today due to a malfunctioning air conditioning unit. Repairs are underway. The department apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused.
VI Department of Health to Host First-Ever Cancer Summit on St. Croix
St. Croix, U.S VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health’s Chronic Disease Division is hosting the Territory’s first-ever Cancer Summit, Tuesday and Wednesday (July 18 – 19), on St. Croix, bringing together local and federal government partners, community organizations, healthcare providers and advocates to collaborate on the development of a USVI Cancer Plan. The
Morris De Castro Clinic on St. John Closed Today
St. John, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS –The VI Department of Health is informing the St. John community that the Morris de Castro Clinic on St. John is closed today due to a malfunctioning air conditioning unit. Repairs are underway. The department apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused.