Morris F. De Castro Clinic on St. John Resumes Normal Operations
ST. JOHN, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is advising the public that the Morris F. De Castro Clinic on St. John has resumed normal operating hours, open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Department is also notifying the St. John community that the Division of Environmental Health […]
U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health Affirms Its Use of the Prior Vaccine Schedule
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is assuring families, healthcare providers, and the wider community that the childhood and adolescent vaccination schedule in the Territory remains unchanged. Children in the U.S. Virgin Islands should continue to receive routine vaccines on the same schedule that has long been used to protect their health […]
VI Department of Health Continues Its “Community Wellness Day” Initiative to Reduce Barriers to Care
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is continuing its “Community Wellness Day” initiative aimed at bringing essential health and wellness services directly into housing communities that often experience barriers to accessing care. Community Wellness Days have been scheduled at two housing communities for the month of February: Paul M. Pearson Garden, St. […]
Statement from the Virgin Islands Department of Health on Behavioral and Mental Health Services and Facilities
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health recognizes the growing concern among residents regarding access to behavioral and mental health services in the Territory. Behavioral health, which encompasses mental health, is a critical public health issue, and the Department takes seriously its responsibility to ensure that care is delivered in a manner that […]
Morris F. De Castro Clinic on St. John to Reopen on a Limited Schedule Next Week
ST. JOHN, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health advises the public that the Morris F. De Castro Clinic on St. John will reopen next week on a limited schedule, operating Tuesday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., before fully resuming operations on Monday, January 26, 2026. The limited schedule reflects a […]
Morris F. De Castro Clinic on St. John Temporarily Closed Due to Staffing Challenges
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is advising the public that the Morris F. De Castro Clinic on St. John is closed through Friday due to staffing challenges. The Department is actively working to address the situation and will resume normal operations as quickly as possible. Affected programs include the Maternal Child […]
VI Department of Health Launches Online Food and Water Safety Complaint Portal
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health has launched an online food and water safety complaint portal, making it easier for residents to report suspected foodborne or waterborne illnesses, as well as concerns related to sanitation, hygiene, and food safety practices at food service establishments. “Ensuring safe and sanitary conditions and proper […]
VI Department of Health, Office of Disaster Recovery Break Ground on Donna M. Christian Christensen, MD Health Center
St. Croix, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health and Office of Disaster Recovery, joined by the Territory’s leadership, recovery partners, contractors, and community stakeholders, officially broke ground, on Tuesday, on the Donna M. Christian Christensen, MD Health Center, marking a major milestone in the revitalization of public health infrastructure on St. […]
VI Department of Health to Break Ground on the Donna M. Christian Christensen, MD, Health Center
St. Croix, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, December 16, marking the official start of construction on the Donna M. Christian Christensen, MD, Health Center, formerly known as the Charles Harwood Memorial Complex, at Estate Richmond. “This ceremony represents a significant milestone […]
Health’s EMS-Children Program Donates Pediatric Care Supplies to Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health, through its Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program, today, donated a range of specialized pediatric care supplies to the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center (JFL) on St. Croix. “These donated items will strengthen the hospital’s ability to care for infants and children […]