DOH’s Special Needs Shelters Ready for Activation
The Department of Health (DOH) will operate Special Needs Shelters (SpNS) for persons requiring special assistance during emergency evacuation situations. The intent is to provide, to the extent possible under emergency conditions, an environment in which the current level of health of persons with special needs is maintained. The SpNS is not a hospital, a […]
New Lab Equipment Improves Disease Detection in U.S. Virgin Islands
Historically, the U.S. Virgin Islands did not have the capability to preform high complexity testing and had to ship specimens off island, although it is located in a geographic region where mosquitos that carry Zika, dengue and chikungunya viruses are common.
DOH to Host Zika Action Day Saturday, August 26th on St. Thomas
The USVI Department of Health (DOH) will be hosting its second Zika Action Day, of the year, on St. Thomas. It will be held on Saturday, August 26th, in the Fort Christian parking lot, from 12pm-6pm. Zika Action Day will be a fun-filled event for the entire community, including Zika information, free Zika prevention products, […]
DOH to Host Walkability Town Hall Meeting on St. Croix
The USVI Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with other public and private agencies, will hold a Town Hall Meeting on St. Croix, Thursday, August 31, 2017, at the DC Canegata Multi-Recreational Center.
DOH Hosts 2nd Annual Back-to-School Immunization Drive
The Department of Health held the 2nd Annual Back-to-School Immunization Drive today, August 18th. Out of the 132 parents that registered, 105 children received vaccinations and clearance forms. Each child received a lunch bag and other goodies.
DOH to Host Town Hall Meeting on St. John; Seeking Input from St. John Residents–WALKABILITY Study
The USVI Department of Health (DOH) in partnership with other public and private agencies, to include the St. John Administrator and the St. John Foundation, will hold a Town Hall Meeting on the island of St. John, on Wednesday, August 9, 2017.
DOH Launches Smoke-Free Campaign
The USVI Department of Health (DOH) officially launched its “Be Smoke-Free Tobacco Campaign,” with the posting of billboards in select areas on St. Croix (Hannah’s Rest, Villa Lorraine and Sunny Isle Shopping Center). The campaign serves to alert residents and visitors of the dangers of smoking in association with one’s health and the dangers of […]
DOH to Host 2nd Annual Free Immunization Back-to-School Event
In support of our children, in the territory, preparing to go Back-to-School and in recognition of National Immunization Month, the Department of Health (DOH) will be hosting the 2nd Annual Free Immunization Back-to-School event. We will be providing FREE Immunizations-for the uninsured and Medicaid- to all children, K-12. The usual $15 administrative fee will be […]
DOH to Host 2nd Annual Free Immunization Back-to-School Event
In support of our children, in the territory, preparing to go Back-to-School and in recognition of National Immunization Month, the Department of Health (DOH) will be hosting the 2nd Annual Free Immunization Back-to-School event. We will be providing FREE Immunizations-for the uninsured and Medicaid- to all children, K-12. The usual $15 administrative fee will be […]
DOH to Host 2nd Annual Free Immunization Back-to-School Event
In support of our children, in the territory, preparing to go Back-to-School and in recognition of National Immunization Month, the Department of Health (DOH) will be hosting the 2nd Annual Free Immunization Back-to-School event. We will be providing FREE Immunizations-for the uninsured and Medicaid- to all children, K-12. The usual $15 administrative fee will be […]
