DOH Launches Electronic Birth & Death Records System
The Department of Health is pleased to announce the implementation on June 5, 2017 of the Office of Vital Records and Statistics, Vital Records Information Management System (VRIMS). VRIMS, is an integrated web-based software solution developed to support the administration of an electronic natality and mortality registry. Health Commissioner Michelle S. Davis has been a strong supporter of all USVI inter-agency collaborative […]
DOH Promotes Healthy Families through Nurse-Family Partnership Program and Celebrates Graduates
The USVI Department of Health (DOH) celebrated four families today, during a graduation for those who participated in the Virgin Islands Nurse-Family Partnership program (NFP). The mothers, fathers and children all received gifts, a catered lunch, other treats. The annual graduation was held at the Windward Passage from 11:00am – 3:00pm. Commissioner Michelle, S. Davis, […]
DOH Promotes Healthy Families through Nurse-Family Partnership Program and Celebrates Graduates
The USVI Department of Health (DOH) celebrated four families today, during a graduation for those who participated in the Virgin Islands Nurse-Family Partnership program (NFP). The mothers, fathers and children all received gifts, a catered lunch, other treats. The annual graduation was held at the Windward Passage from 11:00am – 3:00pm. Commissioner Michelle, S. Davis, […]
DOH Recognizes Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
The Department of Health recognizes Thursday, June 8th, 2017, as Caribbean/American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day! This is an opportunity for us to educate ourselves and our community about HIV/AIDS, and learn how each person can play a role in the prevention of HIV. Since the disease was first discovered in the early 1980’s significant strides have […]
DOH Celebrates New Graduates of the Nurse-Family Partnership Program Graduation to be Held on Friday, June 9, 2017
The Department of Health’s Virgin Islands Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) and Maternal Child Health & Children with Special Health Care Needs Programs are proud to announce their 2017 Graduates: 1. Kimberly Thomas/Malik Francis 2. Tynesha Jean/Z’nariah Thomas 3. Kenilla Pascal/Denae Cline 4. Tamika Charles/Adrion Charles These individuals participated in the NFP, in which mother and baby […]
Commissioner Davis Announces Medical Director Appointment
Commissioner Michelle S. Davis, PhD, is happy to announce the appointment of Tai Camille Hunte- Ceasar, MD, as the Department of Health’s (DOH) Medical Director.
Zika Action Day – Sunday, May 28th on St. Croix
Families and children of St. Croix are invited to enjoy Free rides/activities, Free entertainment and Fabulous giveaways at the Department of Health’s Zika Action Day, to be held on Sunday, May 28th, from 12pm-6pm at the Ten Pins Bowling Center. It’s a free event for the family and a perfect way for your children to […]
Over 150 Residents on St. Croix Receive the Gift-of-Hearing
The USVI Department of Health (DOH) has recognized hearing loss as an area of need in the community and proactively researched and secured, with the assistance of Dr. Wincess Gentius, Clinical Doctor of Audiology, support and resources to provide hearing testing and FREE hearing aids to individuals who are not able to afford such a […]
PUBLIC NOTICE: The Virgin Islands Department of Health Wants Your Input
The Virgin Islands Department of Health would like to hear what you have to say about our Preventive Health and Health Services (PHHS) Block Grant work plan. You are invited to a public meeting where you will have the opportunity to review our work plan and provide feedback on our proposed objectives and program activities.
DOH Announces Substance Abuse Group Therapy on St. Croix
The Department of Health (DOH), Division of Mental Health, Alcoholism and Drug Dependency Services announces a Wellness Self-Management Group Therapy for those who need assistance with personal recovery from alcohol or illegal and prescribed drugs.
