DOH Completes Introduction of New Ambulances in the Territory
The USVI Department of Health (DOH) introduced three more of the new custom built ambulances during a Dedication and Passing-of-the-Key Ceremony that was held today at 9:30am, in the parking lot of the Schneider Regional Medical Center (SRMC). Two of the 2017 Ford SuperDuty F-450 4X4 6.7L Turbo Diesel Engine ambulances have been designated for […]
DOH Unveils New Ambulances during Press Conference and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
During a press conference and ribbon cutting ceremony that was held at 10:30am today, the USVI Department of Health (DOH) unveiled two of the five newly custom built 2017 Ford SuperDuty F-450 4X4 6.7L Turbo Diesel Engine ambulances, that recently arrived in the Territory. The ceremony was held in the parking lot of the Charles […]
Federal Government Approves Extension of Health Commissioner’s VI Assignment
In response to the request by Governor Kenneth E. Mapp, the United States Department of Health and Human Services has agreed to extend for another year the assignment of Dr. Michelle Davis to serve as the Virgin Islands Commissioner of Health.
DOH to Hold Events in Celebration of National Public Health Week Monday, April 3rd-Friday, April 7th
The USVI Department of Health (DOH) will host various events from Monday, April 3rd thru Friday, April 7th in recognition of the American Public Health Association’s National Public Health Week, themed “Healthiest Nation 2030.” The DOH will be educating the community on various health issues affecting the Virgin Islands and providing health tips, so that […]
DOH to Host Hepatitis C Virus Trainings
The USVI Department of Health (DOH), Division of Mental Health, Alcoholism and Drug Dependency Services will be hosting Hepatitis C Virus trainings in both districts, St. Thomas on March 27, 2017 and St. Croix on March 28, 2017, in partnership with the Northeast & Caribbean Addiction Technology Transfer Center. Behavioral and health care professionals in the Territory […]
DOH to Host Hepatitis C Virus Trainings
The USVI Department of Health (DOH), Division of Mental Health, Alcoholism and Drug Dependency Services will be hosting Hepatitis C Virus trainings in both districts, St. Thomas on March 27, 2017 and St. Croix on March 28, 2017, in partnership with the Northeast & Caribbean Addiction Technology Transfer Center. Behavioral and health care professionals in the Territory […]
DOH to Hold All Staff Meeting
The Virgin Islands Department of Health (DOH) will be holding an All Staff Meeting, for its employees, on the following days:
DOH Recognizes March as National Nutrition Month
The USVI Department of Health’s Women, Infants and Children’s (WIC) Program, joins the National Nutrition Month campaign; it’s a campaign that focuses attention on making informed food choices which in turn promotes good health. As a premier child nutrition program that promotes good nutrition as a method to maintain good health, the WIC division is […]
DOH Announces Loan Repayment Program Through Zika Funding
The National Health Services Corps (NHSC) is currently seeking applicants for the Zika Loan Repayment Program. NHSC mission is focused on workforce distribution of competent primary care providers and the transformation of health care delivery. There is a strong emphasis on improving the health of persons living in underserved communities by connecting skilled medical professionals to […]
DOH EMS Staff Receives Thank You Letter from Tourist
On Thursday, February 16, 2017, at approximately 6:00pm, the USVI Department of Health (DOH), received an unexpected visitor at the Charles Harwood Complex (CHC), located on St. Croix. A tourist, Vincent Tortorella-visiting from the U.S. mainland-arrived at the DOH with the belief that he had reached the hospital, thru his GPS. As Commissioner Davis and […]
