Event Overview
2025 USVI Health & Wellness Fair – “Check your Health. Connect to Care”
Purpose: Providing free and accessible essential health services and a strong linkage to care for all USVI residents.
Organizer: VI Department of Health
Dates & Locations
St. Croix: June 2-6, 2025, Educational Complex High School
St. Thomas: June 9-12, 2025, Ivanna Eudora Kean High School
St. John: June 13, 2025, Morris F. DeCastro Clinic
Hours
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
Free Services
Health Screenings
- Blood Pressure Check
- Cholesterol Test
- A1C Test
- Glucose Test
- STI/ HIV Testing
Women’s Health
- Breast Screening
- Pap Smear
- HPV Screening
Men’s Health
- Digital rectal exam
Pediatric Services
- Child Vaccination
- Back-to-School physical
- Sports Physical
Mental Wellness
- Depression & Anxiety Screening
- Substance Use Screening
- Stress Assessments
Referral Services
- Info on follow-up care
Stay Connected
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/virginislandsDOH @virginislandsDOH
Instagram: Instagram @usvi_doh
LinkedIn: (23) US Virgin Islands Department of Health | LinkedIn
Event Updates & Announcements
Accessibility & Safety
All sites are ADA compliant.
The VI Fire & Emergency Medical Services and the VI Police Department will be at each site daily.
Supporting Partners
Partners: Healthcare Providers: Partner or donate services/Vendors/Exhibitors
Get Involved
To volunteer, email your availability to:
- Lashonette Schjang, schjang@doh.vi.gov
- Oshana Garcia, garcia@doh.vi.gov
- Marcus Bailey, bailey@doh.vi.gov
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Health and Wellness Fair 2025?
The Health and Wellness Fair is a community event designed to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being and to provide strong linkage to long-term care. It brings together health professionals, wellness brands, and community organizations to offer free services and resources.
When and where is the fair taking place?
The fair will be held:
June 2 -6, 2025 at the St. Croix Educational Complex High School
June 9-12, 2025, at the Ivanna Eudora Kean High School, St. Thomas
And June 13, 2025, at the Morris F. DeCastro Clinic on St. John.
What at the hours of operation?
Doors open at 9 a.m. and close at 3 p.m.
Who can attend the fair?
The event is open to everyone! Families, students, seniors, and individuals of all ages are welcome.
Is there a cost to attend?
No. The Health and Wellness Fair is completely free to attend.
Is there a cost for services?
All services are free.
Do I need to register in advance?
An appointment or pre-registration is NOT required. Services will be provided on a first-come, -first-serve basis. Walk-ins only.
How can I register?
Registration must be completed in-person at the fair site.
What do I need to bring?
A form of identification is recommended but not required. However, insured individuals should bring their insurance card. All services are provided at no cost to the attendee, but some costs may be charged to the insurance provider.
What kinds of services will be available?
Yes. Health screenings such as blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, STI and HIV will be offered at no cost. mental health resources,
Will there be other activities?
Yes. Each day of the fair will feature an afternoon “De-Stress Zone” featuring with activities such as art, dance and music to help reduce and manage stress.
Who will be exhibiting at the fair?
Exhibitors include hospitals, health centers, mental health professionals, community nonprofits and more. A full list of our participants is available on our website.
Can my business or organization participate?
To request participation as an exhibitor or sponsor, please email our lead organizers:
- Lashonette Schjang, lashonette.schjang@doh.vi.gov
- Oshana Garcia, oshana.garcia@doh.vi.gov
- Marcus Bailey, marcus.bailey@doh.vi.gov
Are the venues accessible for individuals with disabilities?
Yes. All fair venues are ADA-compliant and wheel-chair accessible. ASL interpretation will be provided. Staff will be available to assist with mobility and communications.
Will food and beverages be available?
Healthy snacks, refreshments from food vendors will be available throughout the day.
Health centers, community organizations and various government agencies have all signed on to become Health and Wellness Fair partners. All are welcome. Interested in becoming a partner? Email in your information and availability to:
- Lashonette Schjang, lashonette.schjang@doh.vi.gov
- Oshana Garcia, oshana.garcia@doh.vi.gov
- Marcus Bailey, marcus.bailey@doh.vi.gov
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Partners
AARP
Able Transportation Services
American Cancer Society
American Red Cross VI
Ashar Counselling and Psychological Services
Buoyant Living Psychotherapy
Cancer Support VI
Caricare Family
Catholic Charites
Comprehensive Orthopedic Global
Continuum Care
Department of Agriculture
Department of Education
Department Of Human Services
Department of Parks, Sports, and Recreation
Department of Tourism
Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands
Whitaker Healthcare Center
East End Medical Center
Family Resources Center
Frederiksted Health Center
Harry Physical Therapy & Wellness
Insight Psychological
Island Health and Wellness Center
Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital
Legal Services of the Virgin Islands
Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands
May Sun Home Health
Methodist Outreach
My Brothers Workshop
Office of the Delegate to Congress
Office of the Governor
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Office of the Virgin Islands Americans with Disabilities Act
Office of Veteran Affairs
Paradise Chiropractic & Wellness Center
Partners4kids
Pediatric Care Center
PFLAG
Plessen Healthcare
Plessen Ophthalmology
Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands Veterans Health Administration, US Department of Veterans Affairs
Raphael O. Wheatley Skill Center
Red Hook Family Practice
Salvation Army
Schneider Regional Medical Center
St. Croix Career & Technical Education Center (C-TECH)
St. Croix Mission Outreach
St. Thomas/ St. Croix Cancer Specialists
Stan Massaging
Synergy
Tropical Health
United HealthCare via Division of Personnel
Urban Foot Care Center
UVI School of Nursing
VA Caribbean Healthcare System
VALI Transformation
VI Department of Public Works – VITRAN
VI Natural Medicine
VI Association for Independent Living, Inc.
VI Center for Integrative Medicine
VI Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocates
VI Diabetes Center of Excellence
VI Good Food Coalition
VI University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (VIUCEDD)
VITEMA
Wilson Healthcare Consultants, LLC
Women’s Coalition of St. Croix
