St. Thomas, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Department of Health, in proud partnership with the University of Miami – Miller School of Medicine, hosted its second annual CREW Research Symposium on Tuesday. It marked the culmination of an intensive eight-week summer program designed to prepare the next generation
St. Thomas, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Department of Health, in proud partnership with the University of Miami – Miller School of Medicine, hosted its second annual CREW Research Symposium on Tuesday. It marked the culmination of an intensive eight-week summer program designed to prepare the next generation
St. Thomas, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – More than 1,100 no-cost veterinary services—valued at more than $127,000—were delivered to residents on St. Thomas through the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Program, according to the final report delivered to the VI Department of Health this week. A 20-man
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The VI Department of Health will close its offices in each district respectively, on the following dates, for Staff Appreciation Days: Friday, June 20, 2025 – St. Croix District Friday, June 27, 2025 – St. Thomas-St. John District These closures will allow the Department to honor
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health proudly announces that more than 1,100 residents from across the territory participated in the 2025 Health & Wellness Fair, taking advantage of free health screenings, vaccinations, mental health support, and other essential services designed to promote long-term wellness and preventive care.
St. Croix, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Department of Health extends heartfelt thanks to the St. Croix community for its enthusiastic participation in the 2025 USVI Health and Wellness Fair. Over the course of the week, more than 350 residents—ranging in age from 6 to 92—visited the fair
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health advises the public that Environmental Health and Safety Division offices territorywide will be closed from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025, to allow staff to participate in mandatory training. Regular operations will resume promptly at noon. The
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health is notifying the public that its clinics on St. Croix and St. Thomas will temporarily operate from 2025 USVI Health and Wellness Fair locations scheduled for the first two weeks of June. USVI Health and Wellness Fair dates and locations are
To date this year, 1,024 confirmed measles cases have been reported across 31 states, with 14 outbreaks active in 2025. Three deaths have already occurred—including two children. Nearly all cases, 96%, involve individuals who are unvaccinated, or vaccination status is unknown, and children under 5 account for 30% of infections.
VI Department of Health Partners with the Humane Society of St. Thomas to Deliver Comprehensive Veterinary Services St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands — The VI Department of Health, in partnership with the Humane Society of St. Thomas, is proud to announce a two-week Pet Care Clinic offering comprehensive veterinary services
US VIRGIN ISLANDS — The VI Department of Health and the VI Department of Human Services are partnering to provide the public with timely updates on critical health and social service issues through a new bi-monthly livestreamed news briefing. The first briefing will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday,
