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VI Department of Health to Focus on Homelessness and Suicide Prevention for Mental Health Awareness Month

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the Virgin Islands Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Division is launching a series of initiatives aimed at supporting vulnerable populations and strengthening community awareness around mental health. Central to this year’s observance is a community-wide effort to

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the Virgin Islands Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Division is launching a series of initiatives aimed at supporting vulnerable populations and strengthening community awareness around mental health. Central to this year’s observance is a community-wide effort to

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The VI Department of Health, on Monday, welcomed a high-level delegation from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), for a visit focused on strengthening emergency preparedness, healthcare system resilience, and pre-hospital care across the Territory. “This

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is pleased to announce the rollout of updated food packages, offering greater flexibility and improved nutritional value for participating families. “The Department of Health welcomes these enhancements, which align directly with our mission

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is pleased to announce the release of its 2025 Epidemiology Annual Report which provides a comprehensive overview of disease trends, public health responses, and key accomplishments of the Epidemiology Division over the past year. The report is available on the

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health plays a critical role in safeguarding the well-being of the community by upholding strong public health standards, serving as both the regulatory agency and public health services arm for the U.S. Virgin Islands. “Each day, we work to ensure that

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is reminding the public of the upcoming full-scale pediatric disaster exercise set for Tuesday, on St. Thomas, and Thursday, on St. Croix. Exercise activities will take place at locations across the territory, including the Lockhart K-8 School on St. Thomas,

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health, through its Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program and Division of Public Health Preparedness, has launched a multi-phase emergency preparedness exercise titled Operation Guardian Angels, designed to strengthen the territory’s ability to respond to disasters involving infants, children, and

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The VI Department of Health advises the public that the Maternal & Child Health (MCH) Clinics, on St. Thomas and St. Croix, will close on Thursday and Friday, respectively, to allow for staff participation in a children’s disaster preparedness tabletop exercise. The MCH clinic will be

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Board of Dental Examiners will hold its quarterly board meeting on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Microsoft Teams Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/28392179828199?p=pNr0tV52RKdA94WzV4 Meeting ID: 283 921 798 281 99 Passcode: 44TH2jq3 Dial in by phone +1 939-236-6758, 505683704# Phone conference ID:

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is advising the public that the Division of Environmental Health offices territorywide will be closed from Monday, February 23 to Thursday, February 26, 2026. During this period, Environmental Health staff will be participating in their annual professional training with the

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