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Apr 26, 2024

Health’s Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Office to Hold First-Ever Pediatric Disaster Expo

U S VIRGIN ISLANDS The VI Department of Health s Office of Emergency Medical Services Regulatory is hosting its first ever Pediatric Disaster Expo to provide parents childcare professionals and advocates with information about how to manage emergencies involving young children The Pediatric Disaster Expo is set for 10 a

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Nov 22, 2023

VI Department of Health Offices and Hotlines to Close for Thanksgiving and Day of Prayer Holidays

U S VIRGIN ISLANDS The VI Department of Health offices and hotlines territory wide will be closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday and the Day of Prayer for Peace respectively Operations will resume on Monday November 27 The VI Department of Health family wishes everyone

Nov 21, 2023

VI Department of Health Provides Update on Public and Private School Lead Testing

St Croix US VIRGIN ISLANDS During Monday s Government House press briefing VI Health Department Territorial Epidemiologist Dr Esther Ellis provided an update on pediatric lead testing of children aged 0 to 6 years old on the island of St Croix As of this morning 390 children have completed the

Nov 17, 2023

VI Department of Health Celebrates Completion of the New WIC Building on St. Thomas

ST THOMAS U S VIRGIN ISLANDS In a ceremony held Wednesday the VI Department of Health cut the ribbon on its newly constructed Women Infant and Children WIC Building at the Knud Hansen Complex on St Thomas calling it a milestone in the department s continuing effort to address health

Oct 31, 2023

VI Department of Health Announces Initiative for Pediatric Lead Testing on St. Croix, Sets Goal to Test 1,000 Children

St Croix U S VIRGIN ISLANDS Governor Albert Bryan Jr during today 8217 s Government House press briefing declared a State of Emergency to address the potable water system on St Croix and concerns about elevated levels of lead and copper As the Department of Planning and Natural Resources collaborates

Oct 17, 2023

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announces ‘no drinking’ advisory for potable water within certain areas in St. Croix

U S VIRGIN ISLANDS 8212 In a decisive effort to safeguard the health and wellbeing of our community Governor Albert Bryan Jr announced today that the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority WAPA is issuing a 8220 no drinking or consumption 8221 advisory for the potable water system on the

Sep 22, 2023

VI Department of Health Premieres ”Step Into Wellness” Video Series

U S VIRGIN ISLANDS The VI Department of Health proudly introduces Step into Wellness a new video series aimed at empowering Virgin Islanders with the tools and knowledge needed to live a healthier life The premiere episode is scheduled for Thursday September 28 at 7 p m on the department

Sep 21, 2023

Update: St. John’s DeCastro Clinic Closed for the Remainder of the Week

St John U S VIRGIN ISLANDS The VI Department of Health is advising the St John community that the Morris DeCastro Clinic is closed for the remainder of this week due poor air circulation at the facility On Wednesday the department announced the clinic would close at 12 p m

Sep 21, 2023

St. John’s DeCastro Clinic to Close at Noon for the Remainder of the Week

St John U S VIRGIN ISLANDS The VI Department of Health is advising the St John community that the Morris DeCastro Clinic will close at 12 p m for the remainder of the week Power outages have impacted the compressor of one of the clinic s air conditioning units The

Sep 20, 2023

Territory to Receive Initial Shipment of Updated Moderna and Pfizer-Bio-NTech COVID Vaccines

U S VIRGIN ISLANDS The Virgin Islands Department of Health is announcing that the Territory is set to receive its initial shipment of the enhanced Moderna and Pfizer BioNTech COVID vaccines by the end of this week This development follows last week s commendation by the Center for Disease Control

Sep 8, 2023

VI Department of Health Seeks Public Input on Plans to Solicit Support from DoD Innovative Readiness Program

U S VIRGIN ISLANDS The Virgin Islands Department of Health intends to solicit assistance from the Department of Defense s Innovative Readiness Training Program The assistance will provide medically underserved Virgin Islands residents with access to no cost dental vision and health screenings examinations and services The proposed assistance will

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