St. Thomas, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — This Thanksgiving, the Virgin Islands Department of Health is partnering with Oasis Terrace to host a free Thanksgiving Day Community Feast for individuals and families in need and the homeless. The event is set for Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 4
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health is proud to announce territorywide activities and events in celebration of National Public Health Week, April 4 – 13, 2025. This year marks the 30th anniversary of National Public Health Week. “Our goal for this National Public Health Week is bringing
The VI Department of Health has received notification from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that federal funding associated with the COVID-19 response and the American Rescue Plan Act is being withdrawn. The total reduction amounts to $3,312,444, affecting 12 staff positions across key public health programs. Of
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Department of Health has released its 2024 Epidemiology Division Annual Report, offering a comprehensive analysis of reportable disease trends in the territory. This report serves as a vital resource for shaping data-driven health policies and strengthening public health interventions. “The 2024 Annual Report
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health is closely monitoring the rise in measles cases in the US along with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which reported more than 300 confirmed cases across 15 jurisdictions to date. “With the spring and summer travel season
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health is notifying the public that its Family Planning clinics territorywide will be closed on Thursday, March 20, 2025, for staff training. Normal operations will resume on Friday, March 21, 2025. This scheduled training is essential to ensure that staff remain up
US VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Board of Dental Examiners will hold its quarterly meeting on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 7:30 am via Microsoft Teams. The public may join the meeting via the following options: Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 236 990 073 624 Passcode: LB9k4E9z Call In Dial in
St. Thomas, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health announces that its Environmental Health Office on St. Thomas has relocated to the Community Health Clinic at Schneider Regional Medical Center. Additionally, the public is reminded that the St. Thomas Environmental Health Office has revised its schedule for issuance
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health press conference scheduled for 10 a.m. will now be held at 11 a.m. today, Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Topics of discussion will include Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease and the measles outbreak in the US. The press conference will be held
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health will hold a press conference on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 10 a.m. to discuss Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease. The press conference will be held from Government House on St. Croix and will be streamed Live on the Government Access
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health alerting the public that Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) continues to spread among children on St. Thomas. To date, there are a total of 189 reported HFMD cases. One case of HFMD has been reported on St. Croix. “Since our
