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Virgin Islands Department of Health Epidemiology Team Earns National Recognition at Public Health Conference

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health’s Epidemiology Division, this month, received national recognition at the 2026 Annual Conference of the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE), one of the nation’s premier public health conferences. Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion congratulated the team on their achievements. “I

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St. Thomas Community Health Clinic Operating on Half Day Schedule

St. Thomas, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health is announcing that its St. Thomas Community Health Clinic will abbreviate its operating hours due to a malfunctioning air conditioning unit. The clinic will operate between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m., Monday to Friday, until further notice. The public
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Vital Records-Statistics and Environmental Health Offices on St. Croix to Relocate

St. Croix, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS –The VI Department of Health advises the public that the offices of Vital Records and Statistics and Environmental Health on St. Croix will relocate to #54 Estate Castle Coakley. Both offices are closed through Friday, Sep. 1, for the relocation to the new office located
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VI Department of Health’s Environmental Health Offices to Close for Training

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health’s Environmental Health offices territorywide will close next week to allow staff to attend an essential Data Capacity Training program. On St. Thomas, the Environmental Health Office will close from Monday, Aug. 28, to Friday Sep. 1. On St. Croix, the office
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VI Department of Health Dispels Rumors of a New COVID Health Advisory

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - The VI Department of Health is dispelling rumors that a New Health Advisory has been issued recommending social distancing and wearing of masks to protect against the variant XBB. On Monday, department officials received reports of a factitious advisory circulating on social media platforms that a
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VI Women, Infants and Child Program’s FY 2024 State Plan of Operations Open for Public Comment

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health is advising the public that its Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) is preparing for submission of the State Plan of Operations for Fiscal Year 2024. Persons wishing to review or comment on the development of the
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VI Department of Health’s Press Conference Rescheduled for 4 pm on Wednesday, Aug. 16

The VI Department of Health has rescheduled the time of its press conference from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, to announce a significant step forward in the Territory's patient evacuation capabilities in the event of a major disaster. What: VI Department of Health (VIDOH) Press
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Phase 2 of the Charles Harwood Memorial Complex Demolition Begins  

St. Croix, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - Today, the VI Department of Health began Phase 2 of the demolition of the Charles Harwood Memorial Complex, remaining on track to complete the work by the first quarter of 2024. Phase 2 includes the Annex Building, which at one time served as the
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VI Department of Health Partners with DoD to Offer VI Children No Cost Physicals and Vaccinations

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - The USVI Department of Health is announcing that it has partnered with the US Department of Defense’s Innovation Readiness Training (IRT) Program to offer medical services to children aged 4 to 17, at no cost, during the first two weeks of August. Between August 2nd and
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Vital Records and Statistics Office on St. Thomas Closed Today

St. Thomas, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS –The VI Department of Health advises the public that the Vital Records and Statistics Office in the St. Thomas-St. John District located at Knud Hansen will be closed today Friday, July 28, 2023, due to electrical issues. The Vital Records & Statistics Office will resume
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Morris De Castro Clinic on St. John Closed Today

St. John, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS –The VI Department of Health is informing the St. John community that the Morris de Castro Clinic on St. John is closed today due to a malfunctioning air conditioning unit. Repairs are underway. The department apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused.
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