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VI Department of Health Advises to Stay Hydrated, Keep Cool During Forecasted Weekend Heat Wave

Posted: Monday, June 5, 2023 - 09:46
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – VI Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion advises the public to take steps to stay hydrated and cool as temperatures rise into the mid-90s throughout the weekend.

VI Department of Health Provides Updated COVID-19 Guidance

Posted: Monday, June 5, 2023 - 09:32
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health has updated the Territory’s COVID-19 guidance following the end of the public health emergency worldwide.

VI Department of Health’s Epidemiology Division Releases its 2022 Annual Report

Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 18:19
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VI Department of Health Hosts US Department of Health and Human Services Region 2 Director's Inaugural Visit to the Territory

Posted: Friday, May 26, 2023 - 13:53
St. Thomas, US VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health, on Thursday, welcomed Dr.

VI Department of Health Closes Mental Health Awareness Month with “Music Therapy”

Posted: Friday, May 26, 2023 - 11:11
ST. CROIX, US VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Division invites the St. Croix community to “Music Therapy,” a combination of music and motivational speaking to close out Mental Health Awareness Month. 

Health's Chronic Diseases and Prevention Division Updates 2016 and 2017 Cancer Incidence Reports

Posted: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 - 20:23
The Virgin Islands Department of Health’s Chronic Diseases and Prevention Division has updated Virgin Islands Cancer Registry’s 2016 and 2017 Cancer Incidence Reports with the breast and prostate among the top types of cancer diagnosed in the two-... more

VI Department of Health to Launch Video Series for Mental Health Awareness Month

Posted: Monday, May 8, 2023 - 10:01
The VI Department of Health will launch its first online series “Mindfulness Mondays” in observance of Mental Health Awareness Month and as part of its ongoing effort to change the way Virgin Islanders communicate about mental wellness.

VI Department of Health Begins Demolition of the Charles Harwood Memorial Complex on St. Croix

Posted: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 - 19:54
ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - The VI Department of Health, today, began Phase 1 of the demolition of the Charles Harwood Memorial Complex on St. Croix.

VI Department of Health Confirm Plans to Continue Tracking COVID Cases Post Emergency Response

Posted: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 - 10:22
The VI Department of Health reported a slight uptick in the Territory’s active COVID cases with a positivity rate of 3.3 percent. There are a total of 10 active cases territory-wide; 6 on St. Croix, 4 on St. Thomas and 0 on St.

VI Health Department Updates the Public on the FDA Amended Emergency Use Authorizations for Moderna and Pfizer Vaccines

Posted: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 - 12:28
ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - The VI Department of Health today updated the public on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amendment of its Emergency Use Authorizations for the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines.d

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