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Virgin Islands Department of Health Launches Gen Z Suicide Prevention Campaign

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health today announced the launch of a comprehensive Gen Z Suicide Prevention Campaign, a targeted, territory-wide effort to address the growing mental health crisis affecting young people ages 14–26 and to equip parents and caregivers with tools to better support them.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health today announced the launch of a comprehensive Gen Z Suicide Prevention Campaign, a targeted, territory-wide effort to address the growing mental health crisis affecting young people ages 14–26 and to equip parents and caregivers with tools to better support them.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health today announced the launch of a comprehensive Gen Z Suicide Prevention Campaign, a targeted, territory-wide effort to address the growing mental health crisis affecting young people ages 14–26 and to equip parents and caregivers with tools to better support them.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is informing residents and visitors that there are currently no confirmed cases of hantavirus in the U.S. Virgin Islands and that the risk to the Territory remains very low. The Department continues to monitor updates from the Centers for Disease

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is alerting licensed healthcare providers and employers across the Territory to a series of fraudulent phone calls in which individuals falsely claim that professional licenses have been suspended, revoked, or are under investigation. Reports, received today, indicate that these calls

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,

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