St. Thomas, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health encourages the community to attend the upcoming “Dinner with a Doctor” event hosted by Schneider Regional Medical Center (SRMC) on Thursday, August 28, at 6 p.m. in the hospital’s main lobby.

“We are proud to be featured presenters for this month’s ‘Dinner with a Doctor,’ where we’ll provide the community with facts about vaccine efficacy, address common myths, and highlight the critical role vaccines play in protecting public health,” said Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion. “This event also aligns with National Immunization Awareness Month and the start of the new school year—making it a perfect time for families to get informed.”

“Dinner with a Doctor” is free and open to the public and will feature remarks from Commissioner Encarnacion, along with a presentation by Dr. Tai Hunte-Ceasar, SRMC Medical Staff Member and Chief Medical Officer for the VI Department of Health and Dr. Esther Ellis, the department’s Territorial Epidemiologist.

Following the presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Live Q\&A session, allowing them to ask questions directly and engage in meaningful dialogue with healthcare professionals.

“This is a valuable opportunity for open conversation between doctors and the community,” said Commissioner Encarnacion. “We want to ensure the community feels informed, supported, and empowered to make healthy decisions.”

Participants will receive educational materials, and additional resources will be available to connect residents with local health programs and services. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information about SRMC’s “Dinner with a Doctor,” please visit: https://srmedicalcenter.org/event/