HEALTH & WELLNESS

SRMC has strict policies and protocols in place to safeguard the confidentiality of all patient information.

The National Association of State EMS Officials represents state, territorial, and tribal EMS agencies across the United States and recognizes excellence in emergency medical services through its annual State EMS Office Excellence Awards Program.

We respectfully call upon territorial and federal leaders to urgently address these funding deficiencies, release overdue government allotments, and develop long-term solutions to support uncompensated care and the increasing healthcare demands facing our institution.

As part of the initiative's first phase, surveillance cameras will be installed at three strategic entry points into the Savan community. These initial installations represent the beginning of a community lead, broader long-term strategy to establish the Savan community as a safe zone. 

To provide the best possible service, Office of Child Care and Regulatory Services staff is currently focused on face-to-face intake operations.

AARP Virgin Islands, in collaboration with the Virgin Islands Department of Human Services and the Virgin Islands Department of Justice, is proud to announce the launch of its 2026 Elder Justice Summit Series, a coordinated three-part summer initiative designed to elevate elder justice as a policy, systems, and community priority across the Territory.  The series will convene community members, caregivers, professionals, and policymakers to advance conversations on systems modernization, strengthen collaboration, and improve protections for vulnerable older adults. It reflects AARP VI’s ongoing commitment to addressing elder abuse, fraud, and financial exploitation through education, awareness, and action.  Session 1: Legal Planning — Your First Line of Defense  The series begins with Part I: Legal Tools for Protection, Planning & Prevention, a community education summit focused on empowering older adults and families with the tools they need to safeguard their future.  Event Details: St. Croix: June 16, 2026  UVI Medical Simulation Center | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Lunch provided)  St. Thomas: June 18, 2026  UVI LaVerne E. Ragster Conference Center | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Lunch provided)  Register today: 踲踰踳踱 Register for St. Croix Session 踳踰踱踲 Register for St. Thomas Session This session is designed for older Virgin Islanders, caregivers, social workers,  healthcare professionals, and community advocates, and will provide practical guidance  on:   Understanding powers of attorney and advance directives   Exploring guardianship alternatives and legal safeguards   Reducing vulnerability to fraud, exploitation, and crisis situations  “This session is about giving people the confidence and knowledge to protect themselves before a crisis happens,” said Pamela Toussaint, Associate State Director of Advocacy and Outreach for AARP Virgin Islands. “When you understand the legal tools available to you, you’re better prepared to protect your assets, your wishes, and your future. That knowledge is one of the strongest forms of prevention we have.”  A Strategic, Three-Part Approach to Elder Justice  The 2026 Elder Justice Summit Series is intentionally structured as a three-part initiative, each installment engaging a different audience and addressing a key driver of elder justice:   Part I — June 16 (St. Croix) & June 18 (St. Thomas) Legal Tools for Protection, Planning & Prevention A community education summit focused on legal preparedness and prevention   Part II — July 23 (St. Croix) & July 24 (St. Thomas) Probate Reform & Housing Stability Institute A policy and professional convening examining probate systems, housing stability, heirs’ property, and generational wealth preservation   Part III — August 20 (St. Thomas) & August 21 (St. Croix) Elder Financial Exploitation & Fraud Prevention Forum A professional forum focused on strengthening enforcement coordination, reporting systems, and institutional responses to fraud and exploitation  Together, these sessions are designed to build momentum around policy solutions, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and create a long-term framework for elder justice collaboration in the Virgin Islands.  Powered by Strong Territorial Partnerships  The Elder Justice Summit Series reflects a powerful collaboration between AARP Virgin Islands, the Virgin Islands Department of Human Services, and the Virgin Islands Department of Justice.  By bringing together expertise across advocacy, social services, and enforcement, this partnership aims to:   Increase awareness of elder abuse and financial exploitation   Strengthen prevention and reporting systems   Enhance coordination among agencies and community partners   Protect older adults and vulnerable populations across the Territory  Join the Effort  The Elder Justice Summit Series is more than a set of events—it is a Territory-wide effort to protect older adults, strengthen communities, and ensure that every Virgin Islander can age with dignity, safety, and respect.  Community members, caregivers, and professionals are encouraged to attend and be part of this important initiative.  Register now for Session 1:  踰踱踲踳 St. Croix Legal Planning Session  踰踱踲踳 St. Thomas Legal Planning Session

In its 37th year of publication, the KIDS COUNT Data Book provides reliable statewide numbers to help leaders see where progress is being made, where greater support is needed, and which strategies are making a difference.

Every Dollar raised is Doubled through June 30. Men in the U.S. Virgin Islands are dying from cancers that are treatable when caught early. This June, Cancer Support VI is asking our community to help change that and thanks to two extraordinary local partners, every dollar you give will go twice as far.

In a joint statement, AARP Virgin Islands joined the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, the Office of the Attorney General, the Department of Human Services, the Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands, and community partners to reaffirm their shared commitment to preventing elder abuse in all its forms.