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Veterans Affairs Hosts Seminars on PTSD

 The Office of Veterans Affairs will host a series of seminars during June for veterans and their family members on…

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On Wednesday, June 5, Gov. John deJongh Jr. presented a radio address outlining the economic problems facing the territory and proposing legislation to deal with it.

 
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Senate Holds Governor's Stopgap 2013 Budget Bills

The Finance Committee held in committee on Tuesday a proposal giving the government authority to get a rolling loan during financially constrained years to help the territory deal with very tight finances this year.

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2013-06-20 00:00:22
Veterans Affairs Hosts Seminars on PTSD

 The Office of Veterans Affairs will host a series of seminars during June for veterans and their family members on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) awareness.

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2013-06-19 22:29:07
Undercurrents: Condo Sales Face Financing Squeeze

Although tighter lending requirements may strain future condo sales, for now St. Thomas and St. John sales are holding steady while St. Croix is going slightly wild.

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2013-06-17 21:42:36
Lifestyles - Health-Fitness — St. Croix
Free Health Education on Breast and Cervical Cancer Planned

A health education event open to the public: "Breast and Cervical Cancer - What's New in Diagnosis and Treatment" will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Read entire articleSep 8 2008 - 9:43pm
Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month Proclaimed in USVI

Governor John P. deJongh Jr. has proclaimed the month of September to be Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in the territory.

Read entire articleAug 30 2008 - 11:58am
Free Education Event on Cancer Scheduled

Continuum Care Inc. and AARP will sponsor a free education event for the public called "Breast and Cervical Cancer: What's New in Diagnosis and Treatment?"

Read entire articleJun 26 2008 - 1:55am
Oceanside Pharmacy/Doctor's Choice Now Accepts MAP Card

Oceanside Pharmacy/Doctor's Choice, located in Plaza Extra East on St. Croix is now accepting the Medical Assistance Program (MAP) card.

Read entire articleJun 24 2008 - 5:31pm
Morris F. deCasto Clinic Is Open for Health Services

Residents of St. John can take advantage of convenient health care services offered at the Morris F. deCastro Clinic and skip traveling to St. Thomas.

Read entire articleJun 24 2008 - 2:34pm
DOH Sending Vans to Do Outreach for HIV Testing Day

National HIV Testing Day is Friday, June 27, and the Department of Health has planned a series of activities leading up to that day to commemorate the national observance.

Read entire articleJun 24 2008 - 2:26pm
DOH Announces Immunization Summer Schedule

During the period of July 1 to Sept. 11, immunization clinics territory-wide will offer vaccination services by appointment only.

Read entire articleJun 24 2008 - 2:24pm
HIV Testing Week: Are You Positive You Are Negative?

Joining the National HIV Testing Campaign (June 27) and the National Caribbean HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (June 8), Virgin Islands Community AIDS Resource and Education Inc. (VICARE) is launching a weeklong testing campaign beginning on Monday, June 23, at the St. Croix Community Center.

Read entire articleJun 20 2008 - 3:07am
Men's Health Month Observed in the Virgin Islands

June is National Men's Health Month, and the week of June 9-15 is recognized as National Men's Health Week. In addition, men's health awareness is targeted globally during International Men's Health Week, observed June 11-17.

Read entire articleJun 12 2008 - 1:41am
Caribbean Museum Center Offers Yoga Classes

The Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts will hold hatha yoga classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning June 3.

Read entire articleMay 30 2008 - 6:19pm