VA Caribbean Healthcare System Is Prepared for Hurricane Maria
Due to anticipated severe weather associated with the storm, the operating status of the VA Caribbean Healthcare System has been modified.
Frederiksted Health Care to Close Tuesday, Wednesday Due to Maria
FHC expects to resume service on Thursday, Sept. 21.
CDC Hurricane Support Offers Post-Hurricane Practical Information for Communities, Displaced People and Responders
There are many potential public health and safety concerns after hurricane impact. Many injuries and illnesses from hurricanes and floods occur during the response and recovery phases.
Center for Disease Control Gives Tips on Staying Safe After Hurricanes, Flooding
The following is information from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) about what to do after a hurricane.
V.I. Department of Agriculture Partners with JFL on New Initiative
The Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture (VIDOA) will partner with the Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center to form the “Farm to Hospital Program” (FTH) to facilitate and promote the sale of Virgin Islands’ grown farm products to hospitals.
V.I. Department of Labor Congratulates MEDCERTS Graduates
The Department of Labor family congratulates the 23 participants who have successfully completed their training in the online MEDCERTS Healthcare and IT training programs.
American Cancer Society Thanks Many for Raising $183,000 for Relay For Life Events
Relay For Life is the biggest annual fundraiser for American Cancer Society. It is a community event, led by passionate volunteers and supported by a small staff.
DOH Launches Smoke-Free Campaign
Tobacco products and tobacco smoke contain many harmful chemicals such as acetone, ammonia, arsenic, benzene, cadmium, formaldehyde, lead, mercury and nicotine.
DOH/CDC to Conduct Neighborhood Surveys on Zika Virus Throughout V.I.
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health (DOH), in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will be conducting door-to-door interviews for a Zika survey on June 26-30.
DOH Promotes Healthy Families Through Nurse/Family Partnership
The participating mothers and babies received home care visits from prenatal through the baby’s second birthday.