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On February 3rd, join the Department of Health for "National Wear Red Day." Help us  remind women to protect their heart health and inspire them to take action to lower their risk for heart disease.

Photo courtesy of the American Heart Association

HEADED TO THE ST. CROIX AG FAIR?

Stop by the Department of Health's "Big Tent" at the 41st Annual Agriculture and Food Fair on St. Croix. On February 18-20, 2012, DOH will be providing free screenings, seasonal flu shots and more. 
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January 3, 2012
DOH to Host Town Hall Meetings on Health Information Exchange; Residents, Healthcare Workers Urged to Attend
The Health Information Technology Division of the V.I. Department of Health will host Town Hall meetings later this month to give residents the opportunity to learn more about the Territory’s plans for implementation of the Health Information Exchange (HIE) and its impact relative to improved health care services in the Virgin Islands.
December 27, 2011
VI Department of Health Honored for Excellence in Public Health Education
The National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC) has announced that the Virgin Islands Department of Health has been recognized in a national competition honoring excellence in public health communication. 
December 20, 2011
Department of Health Urges Virgin Islanders to Have a Safe and Healthy Holiday Season
With holiday celebrations in full swing, the Virgin Islands Department of Health (DOH) in conjunction with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are providing some safety tips to ensure that residents and visitors alike have a safe, healthy and enjoyable holiday season in the territory.
December 12, 2011
Health Officials Working with CDC to Monitor Legionella Remediation
The Virgin Islands Department of Health (DOH) has been working closely with a team of specialists from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to monitor remediation measures at two local resorts, following an investigation into past cases of Legionella bacteria contamination.
December 2, 2011
De Castro Clinic Resumes Normal Hours
Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Mercedes Dullum announced today that the Morris F. de Castro Clinic on St. John resumed normal operating hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays.
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