Health & Wellness

The St. Thomas-St. John District of the Virgin Islands Department of Education is pleased to announce upcoming training sessions for Site Supervisors participating in the 2025 Summer Food Service Program, which will operate from June 9, through July 18.

We know you have questions about the application process.

Excessive alcohol consumption not only affects our adult populations, it also affects youths and children as well.

The Nigel O. Hodge Foundation remains dedicated to its mission of supporting families and children in the U.S. Virgin Islands during difficult times, all in honor of Nigel’s memory. Through their continuous generosity, they bring joy and relief to children undergoing medical care.

The VI Board of Dental Examiners will hold its quarterly meeting on Friday, March 21, at 7:30 a.m. via Microsoft Teams.

Learn how Head Start can give your child a head start in life.

Learn what every parent should know to help guide their children’s decisions on post-high school career and educational choices.

Joseph “Coach Joe” Limeburner, a beloved mentor, educator, and youth advocate, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Maria Rodriguez Van Heurck Award. Established in 2021 by the Maria Rodriguez Foundation Fund in partnership with the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI), the award honors individuals who exemplify a giving spirit, selfless service, and a deep love for their community.

The Division of Music Education & Programs presents Wellness Wednesday, featuring The Ronald Lee Experience, on March 12, at the St. John School of the Arts from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

This highly anticipated non-profit dialysis unit is located in the Sunny Isles Shopping Center Annex on St. Croix. After five years of dedication, the VIHCF Renal Center proudly began providing hemodialysis services on Jan. 3.

While their farmers markets are always the second and last Sundays of every month between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., sometimes there are also special activities on those market days.

This event highlights the rich history, heritage, and culture of the Virgin Islands through projects funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The EmpowerU Youth Summit 2025 is coming to St. John on March 15, 2025, offering an exciting and transformative experience for students ages 12-18. The event will take place at the St. John Community Resource and Development Center, located on the second floor of the St. John Marketplace.

Nine nonprofits in the U.S. Virgin Islands and one in the British Virgin Islands each received $10,000 grants.

The Environmental Health Office will now process health card applications only on Mondays and Wednesdays. On Tuesdays, the office will be closed to the public for internal operations. On Thursdays, the office will process health permit applications only. On Fridays, the office will process applications for both health cards and health permits.

This new research and training center is dedicated to addressing critical issues affecting the Caribbean region and will focus exclusively on research related to climate change, the cancer continuum, and health disparities.  

The program provides a one-time financial assistance benefit in the amount of $500 for cancer related prescription medication, diagnostic testing, or CT scans to individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer. 

The Virgin Islands Health Department is alerting the public to an outbreak of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) on St. Thomas, with 46 cases reported in day cares and schools as of Friday.

UVI and DPNR will be hosting another annual Great Mangrove Cleanup event on St. Croix Saturday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Altona Lagoon.

These workshops will offer technical guidance and resources for local residents to learn about the “Clean, Protect, and Maintain” approach for cistern management.