Health-Fitness

V.I. Developmental Disabilities Council Issues Five Year State Plan

Gregory Norris — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:12:59 -0400

The Virgin Islands Developmental Disabilities Council has made available for public review its Five Year State Plan, which will be available at the following locations.

Free Mammogram Vouchers Available on St. John

Gregory Norris — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 21:04:26 -0400

The American Cancer Society on St. John is distributing free mammogram vouchers for St. John women who do not have health insurance.

DOH Reminds Residents to Guard Against Dengue Fever

Gregory Norris — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 08:17:50 -0400

June 1 commenced the official start of the hurricane season and with it comes increased rains that could provide breeding opportunities for mosquitoes, hence putting residents at risk for dengue fever, according to a press release issued on Friday by the V.I. Department of Health.

Essential Oils Rock!

BillCurry — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:36:16 -0400

I'd previously been underwhelmed by the health benefits of essential oils, but that all changed after grueling dental surgery—without anesthesia.

Health Beat: Heart Health for Women

BillCurry — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:32:02 -0400

The number one killer of American women, heart disease strikes down more women than all cancers combined.

UVI School of Nursing Collaborates to Hold Meetings on Aging Research

Gregory Norris — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:45:25 -0400

The University of the Virgin Islands School of Nursing, Caribbean Exploratory Research Center of Excellence (CERCE) is collaborating with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) to host the Directors Regional Meeting on Aging and Health Disparities Research.

Governor Praises V.I. Diabetes Projects, Thanks Danish Company for Funding

Gregory Norris — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:41:06 -0400

Governor John P. de Jongh Jr. recently urged Virgin Islands residents to take advantage of educational programs concerned with managing diabetes mellitus that are being offered through a joint venture with the Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk.

Government and Organizations Offering Free Developmental Screenings for Preschoolers

Gregory Norris — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:15:14 -0400

Parents with concerns about their young child’s development should take advantage of a free developmental screening or Child Find being offered jointly by the Departments of Health, Education and Human Services, as well as Lutheran Social Services and the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands.

DOH Issues Advisory on Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

Gregory Norris — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:16:50 -0400

Department of Health Commissioner Julia Sheen is advising the public of recent reports of conjunctivitis, commonly referred to as pink eye, in the territory and is urging residents to seek medical attention if they feel they have contracted the infection.

Human Services Holds Developmental Screening for Children at Three Locations

Gregory Norris — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:14:40 -0400

The Department of Human Services, in conjunction with others, will host Child Find, a free developmental screening for children from birth to 5 years-old.

Solyoga Offers Tai Chi Alchemy and Channeled Healing Workshops

Gregory Norris — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:20:11 -0400

A workshop entitled “Tai Chi Alchemy” will be taught by Rick Barrett on Thursday, Jan. 21 and Saturday, Jan. 23, at Solyoga in Mongoose Junction, Rick Barrett, author of “Taijiquan: Through the Western Gate,” presents a radical vision of the effect of consciousness on human ability. A "Channeled Healing" workshop will be taught by Louise Olivi, M.S., on Monday Jan. 11.

Anusara Inspired Yoga Master Tarraugh Flaherty Visits St. John

Gregory Norris — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:17:04 -0400

Irene Levin, owner/manager of Sol Yoga and Wellness Center on St John, has invited Tarraugh Flaherty, Anusara inspired yoga master of St. Louis, to present at Sol Yoga. Join them on Saturday, Nov. 28 and Dec. 2.

Workshops Offered on ‘Tibetan Medicine for the Western World’

Gregory Norris — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:42:04 -0400

In an introductory presentation and two days of workshops, “Tibetan Medicine for the Western World” will be presented by Dr. Barry Clark of New Zealand, who is the only Westerner to have been trained in the Tibetan medical system.

Human Services Advises Head Start Parents to Take Precautions Against H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu)

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:40:44 -0400

The Department of Human Services Head Start program advises parents with children in the program to practice safe measures to reduce the spread of the H1N1 (Swine Flu) virus.

Women With Focus Presents Nutritional Consultant for Seniors

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:17:36 -0400

Women With Focus Inc invites seniors to improve their health by learning to make simple changes naturally.

CKCI Offers Cervical Cancer Screenings

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:48:57 -0400

The Charlotte Kimelman Cancer Institute will offer cervical cancer screenings on Saturday, April 18, at Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center on St. John.

St. John Clinic Acknowledges Nutrition Month

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 06:13:35 -0400

March is Nutrition Month and the Department of Health will commemorate the event with a presentation on nutrition at the Morris F. de Castro Clinic on St. John.

AARP Hosts Speaker on CPR

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:35:32 -0400

The St. John AARP Chapter meeting will be held March 19, at the Nazareth Lutheran Church meeting hall in Cruz Bay.

V.I. Health Directory.com: The Source for Healthcare in the V.I.

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:09:29 -0400

This new, locally focused Web site is the best resource to quickly locate all healthcare professionals and services in the Virgin Islands. All Virgin Islands Government health related agencies, and all V.I. health and wellness related business are listed free, so everyone is included.

Boards of V.I. Hospital and Health Facilities Corporation Will Meet

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:03:40 -0400

The Territorial Board of the Virgin Islands Hospital and Health Facilities Corporation, St. Croix Governing Board of Directors and St. Thomas-St. John Governing Board of Directors will meet on Saturday, Oct. 11.