Virgin Islands Department of Health

Virgin Islands Department of Health The USVI Department of Health is both the state regulatory agency and the public health agency. Virgin Islands.
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The Department of Health functions as both the state regulatory agency and the territorial public health agency for the U.S. As set forth by the Virgin Islands Code, Titles 3 and 19, the Department of Health (DOH) has direct responsibility for conducting programs of preventive medicine, including special programs in Maternal and Child Health, Family Planning, Environmental Sanitation, Mental Healt

h, and Drug and Substance Abuse Prevention. DOH also is responsible for health promotion and protection, regulation of health care providers and facilities, and policy development and planning, as well as maintaining the vital statistics for the population. DOH provides Emergency Medical Services, issues birth and death certificates, performs environmental health services, and conducts health research and surveys. The Department is also responsible for regulating and licensing health care providers and facilities, and assumes primary responsibility for the health of the community in the event of a disaster.

๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐œ๐š๐ง'๐ญ ๐›๐ž ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ž๐ž๐ง ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’/๐Ÿ•. ๐๐ฎ๐ญ ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ– ๐œ๐š๐ง. Teach them that asking for help is strength, not weakness. Make sure t...
30/07/2026

๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐œ๐š๐ง'๐ญ ๐›๐ž ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ž๐ž๐ง ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’/๐Ÿ•. ๐๐ฎ๐ญ ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ– ๐œ๐š๐ง.

Teach them that asking for help is strength, not weakness. Make sure they know:

988 is free. Confidential. Available anytime.

Text, call, or chat when they need supportโ€”whether you're there or not.
Save 988 in their phone. Talk about it before there's a crisis. Normalize reaching out.

Visit doh.vi.gov/GenZ for conversation starters and family resources.

๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฅ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž ๐ก๐š๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐ž๐š๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ โ€”๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง ๐ฐ๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ž๐ฌ๐ง'๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ž๐ฅ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ค๐ž ๐ข๐ญ. Even when you're exhausted. Even when the future feels impos...
28/07/2026

๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฅ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž ๐ก๐š๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐ž๐š๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ โ€”๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง ๐ฐ๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ž๐ฌ๐ง'๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ž๐ฅ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ค๐ž ๐ข๐ญ.

Even when you're exhausted. Even when the future feels impossible. Even when you think the world would be better off without you.
You're wrong about that last part.

If you're thinking about su***de, please pause. Text, Call, or Chat 988 and let someone remind you why you matter.
Your story isn't finished yet. ๐Ÿ’ฌ

988 โ€“ Because you belong here.

You don't have to carry the weight all on your own. ๐Ÿ’™Call, text, or chat 988.
26/07/2026

You don't have to carry the weight all on your own. ๐Ÿ’™
Call, text, or chat 988.

You don't have to carry the weight all on your own. ๐Ÿ’™

Call, text, or chat 988.

There's never a wrong time to reach out for help. The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7 to support you and the people you c...
26/07/2026

There's never a wrong time to reach out for help. The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7 to support you and the people you care about.
Call, text, or chat 988.

There's never a wrong time to reach out for help. The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7 to support you and the people you care about.

Call, text, or chat 988.

Building progress you can see. ๐Ÿ—๏ธConstruction continues at the future Dr. Donna M. Christian Christensen Public Health C...
25/07/2026

Building progress you can see. ๐Ÿ—๏ธ

Construction continues at the future Dr. Donna M. Christian Christensen Public Health Center, with another major milestone.

These latest photos capture the ongoing work as the new facility continues to take shape. Every phase of construction brings us one step closer to a modern public health center designed to serve the people of the Virgin Islands for years to come.

Thank you for following along as we build the future of public health, together.

25/07/2026

Progress is taking shape! ๐Ÿ—๏ธ

Another important milestone has been reached at the future Dr. Donna M. Christian Christensen Public Health Center at Estate Richmond on St. Croix, as crews work to complete the major concrete pour on the new facility.

Every step brings us closer to a modern public health center that will enhance services, strengthen our healthcare infrastructure, and better serve the people of the Virgin Islands for generations to come.

Stay tuned as we continue to share updates on this exciting transformation!

๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฅ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž ๐ก๐š๐ฌ ๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ๐ฎ๐žโ€”๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง ๐ฐ๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ž๐ฌ๐ง'๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ž๐ฅ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ค๐ž ๐ข๐ญ. Even when everything seems pointless. Even when the pain feels...
24/07/2026

๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฅ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž ๐ก๐š๐ฌ ๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ๐ฎ๐žโ€”๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง ๐ฐ๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ž๐ฌ๐ง'๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ž๐ฅ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ค๐ž ๐ข๐ญ.

Even when everything seems pointless. Even when the pain feels unbearable. Even when you think nobody would care.

You matter. Full stop.
If you're struggling with thoughts of hurting yourself, 988 can help. Text, call, or chat with someone who will remind you why your life is worth living.

One conversation can change everything. ๐Ÿ’ฌ
988 โ€“ Because your story matters.

๐Ÿ’ง Water cooler break? Make it count!Staying hydrated is one of the simplest ways to support your health, especially duri...
24/07/2026

๐Ÿ’ง Water cooler break? Make it count!

Staying hydrated is one of the simplest ways to support your health, especially during these hot summer days in the Virgin Islands.

Whether you're at work, running errands, or enjoying time outdoors, remember to pause, refill your bottle, and give your body the water it needs.

Small habits can make a big difference.

๐Ÿ’ฆ Mek Time for Water!

Stay cool. Stay healthy. Stay hydrated.

Government House - US Virgin Islands (Office of the Governor/ADA Office) to celebrate ADA Anniversary.The Virgin Islands...
23/07/2026

Government House - US Virgin Islands (Office of the Governor/ADA Office) to celebrate ADA Anniversary.

The Virgin Islands joins the nation in celebrating 36 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the continued work to advance accessibility, opportunity and inclusion for all.

Under the theme โ€œThe World Works Better with Us,โ€ the ADA Office invites the community to participate in a special virtual program focused on inclusion, disability rights and disaster preparedness for people with disabilities and others who may need additional support during emergencies.

๐Ÿ“… Monday, July 27, 2026
๐Ÿ• 1โ€“3 p.m. AST
๐Ÿ’ป Attend online via Zoom
๐ŸคŸ ASL interpretation will be provided

In-person viewing accommodations will also be available at:

๐Ÿ“ St. Thomas: UVI Innovation Center
๐Ÿ“ St. Croix: V.I. Association for Independent Living

Complimentary transportation may be available based on need.

Register at vi.gov/ada or call 340-778-7992 or 340-473-1848.

Celebrate culture, creativity and survivorship through The Art of Making a Madras Head Tie. ๐Ÿ’›The VI Breast Cancer Projec...
23/07/2026

Celebrate culture, creativity and survivorship through The Art of Making a Madras Head Tie. ๐Ÿ’›

The VI Breast Cancer Project, in partnership with DPNRโ€™s Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums, invites cancer survivors to a special hands-on workshop led by Bradley Christian.

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, August 5, 2026
๐Ÿ•™ 10 a.m.โ€“1 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Fort Frederik Museum, Frederiksted

Participation is limited to the first 10 registered cancer survivors. Ten registered advocates, friends and family members may also attend as observers.

Refreshments will be served. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged!

This project gratefully acknowledges the support of the St. Croix Foundation for Community Development.

Address

4006 Estate Diamond Ruby
Christiansted
00820

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+13407181311

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