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Human Services says SNAP benefits increased on October 1
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Human Services says SNAP benefits increased on October 1

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Human Services (VIDHS) is excited to announce anincrease in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, effective October 1, 2024.This increase represents a critical step…
Posted by John McCarthy October 8, 2024
Diabetes ‘epidemic’ is a growing concern in the U.S. Virgin Islands, health officials say
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Diabetes ‘epidemic’ is a growing concern in the U.S. Virgin Islands, health officials say

CHRISTIANSTED — Diabetes continues to be a growing health crisis in the Virgin Islands, with the Department of Health calling it a "silent epidemic" affecting over 11,600 adults. The Virgin…
Posted by John McCarthy October 6, 2024
Health Department advises public to avoid roadway where sewage spill occurred
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Health Department advises public to avoid roadway where sewage spill occurred

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is urging the public to avoid traversing Watergut and King Cross streets where a sewage spill has been reported on St. Croix. The…
Posted by John McCarthy October 5, 2024
Health Department offers free chikungunya vaccine this month
Posted inBreaking News Health News St. Croix News

Health Department offers free chikungunya vaccine this month

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health said today that it is now the season for diseases spread by mosquitoes and encourages everyone to take steps to protect themselves…
Posted by John McCarthy October 2, 2024
Education says it’s taking school kitchen staff’s health concerns seriously
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Education says it’s taking school kitchen staff’s health concerns seriously

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) recognizes the concerns raised on Thursday, September 26, 2024, by the kitchen staff and a segment of teachers at Lockhart…
Posted by John McCarthy September 27, 2024
Obesity rate in U.S. adults no longer growing, new CDC data suggests
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Obesity rate in U.S. adults no longer growing, new CDC data suggests

ATLANTA — Around 40% of adults in the U.S. are obese, new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests — marking the first time in over a…
Posted by John McCarthy September 25, 2024
DHS’ family assistance division to close temporarily Friday
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DHS’ family assistance division to close temporarily Friday

FREDERIKSTED — The USVI Department of Human Services (VIDHS) Division of Family Assistance, announces a temporary closure of the Certification Unit in the St. Croix District only on Friday, September…
Posted by John McCarthy September 19, 2024
Combatting elder abuse: Social Security column
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Combatting elder abuse: Social Security column

Elder abuse is the intentional mistreatment or harming of an adult over age 60. This abuse can take many forms – physical, emotional, sexual, and financial exploitation, as well as…
Posted by John McCarthy September 13, 2024
Trojan condoms contain toxic ‘forever chemicals’ linked to cancer: lawsuit
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Trojan condoms contain toxic ‘forever chemicals’ linked to cancer: lawsuit

NEW YORK — A new lawsuit on Monday claims that Trojan condoms are not safe because they contain toxic “forever chemicals,” which have been linked to cancer. In a proposed class action filed in Manhattan…
Posted by John McCarthy September 10, 2024
Davis Warren’s improbable road from kid with cancer to Michigan’s starting QB
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Davis Warren’s improbable road from kid with cancer to Michigan’s starting QB

Warren’s journey from the children’s cancer ward to the 110,000-seat Big House is the kind of inspiring story that makes college sports so special. ANN ARBOR — It was the…
Posted by John McCarthy September 5, 2024

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