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How Pure Is Your Cistern Water? Is The Water Safe To Drink Untreated? The CDC Wants To Know
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How Pure Is Your Cistern Water? Is The Water Safe To Drink Untreated? The CDC Wants To Know

CHRISTIANSTED — Traditional water usage patterns imply 90 percent of households in the USVI collect and store water in cisterns. Unfortunately, there is little available information on the quality of…
Posted by VI Free Press May 22, 2019
FDA Approves Vaccine To Prevent Dengue Disease
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FDA Approves Vaccine To Prevent Dengue Disease

CHRISTIANSTED — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the vaccine Dengvaxia on Wednesday for the prevention of dengue disease endemic in areas like the U.S. Virgin Islands, European Union…
Posted by VI Free Press May 11, 2019
CARPHA: Warns Of ‘Severe’ Outbreak of Dengue Virus In Caribbean This Year
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CARPHA: Warns Of ‘Severe’ Outbreak of Dengue Virus In Caribbean This Year

KINGSTON -- The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is warning countries in the region to brace for a severe outbreak of the dengue virus this year. According to the agency,…
Posted by John McCarthy January 19, 2019
Virgin Islands Behavioral Services (VIBS) Serving At-Risk Youth To Shut Its Doors This Summer
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Virgin Islands Behavioral Services (VIBS) Serving At-Risk Youth To Shut Its Doors This Summer

[ad name="HTML-68"] [wpedon id="23995" align="left"] CHRISTIANSTED -- Virgin Islands Behavioral Services (VIBS) - a behavioral health facility in Anna's Hope serving the Virgin Islands since 1995 - will close its…
Posted by John McCarthy May 3, 2018
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Charles Harwood Complex Closed Today Due To Malfunctioning Chiller
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Charles Harwood Complex Closed Today Due To Malfunctioning Chiller

CHRISTIANSTED -- Due to a malfunctioning of the air conditioning chiller, the Department of Health (DOH) will temporarily closed the Charles Harwood Complex, located on St. Croix, today at 1:30…
Posted by John McCarthy February 5, 2018
Health Department To Battle Diabetes Issue Here With Lifestyle Coaches to Help Patients
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Health Department To Battle Diabetes Issue Here With Lifestyle Coaches to Help Patients

[ad name="HTML-68"] [wpedon id="23995" align="left"] CHRISTIANSTED -- Community members are about to embark on a journey to prevent type 2 diabetes together with the National Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle change…
Posted by John McCarthy February 3, 2018
SCHNEIDER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: St. Thomas Hospital ‘Barely’ Survived Hurricane Irma and Is Barely Operational Today
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SCHNEIDER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: St. Thomas Hospital ‘Barely’ Survived Hurricane Irma and Is Barely Operational Today

[ad name="HTML-68"] [wpedon id="23995" align="left"] CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- As we all know too well, two Category 5 hurricanes slammed the capital island in September, stripping off roofs, knocking out power…
Posted by John McCarthy January 2, 2018
WORLD AIDS DAY 2017 IS TODAY: 643 PEOPLE LIVING IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS HAVE THE AIDS VIRUS
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WORLD AIDS DAY 2017 IS TODAY: 643 PEOPLE LIVING IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS HAVE THE AIDS VIRUS

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- In recognition of World Aids Day, the Immunization Division of the USVI Department of Health (DOH) and the Frederiksted Health Center will be hosting events today. World…
Posted by John McCarthy December 1, 2017
MOSQUITOES WIN! Mapp Says Territory Can DEET OFF! To Repel Mosquitoes Rather Than Have Malathion Fogging At Night
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MOSQUITOES WIN! Mapp Says Territory Can DEET OFF! To Repel Mosquitoes Rather Than Have Malathion Fogging At Night

[ad name="HTML-68"] CHRISTIANSTED — DEET OFF! Rather than Malathion fog at night. Because some people still don't have roofs on their homes. That's what Gov. Kenneth Mapp wants you to…
Posted by John McCarthy November 8, 2017
Health Department Provides Emergency Drugs For Those Who Need Their Rx Filled After The Disasters Under EPAP
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Health Department Provides Emergency Drugs For Those Who Need Their Rx Filled After The Disasters Under EPAP

[ad name="HTML-68"] CHRISTIANSTED -- When an emergency strikes, medications can get lost or damaged, putting one’s health and well-being at risk. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office…
Posted by John McCarthy November 1, 2017
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