Category: Health-Fitness
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Crazy Woman’s Guide to Health: Flexibility
Yoga is the act of stretching the spine. Flexibility means being adaptable. When we live in the moment we have no choice…
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The Crazy Woman’s Guide to Health
Empirical knowledge is far more important to me than all the crap we are bombarded with in the media – all the…
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The Crazy Woman’s Guide to Health
Being fat is sad, frustrating, humiliating and rules every decision, every facet of life, when you are. It tells you what clothes…
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The Crazy Woman’s Guide to Health
In putting experience and beliefs into words, “The Crazy Woman’s Guide to Health,” offers advice on how to live without the use…
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54 JFLH Employees Complete Their Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certifications
Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center (JFL) hosted a graduation ceremony, at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18, in the…
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Natural Childbirth Classes Offered
The next seven-week series of natural childbirth classes will begin in late September and three spaces are available.
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Galiber Foundation Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Conference
The Yvonne A. Galiber Foundation Inc. will host its Third Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Conference on Saturday, Aug. 25.
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Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center Hosts Caribbean Conference
The Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center will hold its first Women and Children’s Caribbean Conference, entitled “Using Art and…
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Frederiksted Health Care Celebrates National Health Center Week
Frederiksted Health Care Inc. is recognizing National Health Center Week 2012 (NHCW) with health fairs and screenings as part of a weeklong…
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Frederiksted Health Care Inc. Requests Clients Make Appointments
Frederiksted Health Care Inc, has recently seen an large influx of clients seeking services at its dental clinic.
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Health Beat: Officer Allen Haynes Sr.
Police officer Allen Haynes Sr. continued in the footsteps of his grandfather and became a natural healer.
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V.I. Developmental Disabilities Council Issues Five Year State Plan
The Virgin Islands Developmental Disabilities Council has made available for public review its Five Year State Plan, which will be available at…
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Health Clinic Re-opens Ingeborg Nesbitt
The Frederiksted Health Clinic has announced the re-opening of its newly refurbished home at the Ingeborg Nesbitt Clinic, Strand Street, Frederiksted.
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Free Mammogram Vouchers Available on St. John
The American Cancer Society on St. John is distributing free mammogram vouchers for St. John women who do not have health insurance.
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Zumba Fitness Classes Offered
Zumba fitness classes are being held from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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DOH Reminds Residents to Guard Against Dengue Fever
June 1 commenced the official start of the hurricane season and with it comes increased rains that could provide breeding opportunities for…
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DOH Reminds Residents to Guard Against Dengue Fever
June 1 commenced the official start of the hurricane season and with it comes increased rains that could provide breeding opportunities for…
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Essential Oils Rock!
I’d previously been underwhelmed by the health benefits of essential oils, but that all changed after grueling dental surgery—without anesthesia.
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State-of-the-Art Medical Imaging Facility Opens on St. Croix
St. Croix MRI/CT, a new medical imaging facility offering state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) will open in early…
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Body, Mind, Spirit Energy Healing Fair Slated for March 12
A Body, Mind, Spirit Energy Healing Fair is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, at Magens Bay.
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Health Beat: Heart Health for Women
The number one killer of American women, heart disease strikes down more women than all cancers combined.
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UVI School of Nursing Collaborates to Hold Meetings on Aging Research
The University of the Virgin Islands School of Nursing, Caribbean Exploratory Research Center of Excellence (CERCE) is collaborating with the National Institutes…
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Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital Launches Support Group for Diabetics
The Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center-Virgin Islands Cardiac Center invites the St. Croix community to join the support group…
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Governor Praises V.I. Diabetes Projects, Thanks Danish Company for Funding
Governor John P. de Jongh Jr. recently urged Virgin Islands residents to take advantage of educational programs concerned with managing…
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Cancer Support V.I. in St. Thomas Hosts Oncologist and Naturopathic Physician
Cancer Support VI announces the next free presentation by Dr. Petra Ketterl, medical oncologist, and Dr. Kathryn Anderson, a naturopathic physician, from…
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Government and Organizations Offering Free Developmental Screenings for Preschoolers
Parents with concerns about their young child’s development should take advantage of a free developmental screening or Child Find being offered jointly…
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Government and Organizations Offering Free Developmental Screenings for Preschoolers
Parents with concerns about their young child’s development should take advantage of a free developmental screening or Child Find being offered jointly…
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DOH Issues Advisory on Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Department of Health Commissioner Julia Sheen is advising the public of recent reports of conjunctivitis, commonly referred to as pink eye, in…
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DOH Issues Advisory on Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Department of Health Commissioner Julia Sheen is advising the public of recent reports of conjunctivitis, commonly referred to as pink eye, in…
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Human Services Holds Developmental Screening for Children at Three Locations
The Department of Human Services, in conjunction with others, will host Child Find, a free developmental screening for children from birth to…