Category: Health-Fitness
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DOCTOR'S CHOICE – THE PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS
How would you like to be sitting at your desk, go on-line to www.caribbeanpharmacy.com, order all your health and beauty care needs…
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HEALTH SCREENING FOR FREE PAP TEST, MAMMOGRAM
The Health Department's breast and cervical cancer early detection program will conduct free enrollments for eligible women to get a free pap…
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DOCTOR'S CHOICE – THE PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS
How would you like to be sitting at your desk, go on-line to www.caribbeanpharmacy.com, order all your health and beauty care needs…
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AROMATHERAPY WORKSHOP TUESDAY
Massage therapist Brenda Armstrong, owner of A Touch of Wellness, is presenting a free workshop on aromatherapy and essential oils at 6pm…
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DELEGATE SPEAKS ON INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress Donna Christian-Christensen gave the keynote address at the Opening Breakfast on International Day on health care for…
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FREE FLU SHOT CAMPAIGN STARTS FRIDAY
The V.I. Health Department will offer free flu shots starting Friday, according to a statement from Acting Commissioner Dr. Lucien Moolenaar.
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FREE FLU SHOT CAMPAIGN STARTS FRIDAY
The V.I. Health Department will offer free flu shots starting Friday, according to a statement from Acting Commissioner Dr. Lucien Moolenaar.
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AROMATHERAPY COURSE TO BE HELD
Well-known aromatherapy specialists Bryan and Light Miller will be conducting a course in October on St. Thomas in the use of essential…
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MAGENS' PEOPLE
The first in a series about the people who better their health and happiness by regularly visiting Magens Bay. They are people…
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HEPATITIS C TESTING KITS ARE FREE TO VETERANS
Evidence indicates that significantly high numbers of U.S. military veterans have contracted the potentially life-threatening hepatitis C virus, and many may not…
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SWIMMERS BEWARE: IT'S WARTY JELLYFISH SEASON
The highly toxic warty jellyfish (pelagia noctiluca) are often found in Virgin Islands waters in the summertime, and swimmers are warned to…
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WHERE TO GET ANSWERS TO CANCER QUESTIONS
Here is the first in a series of locally prepared articles presenting information on cancer and cancer-related issues. Subsequent articles will be…
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MAMMOGRAM DISCOUNTS OFFERED THROUGH MAY 31
Qualifying women on St. Thomas and St. John have until Wednesday afternoon, May 31, to take advantage of certificates worth $35 that…
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TURNBULL MEETS WITH HEALTH ASSESSMENT TEAM
While in Washington this week, Gov. Charles W. Turnbull joined Delegate Donna Christian-Christensen at a meeting of a team she assembled in…
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EAST END TO GET HEART ATTACK AID DEVICE
East end St. John residents should soon have a new medical resource for emergency services, an interactive heart defibrillator that is being…
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PARTNERS FUNDS SPENT FOR SURGERY EQUIPMENT
Thanks to Partners for Health, the Roy L. Schneider Hospital has about $70,000 worth of new operating room equipment for orthopedic surgery…
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HIV PEER EDUCATION PROGRAM SET
The Health Services Department of the University of the Virgin Islands will host an HIV/AIDS Peer Education and Training Project starting next…
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THREE WEEKS AT A SPA, LIFE AS IT SHOULD BE
Looking for a vacation that was out of the ordinary, my spouse and I took a page from Arthur Frommer’s morning newsletter…
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PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK PROCLAIMED
Governor Charles W. Turnbull has proclaimed April 3 to 9, as National Public Health Week in The U.S. Virgin Islands.
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PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK
Governor Charles W. Turnbull has proclaimed April 3 to 9, as National Public Health Week in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK PROCLAIMED
Governor Charles W. Turnbull has proclaimed April 3 to 9, as National Public Health Week in the Virgin Islands.
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SICKLE CELL DISEASE SEMINAR SCHEDULED
A seminar on Nutrition in Sickle Cell Disease and Living Well with Sickle Cell Disease will be held from 1:30 to 5…
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SICKLE CELL DISEASE SEMINAR SCHEDULED
A seminar on Nutrition in Sickle Cell Disease and Living Well with Sickle Cell Disease is scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m.…
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NEW LOCAL TV SHOW FEATURING NUTRITION AND EXERCISE DEBUT
A new television show "Shape-Up Virgin Islands" debut was aired at 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, on WTJX-TV Channel 12.
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EIGHT TUFF MILES OR I WISH I HAD AN ASS (DONKEY)
One woman's experience with her own personal best.
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HOSPITAL STAFF SINGLED OUT FOR EXCELLENCE
Two staff physicians at the Roy L. Schnieder Hospital have been singled out for superior performance, Eugene A. Woods, hospital Chief Executive…
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THE WEIGHT IS OVER
We are very fortunate to have had Dr. Richard C. Adler, representing "Ideal Health International, Inc.", visit us here in the U.S.…
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CIRCLE OF FRIENDS TO MEET
Circle of Friends, women telling women about health issues, will meet at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Paul M. Pearson…
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PHYSICIAN TO LECTURE ON TESTING BREAKTHROUGH
Dr. Richard C. Adler, a pediatrician and former chief medical officer of the Provident Life and Accident insurance company, will present a…
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JANUARY CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Vigilance and empowerment for women are the themes of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.