Health-Fitness

ECHORN Symposium Examines Rise of Chronic Disease

Gregory Norris — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:03:45 -0400

The University of the Virgin Islands and Yale University have partnered to host the 2nd Annual Eastern Caribbean Health Outcomes Research Network (ECHORN) Symposium, set for May 29-31. ECHORN is a community-based, prospective cohort study dedicated to expanding clinical research on chronic diseases affecting racial ethnic minority populations across the Eastern Caribbean.

Cancer Support V.I. Hosts Speaker on Being a Survivor

Gregory Norris — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:35:40 -0400

Cancer Support VI, sponsored by International Capital & Management Company, will hold its next free presentation by George Alan Rader, CTCA cancer fighter and stage IV lung cancer survivor.

Cancer Support V.I. Offers Free Lecture

Gregory Norris — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:59:37 -0400

Cancer Support VI, sponsored by International Capital & Management Company, announces the next free presentation by Nurse Tashema Clarke from V.I. Oncology & Hematology.

Natural Childbirth Classes Offered

Gregory Norris — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:24:59 -0400

The next seven-week series of natural childbirth classes will begin in late September and three spaces are available.

Cancer Support VI Hosts Free Lecture

Gregory Norris — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:04:37 -0400

CSVI is a group of cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. The group meets once a month from noon to 1 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month at the Charlotte Kimelman Cancer Institute Medical Auditorium, St. Thomas.

Health Beat: Officer Allen Haynes Sr.

chipliv — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:29:08 -0400

Police officer Allen Haynes Sr. continued in the footsteps of his grandfather and became a natural healer.

Cancer Support VI Hosts Speaker on Feb. 15

Gregory Norris — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:51:09 -0400

CSVI will host a second lecture this month on Feb. 15 featuring Tim Ferris, author of “Mind Energy, The Power of Me.”

Cancer Support VI Hosts Speaker

Gregory Norris — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:02:50 -0400

Cancer Support VI, sponsored by International Capital & Management Company, presents its next free lecture by Sister Anne McCoy SSJ.

Cancer Support VI Presents Speaker on Lymphedema

Gregory Norris — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:30:57 -0400

Cancer Support VI, sponsored by International Capital & Management Company, announces the next free presentation by Bonnie O’Rourke-Barr, physical therapist.

V.I. Developmental Disabilities Council Issues Five Year State Plan

Gregory Norris — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:12:59 -0400

The Virgin Islands Developmental Disabilities Council has made available for public review its Five Year State Plan, which will be available at the following locations.

Zumba Fitness Classes Offered

Gregory Norris — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:20:26 -0400

Zumba fitness classes are being held from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

DOH Reminds Residents to Guard Against Dengue Fever

Gregory Norris — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 08:17:50 -0400

June 1 commenced the official start of the hurricane season and with it comes increased rains that could provide breeding opportunities for mosquitoes, hence putting residents at risk for dengue fever, according to a press release issued on Friday by the V.I. Department of Health.

Essential Oils Rock!

BillCurry — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:36:16 -0400

I'd previously been underwhelmed by the health benefits of essential oils, but that all changed after grueling dental surgery—without anesthesia.

Body, Mind, Spirit Energy Healing Fair Slated for March 12

Gregory Norris — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:17:57 -0400

A Body, Mind, Spirit Energy Healing Fair is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, at Magens Bay.

Health Beat: Heart Health for Women

BillCurry — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:32:02 -0400

The number one killer of American women, heart disease strikes down more women than all cancers combined.

UVI School of Nursing Collaborates to Hold Meetings on Aging Research

Gregory Norris — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:45:25 -0400

The University of the Virgin Islands School of Nursing, Caribbean Exploratory Research Center of Excellence (CERCE) is collaborating with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) to host the Directors Regional Meeting on Aging and Health Disparities Research.

Governor Praises V.I. Diabetes Projects, Thanks Danish Company for Funding

Gregory Norris — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:41:06 -0400

Governor John P. de Jongh Jr. recently urged Virgin Islands residents to take advantage of educational programs concerned with managing diabetes mellitus that are being offered through a joint venture with the Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk.

Cancer Support V.I. in St. Thomas Hosts Oncologist and Naturopathic Physician

Gregory Norris — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:45:18 -0400

Cancer Support VI announces the next free presentation by Dr. Petra Ketterl, medical oncologist, and Dr. Kathryn Anderson, a naturopathic physician, from Cancer Treatment Centers of America, (CTCA) in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Government and Organizations Offering Free Developmental Screenings for Preschoolers

Gregory Norris — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:15:14 -0400

Parents with concerns about their young child’s development should take advantage of a free developmental screening or Child Find being offered jointly by the Departments of Health, Education and Human Services, as well as Lutheran Social Services and the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands.

DOH Issues Advisory on Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

Gregory Norris — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:16:50 -0400

Department of Health Commissioner Julia Sheen is advising the public of recent reports of conjunctivitis, commonly referred to as pink eye, in the territory and is urging residents to seek medical attention if they feel they have contracted the infection.