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Specialist Menopause Clinic coming to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital- BVIHSA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has announced it will launch a Specialist Menopause Clinic at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital on September 4, 2026, bringing dedicated menopause care to its women’s health services for the first time. The clinic will provide specialist assessment and treatment for women experiencing perimenopause, menopause and related health concerns.
Medical centre roof ‘key to the future of healthcare’ on VG- Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley, the Minister for Health and Social Development (R9), has said the roof works on the Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre on Virgin Gorda will ignite the future of healthcare on the sister island.
Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital gets updated signage
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was in January 2019 that the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government renamed Peebles Hospital to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital in honour of the local surgeon and former Premier of the Virgin Islands (Dr Smith was still Premier at the time).
24-Hour Wellness Gym opening in VG today
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Mind & Body by Living Fit will officially open its doors today, Saturday, August 15, 2026, marking the launch of a new 24-hour fitness and wellness facility designed to serve Virgin Gorda residents, hospitality workers, and visitors.
$562,100 contract signed to repair Nurse Iris O'Neal Medical Centre's roof
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Work on the roof of the Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre on Virgin Gorda will commence soon, following the signing of a $562,100 contract between the Government of the Virgin Islands and Professional Roofing Ltd.
USVI: Community support sought for VISNA's free health education initiative
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI — A community-based health education programme led by the Virgin Islands State Nurses Association (VISNA) is seeking support from individuals, businesses, and community organisations for its nurse-led public health education initiative throughout the Territory.
VI Gov't signs contract for new social home in VG
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development has officially signed a contract for the construction of a new social home for the Leonard family in Virgin Gorda, marking another milestone in the Government’s ongoing commitment to providing safe and secure housing for vulnerable residents across the Territory.
VI engages in National Cervical Cancer Elimination Strategy consultations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands has taken steps to strengthen its capacity to prevent and control cervical cancer following a National Cervical Cancer Elimination Strategy stakeholder consultation on July 15, 2026.
'Public health risks do not respect borders'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) recently took a step further to increase its capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats by hosting a Port Health Stakeholder Engagement Meeting.
Nurse leaders complete 3-day transformation & leadership development workshop
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Nurses who hold leadership positions at the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) recently completed a three-day workshop aimed at reinforcing excellence in care delivery.
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