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Cardiovascular disease #1 cause of death & illness in VI- Dr June M. Samuel
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Physician & surgeon Dr John W. Smith appointed to BVIHSA Board
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Physician and surgeon Dr John W. Smith, MD, has been appointed a member of the Board of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) for the period September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2027.
Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital to receive upgrades through $100M loan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A multi-agreement was signed between the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) for renovations and repairs at Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital.
Rapid testing now officially part of VI’s COVID-19 screening process
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Rapid antigen testing is now officially part of the Territory’s COVID 19 screening process. This alternative coronavirus testing option was rolled out on Friday, July 23, 2021, at the Road Town Ferry terminal.
‘Go live’ of health information system delaying COVID-19 results
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The “Go Live” phase of the BVI Health Services Authority’s (BVIHSA) new health information system is causing delays in persons receiving their COVID-19 test results.
3D Breast Imaging increases rate of Cancer detection
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is offering 3D Mammography to aid in the early detection of breast cancer.
Health Services Authority needs Emergency Medical Technicians
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is seeking persons to fill the positions of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT).
Cabinet Appoints BVI Health Services Authority Board Members
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the appointment of new members to serve on the BVI Health Services Authority Board for the next two years consecutively.
Nagico supports local author; Donates books to HLSCC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In what was a two-fold gesture, Nagico Insurances donated a dozen of the recently launched book titled, “Nursing In The Virgin Islands: A Historical Perspective (1920-2017)” to the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).
VI records first baby birth of 2019
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Officials from the BVI Health Services Authority have reported that the first baby of 2019 was born in the early morning hours of January 2, 2019, to Ms Shianne Kuntz.
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