Parents Invited To Meetings For Healthy School Initiative

Friday, 18 September 2015 - 4:45pm

Parents of children in grades two and three at the Territory’s public schools are invited to a series of meetings as part of efforts to educate key stakeholders on the Healthy Lifestyle School Intervention Programme.

Partnership Needed For Healthy School Programme Success

Thursday, 17 September 2015 - 4:00pm

Parents, school vendors and the community are encouraged to be fully engaged in the Healthy Lifestyle School Intervention Programme to ensure its success.

Baseline Data Collection Begins Next Week In Primary schools

Friday, 11 September 2015 - 4:15pm

A team of persons from the Ministries of Education and Culture and Health and Social Development will be conducting baseline data collection in primary schools from September 14 as Government prepares to launch the Healthy Lifestyle School Intervention programme.

Commitment Made For The Improvement Of Pharmacies In The VI

Friday, 11 September 2015 - 4:15pm

A commitment to improve procurement and supply chain management was made by members of the public and private sectors following the completion of a two day workshop. 

NHI Expected To Secure Long Term Social And Economic Benefits

Thursday, 3 September 2015 - 5:30pm

Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton has stated that the National Health Insurance, through pooled contributions, is not only more cost effective and affordable for the wider population, but will have significant long-term social and economic benefits for the Virgin Islands.

Health Ministry Seeks Chronic Disease Self-Management Leaders

Thursday, 3 September 2015 - 4:45pm

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is notifying the public that a chronic disease self-management training workshop will be held October 6 to 9 at the H Lavity Stoutt Community College, Marine Centre building from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.

Asthma Education Workbook Series Now Available

Thursday, 3 September 2015 - 12:30pm

Parents and caregivers of children with asthma are encouraged to collect a copy of the educational material referred to as “Asthma Education 101” being offered by the Ministry of Health and Social Development.

Health Ministry Seeks Chronic Disease Self-Management Leaders

Wednesday, 2 September 2015 - 2:00pm

A training workshop will be held in October for individuals who are interested in leading workshops on chronic disease self-management in the community.

Teachers Meet To Strategise Execution Of Healthy School Initiative

Tuesday, 1 September 2015 - 5:00pm

Teachers of Physical Education and Grades 2 and 3 met at a two day workshop to strategise and find effective ways to implement the ‘healthy lifestyle school intervention programme’ in schools across the Territory.

Ministry Of Health To Host Medicine Supply Management Workshop

Tuesday, 1 September 2015 - 3:15pm

A workshop to build on the general principles of procurement, and inventory control in the medicine supply chain management in the Virgin Islands will be held next week. 

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