Five new members have been appointed to the Board of Directors of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA). This marks a significant step toward strengthening healthcare governance and oversight. Their appointment restores the Board’s quorum and allows critical decision-making and strategic initiatives to move forward.The newly appointed Board members, approved by Cabinet, include: • John Cline – Member • Noelene Levons • Mitsy J. Ellis-Simpson &b...

Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) will officially inaugurate its new school of medicine with fifty (50) students in July.The university’s campus will be based at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) in Paraquita Bay and in Road Town at the B&F Medical Building through a partnership with HLSCC and B&F Medical.Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley said many areas in the economy will benefit from the opening of the university in the Territ...

The opening of the Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) School of Medicine in the Virgin Islands is expected to present a valuable opportunity for collaboration to enhance healthcare in the Territory.The medical school was launched on Monday as the Government of the Virgin Islands seeks to foster partnerships that will strengthen medical education, research, and patient care.Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley said this milestone marks a commitment to str...

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has announced that the numbers of Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) in the Virgin Islands has risen to 66 and is encouraging the community to take proactive measures to stop its spread.Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ronald Georges confirmed that there is a rise in confirmed cases of the disease that is primarily affecting children across early childhood learning centres and pre-primary schools.Dr. Georges said, “To mitigate spread, the Publ...

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is appealing to residents to support our ongoing Blood Drive at the Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital Laboratory.  All blood types are welcomed, and you can contact the Laboratory by calling (284) 852 7500 ext: 7571/757 or visit any time between 7a.m to 4p.m.Giving blood saves lives, and this Blood Drive aims to ensure vital blood products are readily available for patients. The Laboratory’s current blood supply is low, and past donors a...

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is taking the lead in helping our community stay cool, hydrated, and healthy as the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean region continues to experience a blistering heatwave. As the leading healthcare provider in the Territory, the BVIHSA is not just offering advice, the organization is also offering an action plan to guard against heat stroke in this sizzling weather.Amidst the recorded high temperature, staying cool is more than a...

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) hereby informs the public that the Audiology Clinic at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital will be temporarily closed to facilitate the annual maintenance of equipment. This proactive measure aligns with our service improvement plan, aiming to ensure efficiency and compliance with international standards.During this period, audiology testing services will not be available, and the clinic is expected to reopen in late September. A more precise resumption d...

ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands - July 24, 2023 - The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has announced the appointment of a new Human Resources Manager, Dierdra Wheatley-Peters, PhD who will play a pivotal role in driving the organization’s talent management strategy forward.The BVIHSA has been successful in recruiting Mrs. Wheatley-Peters to lead the organization’s Human Resources Department. Mrs. Wheatley-Peters has extensive public service experience, hav...