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Power In Action: Delta Sigma Theta Host 57th National Convention
The Seattle Medium - Washington State
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July 11, 2025
International President Elsie Cooke-Holmes Thousands Convene in Washington, DC, Celebrating 112 Years of Public Service, Empowerment, and Impact Washington – More than a century of sisterhood, scholarship, service, and social action will take...
#TBT: July 10, 2025
Pasquines
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July 10, 2025
Born July 10, 1940, Juan Luis was a Puerto Rican-US Virgin Islander politician who served as the third elected Governor of the US Virgin Islands. The longest-serving governor in the territory, he is widely credited with overhauling and...
Op-Ed: It’s Time for the U.S. Virgin Islands to Take Mental Health Seriously
St. Thomas Source
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June 20, 2025
Nour Suid (Photo by Digna Blash) Our beautiful Virgin Islands have been hurting for some time and in many ways. One appears to be with our mental health system. In recent weeks, there’s been a heartbreaking increase in violence across our islands....
What Happened to America’s Meat Recalls?
Sentient Media
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July 11, 2025
This story was originally published on Investigate Midwest. Kraft Heinz recently distributed more than 367,000 pounds of turkey bacon that may be contaminated with listeria. On July 2, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection...
Thinking of Nashville's hospitality workers during Mental Health Month
The Leaf Chronicle - Tennessee
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June 25 was Bourdain Day. Anthony Bourdain changed the culinary world. He wrote a book called “Kitchen Confidential,” which pulled back the curtain of the professional kitchen — or, better put, let you in on the other side of that swinging door....
Top Health Care Execs to Watch in 2025: FDA’s Barclay P. Butler
WashingtonExec
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June 29, 2025
Barclay P. Butler, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Operations, Chief Operating Officer, Food and Drug Administration Barclay Butler’s latest achievement is applying the lessons he learned while leading the consolidation of Army, Navy and Air Force...
‘Health is not a cost, but an investment’- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
Virgin Islands News Online
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ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), has said health should not be seen as a costly endeavour but an investment. Hon Wheatley was giving remarks at the first-ever BVI Cancer...
The Saint Is the Coolest New Boutique Hotel in the US Virgin Islands
Caribbean Journal
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June 14, 2025
A fresh wave of style, relaxation, and good energy has arrived in the US Virgin Islands, quietly reshaping the St. John experience. Welcome to The Saint, an adults-only boutique resort where laid-back luxury, wellness, and fun come together just...
VI Government Strengthens Medical and Dental Council with New Members
Government of the Virgin Islands
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The Government of the Virgin Islands has appointed three qualified professionals to the Medical and Dental Council. The newly appointed members are: Dr. Jerry Smith – Physiotherapist Dr. Rodger Miller – Medical Practitioner (Cardiothoracic...
Plaskett to Host National Lawmakers in St. Thomas for Policy and Wellness Retreat
The Virgin Island Consortium
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Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett will host a select group of national female lawmakers in the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend for a wellness-focused retreat centered on empowerment, networking, and community engagement. Set for June 28–29 in St....
New Appointments to the Allied Health Professionals Council
Government of the Virgin Islands
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The Government of the Virgin Islands has appointed four professionals to the Allied Health Professionals Council in its commitment to maintaining high standards of allied health services in the Territory. The newly appointed members are: Dr....
Three new members appointed to BVI Health Services Authority Board
Government of the Virgin Islands
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The Government of the Virgin Islands has appointed three professionals to the Board of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) as part of its commitment to enhancing healthcare governance and service in the Territory. The newly appointed...
Men’s Health Talk to Promote Wellness July 1
St. Thomas Source
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June 26, 2025
The Office of the Governor is proud to announce the launch of a new initiative focused on improving men’s health and wellness in the territory. St. Thomas-Water Island Administrator Kevin Rodriquez and St. Croix Administrator Sammuel Sanes will...
Men’s Health Week Concluded with Hike and Beach Day at Pineapple Farms
Government of the Virgin Islands
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Men’s Health Week in the Virgin Islands came to a close over the weekend with a scenic hike and beach day at Pineapple Farms in Brewers Bay, hosted in collaboration with BVI Eco Adventures. The event capped off a week of activities focused on...
How the reorganization of the US Department of Health impacts the US Territories
Pasquines
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June 26, 2025
In late March, United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled a sweeping restructuring plan to streamline the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and cut an estimated 10,000 full-time jobs. This...
Six Senses Unveils Women’s Wellness Initiative At 5 Luxury Retreats
Forbes
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The setting of Six Senses Douro Valley, one of the five Six Senses retreats currently offering the Female Wellness Program. www.taniasmagicaltravels.com “As part of the Female Wellness program, fasting is an important element.” When that was...
VI records about 1000 derelict vehicles every year- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
Virgin Islands News Online
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ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There are approximately one thousand derelict vehicles recorded in the territory yearly. Speaking on the Virgin Islands Voice on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley...
Ritz cracker recall raises allergy concerns nationwide
FoodChain Magazine - Florida
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July 10, 2025
Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest food industry news. In a significant food safety alert, Mondelēz Global LLC has issued a voluntary recall of select Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches due to a packaging...
Charley Hull’s Amundi Evian Championship run ends in heartbreak as she is taken off course due to illness: Reports
Sportskeeda
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July 10, 2025
Charley Hull withdrew from the 2025 Amundi Evian Championship on Thursday after experiencing a medical issue during the opening round at the Evian Resort Golf Club in France. The 29-year-old English golfer completed just three holes before...
Wellness Meets Adventure: 4 Luxe Ocean Escapes With Year-Round Watersports
Forbes
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Grace Bay Snorkel Sails in Turks & Caicos take guests straight to the barrier reef for underwater exploration. Caicos Luxury Charters When it comes to restorative travel, some seek a meditative escape to a quiet yoga retreat, complete with sound...