GOVERNMENT OF  
THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES 
 
VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 
 
 
ST. CROIX OFFICE  
 
 
3500 ESTATE RICHMOND  
CHRISTIANSTED, ST. CROIX, U.S.V.I. 00820-4370  
                                                                                                 
CHARLES HARWOOD MEMORIAL COMPLEX 
 
TEL: (340)718-6551 * FAX: (340)718-1376        
 
 
 
             
 
ST.THOMAS OFFICE 
1303 HOSPITAL GROUND, SUITE 10
 
CHARLOTTE AMALIE 
ST.THOMAS, U.S.V.I. 00802-6722 
TEL: (340)774-0117 * FAX: (340)777-4001 
PRESS RELEASE 
 
February 9, 2022 
 
 
 
 
 
 
               Ginny Dargan 
     
 
 
 
 
 
     Chickasaw Nation Industries 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                450-535-5295   
Virginia.Dargan@chickasaw.com 
 
Department of Health Hosts FREE Chronic Disease Control Sessions  
 
US Virgin Islands — The Department of Health, Chronic Disease Control Program, is hosting a 
series of FREE 6-week Virtual (ZOOM) Chronic Disease Control Sessions designed to help 
people living with chronic conditions take control of their lives.  
Common chronic conditions include diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, pain, 
anxiety, or other chronic illness. People living with these illnesses and their caretakers are 
encouraged to sign up today because spaces are limited.  
The workshop will teach people how to: 
■ Eat well and exercise safely 
■ Cope with pain and fatigue 
■ Explore new treatment options  
■ Talk with their doctor  
 
The classes start on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 (02/22/22), and continue every Tuesday until 
March 29, 2022 (03/29/22). Attendees can choose morning or evening classes: 10:00 a.m. – 
12:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 
To sign up, email Lyña Fredericks at lyna.fredericks@doh.vi.gov. You can also call (340) 774-
7477 Ext. 5675 OR (340)718-1311 Ext. 3798 and leave a voicemail.   
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