004-04172020 
For Immediate Release: 
Media Contact: Chivonne Thomas, Esq. 
Office: 340-778-6311 
 
JFL Thanks Community for Donations and Support  
and Restricts Visitation  
 
To support JFL’s COVID-19 response, the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and 
 team has been working around the clock to ensure a higher 
Medical Center (“JFL”)
level of care to all patients requiring treatment. 
 
Thank You for Your Donations and Support 
 
JFL thanks the community for supporting the JFL team with donations, 
encouragement and cooperation with the recent policy changes. According to Acting 
Chief Executive Officer Dyma Williams, “JFL remains committed to raising the bar 
We thank the community 
in meeting healthcare needs of the St. Croix community. 
for the unexpected outpouring of love, support, and donations of masks, food, 
cupcakes and supplies during this pandemic. Please know that every donation is 
appreciated and we are ensuring the appropriate logging, tracking and use of these 
donations.”  
 
Anyone who wants to contribute to JFL's efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic to 
support patients and frontline healthcare workers may contact rlewis@jflusvi.org 
using the subject line DONATION. JFL is asking our community to donate much-
needed personal protective equipment (PPE) items and supplies, including N-95 
masks, cloth masks, Procedure/surgical masks, Procedure masks with visors, Hand 
sanitizer (70% alcohol sanitizer), and Full face shields with foam.  
 
Visitation Restricted 
 
As the COVID-19 environment continues to evolve, JFL continues to take proactive 
measures to ensure the safety of all patients, staff and the community. Effective 
April 19, 2020, patient visitors will no longer be permitted until further notice. 
 
There are exceptions made for birthing mothers, NICU patients and parents of 
pediatric patients.  
Assistance by Phone for Billing and Cashier’s Office 
For the safety of the community and JFL staff, clients who have billing concerns 
may call 340-778-6311 and ask for billing; for those clients who are requesting 
Medical Records please ask for extension 2883 or e-mail eherbert@jflusvi.org.  We 
are asking for clients to call or e-mail prior to coming in to JFL because your 
request may be handled over the phone or by e-mail. If your concern cannot be 
handled over the phone or e-mail, with pre-notification, we will be able to ensure 
that your in-person visit is efficient. 
 
Join the JFL Team 
 
JFL is hiring qualified healthcare professionals to supplement the capacity of the 
Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center, on a temporary or permanent 
basis. Hazardous pay incentives are available for persons providing direct patient 
care to persons providing direct patient care to potential COVID-19 patients.   If you 
are interested in joining our team, please visit the hospital job announcement page 
at www.jflusvi.org or contact the JFL Human Resources at (340)778-6311, ext. 
2818. 
 
For more information on COVID-19, please visit the V.I. Department of Health’s 
website, doh.vi.gov or text COVID19USVI to 888777. 
 
 
 
 
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