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USVI Wellness Fair Kicks Off: Free Medical Services Offered Across Territory

On its first day, the USVI Wellness Fair provided dozens of St. Croix residents with free medical services and screenings at the St. Croix Educational Complex. The fair, sponsored by the office of Governor Albert Bryan Jr and the VI Department of Health, deployed around 300 military health care professionals from the U.S. Department of Defense Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Program throughout the territory for the services. “Where the community partners will provide us a venue, we’re going to provide medical services so it's a win-win for both sides,” Captain Decassay, an IRT officer-in-charge, said about the collaborative event. From June 1-9, the health care professionals will provide dental and optometry services, as well as medical screenings, pediatric physicals, and mental wellness checks to residents on all three islands. According to a message from Governor Bryan, the fair is a part of the administration's Healthier Horizon initiative, created in 2019, “to improve health...