Category: Uncategorized
Diabetes Retinal Imaging Machine
VIDCOE showcased its State-of-the-Art Retinal Imaging Camera at the Diabetes Health Fair this past weekend. This camera was purchased with Community Project Funding out of the Office of Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett. This camera offers advanced easy-to-use technology, it is lightweight and portable and built with advanced lighting and stabilization technology, making it easy for both […]
Diabetes Health Fair – August 24, 2024
The Virgin Islands Diabetes Center of Excellence (VIDCOE) held a very successful Diabetes Health Fair on Saturday August 24th at the UVI 13D Research & Strategy Innovation Center on St. Thomas. Over 200 people received rapid A1C testing, visits with diabetes specialists such as an Endocrinologist, foot exams with a podiatrist, nutrition counseling sessions, consultation […]
Diabetes Health Fair
FutureFit Fun Camp
IFB-002-VID-024- Build Out Services at the Golden Rock Shopping Center
Invitation for Bids See Below: The Virgin Islands Diabetes Center of Excellence is requesting proposals for the: IFB-002-VID-024- Build Out Services at the Golden Rock Shopping Center, Suite 4, Christiansted, St. Croix, USVI Bids will be received by the Department of Property and Procurement, Division of Procurement, Division of Procurement via the GVIBUY eProcurement system. […]
Lawmakers receive update on diabetes management in territory
Diabetes Takes Its Toll in Territory
Julia Sheen, executive director of the Diabetes Center of Excellence, testified Wednesday at the Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services hearing that the territory has a dialysis crisis, and a high percentage of the territory’s population is susceptible to diabetes. She said people of color have a higher rate of the disease than Caucasians, […]