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JFL Nominated for $75,000 Fordham Grant to Purchase EKG Machines
St. Croix, USVI – Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center is thrilled to announce its $75,000 Fordham “Non-Competitive” Grant nomination. This significant funding opportunity will support the purchase of new electrocardiogram (EKG) machines, enhancing the...
First Baby of 2025 Welcomed at JFL Hospital
St. Croix, USVI – The Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center (JFL) proudly welcomed the first baby born in the territory for 2025. At precisely 12:00 a.m. on New Year’s Day, Dorgelis Audreina Mujica Cambero and Audu Jose Pereza Exteves celebrated the arrival...
JFL’s Response to Tropical Storm Ernesto
ST. CROIX, August 15, 2024 – In preparation for Tropical Storm Ernesto, JFL activated its internal Incident Command Team to support ongoing operations and coordinate emergency response. The team worked tirelessly to roll out JFL’s Hurricane Preparedness Plan and...
JFL Presents FY25 Budget to the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, & Finance
The Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center appeared before the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, & Finance of the 35th Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands on Friday, July 26th. Interim Chief Executive Officer Hazel Philbert accompanied by Senior...
Announcement of JFL’s Interim CEO by the VIGHHFC Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Virgin Islands Government Hospitals and Health Facilities Corporation (the hospital board) is pleased to announce that JFL Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Hazel Philbert, has been selected as the Interim CEO. Ms. Philbert will serve as the...
Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center Launches St. Croix Community Hospital Foundation at St. Croix Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Event
Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center (JFL) hosted the St. Croix Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, a well-attended event featuring hors d'oeuvres, drinks, a silent auction, and a showcase of JFL’s services. Additionally, the event served as the...
Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center Announces the Resignation of CEO Douglas Koch
On this day, we announce the resignation of CEO Douglas Koch from his position at Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center for personal reasons. Over the past 2 1/2 years, CEO Koch has led our organization and achieved numerous significant milestones. One of...
JFL RECEIVES SIGNIFICANT DONATION FROM EMS FOR CHILDREN
The Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) contributed significantly to the Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center (JFL) by donating five boxes of pediatric Braslow cart supplies.This donation, funded by the Health Resources & Services...
JFL Partners with Make-A-Wish Foundation to Fulfill Life-Changing Wishes to Children with Critical Illnesses
At the Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center (JFL), it is our mission to drive improvement in the health of those we serve. As such, we are excited to announce our partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation Southern Florida Chapter to fulfill life-changing...
Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center & The Virgin Islands Office of Highway Safety partners on Child Passenger Safety Awareness
According to V.I. Code tit. 20, § 266 (2019), all new babies leaving the hospital must be appropriately secured in a rear-facing child car safety seat. As such, the Virgin Islands Office of Highway Safety (VIOHS) partnered with the Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital and...