St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands — Schneider Regional Medical Center (SRMC) invites the St. John community to attend its upcoming Second Annual “Dinner with a Doctor – Town Hall” community forum on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Cleone H. Creque Legislative Hall, St. John Annex.

Following last year’s successful and well-attended community discussion, this year’s Town Hall
will continue the conversation by providing important updates on healthcare services, redevelopment efforts, ongoing progress, and future plans impacting the St. John community and Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center (MKSCHC).

Community members will have the opportunity to hear directly from healthcare and redevelopment leaders regarding current initiatives, operational improvements, healthcare access, and territorial healthcare planning efforts.

Featured presenters and panellists include:

• Ms. Darlene Carty Baptiste, Chief Executive Officer, Schneider Regional Medical Center
• Mr. Darry A. Smalls, PE, Executive Director, Territorial Hospital Redevelopment Team
  (THRT)
• Dr. Joseph DeJames, MD, Board-Certified Family Practitioner

The event will also provide an open forum for residents to ask questions, share concerns, receive updates, and engage in meaningful dialogue regarding the future of healthcare services on St. John and throughout the territory.

“This event is an important opportunity to continue strengthening communication and partnership with the St. John community,” said Karen P. Rennie, MBA, BSBA, Director of Marketing & Development at SRMC. “We encourage residents to attend, stay informed, and participate in the conversation as we work together toward advancing healthcare services and redevelopment efforts.”

Event Details:
Second Annual Dinner with a Doctor – Town Hall
Thursday, June 25, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Cleone H. Creque Legislative Hall – St. John Annex
1D Cruz Bay, St. John, VI 00830

Admission is free and hors d’oeuvres will be provided.

The event will also stream live on the Schneider Regional Medical Center Facebook page for community members unable to attend in person.

For additional information, please contact Schneider Regional Medical Center at (340) 776-8311 extensions 2286, 2283, or 2264, or email kprennie@srmedicalcenter.org or relewis2@srmedicalcenter.org.