Hawaii State Department of Health Press Releases

• Published on November 3, 2023 - 19:48 GMT

  

  Healthy Hawaiʻi Strategic Plan 2030 Summit Provides Opportunity to Reflect and Reinvigorate Efforts to Create a Healthier Hawai‘i ...

  Posted on Nov 3, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) convened more than 250 stakeholders, advocates, and visionaries across the state to discuss the Healthy Hawai‘i Strategic Plan 2030 (HHSP). Since its launch in 2021, …

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• Published on October 31, 2023 - 23:37 GMT

  

  Department of Health issues safety alert warning for several over-the-counter eye drop products due to potential risk of eye ...

  Posted on Oct 31, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) safety alert for several over-the-counter eye drop products sold by …

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• Published on October 31, 2023 - 22:00 GMT

  

  Financial recovery, permanent housing identified as greatest needs for Lāhainā communities

  Posted on Oct 31, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – An assessment conducted by the Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) identified the greatest needs of Lāhainā residents affected by the wildfires and evaluated the impact on their physical and mental health. “The …

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• Published on October 31, 2023 - 21:12 GMT

  

  Department of Health issues voluntary recall warning for WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches due to elevated lead levels

  Posted on Oct 31, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents to a voluntary recall by WanaBana of all of its Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouch products distributed to retailers …

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• Published on October 31, 2023 - 21:12 GMT

  

  Hawai‘i Department of Health issues red placard to Cooking Fresh in Queen’s Medical Center POB III

  Posted on Oct 31, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) issued a red placard and immediately shut down Cooking Fresh, located at 550 South Beretania Street in the Queen’s Medical Center POB III, due to a lack of proper …

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• Published on October 24, 2023 - 19:38 GMT

  

  October 22-28 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

  Posted on Oct 24, 2023 in Newsroom Learn how to keep your keiki safe from lead exposure HONOLULU – Lead is a toxic metal that can be dangerous to your health, particularly for young children as it hinders the development of the brain. There is no safe …

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• Published on October 24, 2023 - 02:36 GMT

  

  DOH Announces Cancellation Of Ground Ambulance Services Procurement For Kauaʻi and Maui Counties

  Posted on Oct 23, 2023 in Newsroom DOH will begin a new procurement process HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) announces the cancellation of its Emergency Medical Services and Injury Prevention System Branch’s (EMSIPSB) procurement for …

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• Published on October 21, 2023 - 05:09 GMT

  

  DOH continues monitoring of Navy water distribution system

  Posted on Oct 20, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – As the state regulator for Hawaiʻi’s water purveyors, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) continues to conduct oversight of the Navy’s water distribution system. DOH was informed late Wednesday night that 12 …

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• Published on October 21, 2023 - 04:20 GMT

  

  DOH reports two additional mpox cases

  Posted on Oct 20, 2023 in Newsroom Mpox vaccination encouraged for anyone at risk HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is reporting two additional cases of mpox in O‘ahu residents. These are the second and third cases diagnosed in Hawai‘i in …

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• Published on October 19, 2023 - 19:13 GMT

  

   DOH States Commitment to Transgender Rights 

  Posted on Oct 19, 2023 in Newsroom Official statement recognizes discrimination as threat to public health   HONOLULU, HI – In response to increasing attacks on transgender communities in the U.S., the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) recently released …

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• Published on October 19, 2023 - 00:36 GMT

  

  DOH issues red placard to Meatheads mobile unit in Kakaʻako

  Posted on Oct 18, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) issued a red placard and immediately shut down Meatheads mobile unit, which was vending on Cooke Street near Kapiʻolani Blvd., due to no water supply for hand washing. The …

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• Published on October 18, 2023 - 00:21 GMT

  

  Department of Health reports travel-related malaria case in Hawai‘i

  Posted on Oct 17, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has received one report of a travel-related malaria case in Honolulu County. The individual diagnosed with malaria had recent travel to a country where malaria is commonly …

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• Published on October 17, 2023 - 20:18 GMT

  

  October is Infant Safe Sleep Month

  Posted on Oct 17, 2023 in Newsroom Department of Health launches Safe Sleep Hawaiʻi webpage HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., has issued a proclamation declaring October Infant Safe Sleep Month, in conjunction with the national observance of Safe Sleep …

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• Published on October 16, 2023 - 03:41 GMT

  

  Preliminary Kula ash samples show elevated levels of toxic substances

  Posted on Oct 15, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) announced today that preliminary, unvalidated data from ash sampling it received late Friday night shows very high levels of arsenic in wildfire ash collected in Kula. The …

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• Published on October 13, 2023 - 03:40 GMT

  

  Hawai‘i Department of Health appoints Kenneth Luke as administrator of Hawai‘i State Hospital

  Posted on Oct 12, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has selected Kenneth Luke, MD as the new administrator of the Hawai‘i State Hospital. Dr. Luke begins his appointment on Monday, October 16, 2023 and will lead Hawai‘i’s …

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• Published on October 12, 2023 - 02:58 GMT

  

  Validated EPA air sampling data shows good air quality

  Posted on Oct 11, 2023 in Newsroom DOH continues to urge precautions for people entering impacted areas HONOLULU – Results from validated air sampling conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Lāhainā and Kula in late August are …

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• Published on October 10, 2023 - 22:29 GMT

  

  Department of Health conditionally approves defueling of Red Hill tanks, setting stage for defueling to begin

  Posted on Oct 10, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has conditionally approved the Joint Task Force-Red Hill (JTF-RH) plan to defuel the main tanks of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility beginning October 16, 2023. DOH …

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• Published on October 10, 2023 - 21:39 GMT

  

  Hawai‘i Department of Health approves fourth medical cannabis retail dispensary for Maui Pono Life Sciences

  Posted on Oct 10, 2023 in Newsroom Hawai‘i Department of Health approves fourth medical cannabis retail dispensary for Maui Pono Life Sciences KĪHEI – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) has issued a formal notice to proceed to Pono Life Sciences, …

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• Published on October 7, 2023 - 00:14 GMT

  

  Department of Health to conduct Maui needs assessment survey

  Posted on Oct 6, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) will conduct a needs assessment survey for residents affected by the wildfires. The DOH survey will assess ongoing priorities identified by the community and barriers to …

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• Published on October 3, 2023 - 20:38 GMT

  

  Hawai‘i Department of Health issues red placard to Infinitea in Honolulu

  Posted on Oct 3, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) issued a red “closed” placard and immediately shut down Infinitea due to inadequate hand washing facilities. The establishment is located at 1620 N. School Street, …

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