Posted on Sep 28, 2023 in Newsroom Mpox vaccination encouraged for anyone at risk HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is reporting one additional case of mpox in an O‘ahu resident. This is the first case of mpox diagnosed in Hawaiʻi since …
Posted on Sep 21, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – As residents and owners are allowed re-entry to their properties in the impacted areas of the Maui wildfires, it is important to understand the health risks and potential emotional impacts. The Hawai’i …
Posted on Sep 21, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) issued a yellow placard to Papa Kurt’s located at 808 Sheridan St. on Sept. 21, 2023. The food establishment, operated by SaiminSays LLC, initially received a red placard …
Posted on Sep 15, 2023 in Newsroom DOH continues to urge precautions HONOLULU – Results from preliminary air sampling and air monitoring conducted in Lāhainā and Upcountry Maui are reassuring. The results do not show evidence of poor air quality or any …
Posted on Sep 14, 2023 in COVID-19, Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) recommends use of the new 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines newly approved and authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, to protect against the most common …
Posted on Sep 14, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – Families participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) impacted by the Maui wildfires will now have an easier time finding infant formula and food …
Posted on Sep 12, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) received access today to preliminary, unvalidated data of baseline air sampling conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Lāhainā and Upcountry Maui. …
Posted on Sep 11, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) advises the public to be prepared for air quality impacts due to the recent Kīlauea eruption. As of Sunday, September 10, 2023, permanent air quality monitoring stations …
Posted on Sep 11, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – For the first time, 1,2,3-Trichloropropane has been detected in water samples collected at ‘Ōla‘a Station #3 Booster. The booster is part of the County of Hawai‘i Department of Water Supply’s (HDWS) ‘Ōla‘a- …
Posted on Sep 11, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – Toluene has been detected for the first time in water samples collected at Upper Kula Treatment Plant, which is part of Maui Department of Water Supply’s (MDWS) Upper Kula water system (Public Water System …
Posted on Sep 8, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) is one of 13 states to receive a $4 million federal Project Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health (Project LAUNCH) grant, providing the state $800,000 …
Posted on Sep 8, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch issued Aloha Bakehouse a green placard and approved its reopening after a follow-up inspection found that all critical food safety violations were …
Posted on Sep 7, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) issued a red placard and immediately shut down Aloha Bakehouse, located at 1001 Waimanu Street, Unit A, in Kaka‘ako due to widespread refrigeration problems and multiple …
Posted on Aug 31, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) advises the public to be aware of fraudulent claims for urinary catheters and/or glucose monitors and supplies. Red flags that could indicate a scam include: You don’t …
Posted on Aug 31, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – Through its Maui District Health Office and local partners, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) continues to prioritize listening to the community to better understand its needs, value and respect different …
Posted on Aug 31, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness in the community about this important public health issue. The Hawai’i State Department of Health (DOH) and its partners are holding a …
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) conditionally approved the Joint Task Force-Red Hill (JTF-RH) repacking plan on August 24. Repacking is the next step toward defueling about 104 million gallons of fuel from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel …
Posted on Aug 24, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has reached an agreement with Kap‘iolani Medical Center for Women & Children (KMCWC) to ensure mifepristone remains available to women. Mifepristone is used for …
Posted on Aug 24, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continue to advise and provide technical assistance to the Maui Department of Water Supply (Maui DWS). On …
Posted on Aug 22, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) continues to provide services to Maui residents impacted by the August 2023 wildfires. “Our hearts go out to those impacted by the devastation of this tragedy,” said State …
