Hawaii State Department of Health Press Releases

• Published on August 25, 2023 - 02:37 GMT

  

  Department of Health reaches agreement with Kap‘iolani Medical Center for Women & Children to make mifepristone available

  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 …

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• Published on August 25, 2023 - 00:53 GMT

  

  Maui Department of Water Supply releases first test results from Lāhainā, Upper Kula water systems

  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 …

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• Published on August 22, 2023 - 20:24 GMT

  

  DOH Continues to Provide Services to Wildfire-impacted Maui Communities

  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 …

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• Published on August 15, 2023 - 22:56 GMT

  

  Department of Health Cites ShredCo, LLC of Kauaʻi for Air Permit Violations

  Posted on Aug 15, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH), Clean Air Branch (CAB), has issued a Notice and Finding of Violation and Order to ShredCo, LLC in Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi for air permit violations. The violations were …

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• Published on August 15, 2023 - 18:39 GMT

  

  Department of Health issues voluntary recall warning for Nestlé USA Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough products due to ...

  Posted on Aug 15, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents to a voluntary recall by Nestlé USA of its 16.5 oz. Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bar “break and bake” …

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• Published on August 15, 2023 - 01:44 GMT

  

  Department of Health, local community agencies open coordinated health care clinic in West Maui

  Posted on Aug 14, 2023 in Newsroom Lāhainā — The Maui District Health Office, in partnership with local community agencies, announces the opening of a coordinated health clinic in West Maui on Aug. 14, 2023 to assist individuals directly impacted by the …

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• Published on August 15, 2023 - 01:44 GMT

  

  Department of Health Extends Comment Period and Suspends Processing of NPDES Permit Due to Lāhainā Wildfires

  Posted on Aug 14, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU, HI – The Department of Health (DOH) hereby extends the public comment period for the processing of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit application for HI 0021848 – Lāhainā …

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• Published on August 14, 2023 - 05:45 GMT

  

  Hawai‘i Department of Health Issues Red Placard to Giailex Kitchen (WNC 544)

  Posted on Aug 10, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) issued a red “closed” placard and immediately shut down Giailex Kitchen (WNC 544) due to improper cold holding, no consumer advisory warning, and improper food …

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• Published on August 14, 2023 - 05:45 GMT

  

  Department of Health reminds the public to be vigilant due to uptick in COVID-19 hospital admission levels

  Posted on Aug 11, 2023 in COVID-19, Newsroom The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) reminds the public to be vigilant due to a steady increase of reported cases of COVID-19 in Hawai‘i since June 2023. As of Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, the Centers for …

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• Published on August 14, 2023 - 05:45 GMT

  

  DOH Advises Caution for Residents Returning to West Maui Area

  Posted on Aug 11, 2023 in Newsroom LAHAINA, MAUI – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) urges caution for residents and business owners who are being allowed to return to their properties in the Lāhainā area. DOH recommends the following tips for …

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• Published on August 10, 2023 - 01:19 GMT

  

  Smoke and Dust Advisory due to brush fires on Maui and Hawai’i Island

  Posted on Aug 9, 2023 in Newsroom The wind-fueled brush fires that scorched large acres of land on Maui and Hawai‘i Island are generating dense smoke and ash which could result in increased levels of smoke, ash and dust in surrounding areas, especially …

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• Published on August 10, 2023 - 01:19 GMT

  

  Hawai‘i Department of Health Maui Community Mental Health Center Offering Emergency Services to Wildfire Victims

  Posted on Aug 9, 2023 in Newsroom WAILUKU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Maui Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) is offering crisis mental health services and expanding hours to those experiencing emotional or psychological distress as a …

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• Published on August 9, 2023 - 02:37 GMT

  

  Hawai‘i Department of Health Approves Reopening ofPaʻalaʻa Kai Bakery in Waialua, Oʻahu

  Posted on Aug 8, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch issued Paʻalaʻa Kai Bakery a green placard and approved its reopening after a follow-up inspection found that all critical food safety violations …

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• Published on August 9, 2023 - 00:48 GMT

  

  Department of Health Investigates Rodent Complaint at Safeway Bakery #2944 1234 South Beretania Street  

  Posted on Aug 8, 2023 in Newsroom Honolulu – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) conducted an investigation at Safeway #2944 located at 1234 S. Beretania St. due to a complaint regarding the presence of rodents in the food establishment’s bakery …

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• Published on August 8, 2023 - 03:08 GMT

  

  Department of Health reopens Port Town Texaco in Kahului

  Posted on Aug 7, 2023 in Newsroom Kahului – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch issued a green “Pass” placard to Port Town Texaco during a follow-up inspection on Aug. 7, 2023, allowing the establishment to reopen. An initial …

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• Published on August 7, 2023 - 21:11 GMT

  

  Department of Health shuts down Port Town Texaco in Kahuluifor rodent infestation

  Posted on Aug 7, 2023 in Newsroom Kahului – The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s Maui Food Safety Branch issued a red “Closed” placard and immediately shut down Port Town Texaco during a complaint inspection conducted on August 3, 2023 for a rodent …

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• Published on August 7, 2023 - 20:19 GMT

  

  Department of Health cites Kāne‘ohe Yacht Club for NPDES permit violations

  Posted on Aug 7, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) issued a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) to the Kāne‘ohe Yacht Club at 44-503 Kāne‘ohe Bay Drive for numerous violations of its National Pollutant Discharge …

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• Published on August 7, 2023 - 20:19 GMT

  

  Department of Health reports travel-related dengue virus cases in Hawai‘i

  Posted on Aug 7, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has received two reports of travel-related dengue cases in Hawai‘i, one in Kaua‘i County and one in Hawai‘i County.  Both cases were in individuals who had recent travel to …

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• Published on August 7, 2023 - 19:27 GMT

  

  Department of Health launches “BE FAST for Stroke” campaign to identify the signs of stroke and the importance of calling 9-1-1 ...

  Posted on Aug 7, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai’i Department of Health (DOH) recently launched a new public service announcement campaign identifying the common signs of stroke and importance of calling 911 immediately, especially since stroke care …

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• Published on July 29, 2023 - 03:04 GMT

  

  Hawai‘i Department of Health Shuts Down Betty’s Beach Cafe in Lahaina due to Cockroach Infestation

  Posted on Jul 28, 2023 in Newsroom LAHAINA – The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s Maui Food Safety Branch issued a red “Closed” placard and immediately shut down Betty’s Beach Café during a complaint and routine follow-up inspections conducted on July 27, …

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