About Department of Health

The Hawaii Department of Health functions under the leadership of the Director and Deputy Director, and includes attached offices and agencies. Most DOH programs are under one of three administrations: health resources, environmental health and behavioral health. Follow the links below to find contact information for DOH divisions, branches and programs. If you are unable to find the program you are looking for, send us a message through our contact page and we will assist in routing your inquiry.

Main Office: Kinau Hale
1250 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone: (808) 586-4400

Director
Director – Elizabeth Char, MD
Phone: (808) 586-4410

Deputy Director
Deputy Director – Cathy Ross
Phone: (808) 586-4412

Health Resources Administration
Deputy Director – Danette Wong Tomiyasu
Phone: (808) 586-4433

Environmental Health Administration
Deputy Director – Kathleen Ho
Phone: (808) 586-4424

Behavioral Health Administration
Deputy Director – Marian Tsuji
Phone: (808) 586-4416

Communications Office
Acting Communications Director – Katie Arita-Chang
Phone: (808) 286-4806