https://www.theconnectprogram.org Good Shepherd Episcopal Church will host workshops on suicide prevention, called Connect. The objectives for this training are to build awareness around the issue of suicide, its’ risks and protective factors, learn how to Connect with someone who may be thinking of suicide, and then Connect them to resources. Workshop schedule: Friday, November 20, ...
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You are invited to be a part of Hawai‘i’s Suicide Prevention and Awareness Efforts! ...
Read More ASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training This two-day workshop provides training in how to recognize, assess, and support a person in crisis. ASIST is designed for caregivers who want to gain additional skills to directly discuss suicide and intervene ...
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ASIST:Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training ...
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Read More This TWO-DAY workshop workshop will equip participants to respond knowledgeably and competently to persons at risk of suicide. Participants learn and practice skills in identifying and responding ...
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Dangerous paradise Rising flash-flooding incidents, ocean deaths point to need for better visitor safety education ...
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Read More Flash floods stranded 20 hikers last month on the Commando and Bamboo trails in East Maui, including one man who was caught on camera being swept 30 feet down the side of a waterfall. The video went viral on ...
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR VIRGINIA PRESSLER, M.D DIRECTOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 4, 2015 15-035 ...
Read More NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK (SEPT. 7-13) RAISES AWARENESS WITH STATEWIDE ACTIVITIES HONOLULU – To increase awareness about suicide prevention resources and support available to families, communities in Hawaii and across the nation are collaborating to host ...
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NEW EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND INJURY PREVENTION SYSTEM BRANCH CHIEF FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2015 ...
Read More I am pleased to announce that Alvin C. Bronstein, M.D., F.A.C.E.P will join the department as the new Emergency Medical Services and Injury Prevention Systems Branch Chief beginning August 31, 2015. Dr. Bronstein previously served as the Medical ...
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Please download an updated overview of the leading causes of injury related death, hospitalizations, and emergency department visits. Injury Data Overview 2010-2014
With summer here, its hard to ignore our visiting population as well as the beautiful Hawaiian ocean. Our beautiful ocean waters are the main draw for many of our visitors, but ocean related drownings are one the leading causes of death among our visitors. Please download the latest on data relating to drownings in Hawaii.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2015 15-025 Hawaii Department of Health and the Hawaii Fall Prevention Consortium Launch 2015 Senior Fall Prevention Campaign to Reduce Fall-Related Injuries on June 8 HONOLULU – Falls among Hawaii seniors are reaching troubling numbers and are creating an enormous burden on individuals, families and our health care system. Every ...
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Storytelling: A Journey in Injury Prevention ...
Read More Within the public health field sit formidable injury issues as well as strategies we utilize to prevent the outcome of death and disability. Storytelling is a powerful method of helping people effectively communicate important issues by describing the impact on their lives. It’s no secret that our policy ...
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