News Releases

The following press releases are arranged by date with the latest first. For more information about specific press releases call 586-4442.

  • Kaua‘i District Health Office to Host National Public Health Week Open House April 5, 2024 Mar 14, 2024 - LĪHUʻE, HAWAIʻI —The Kaua‘i District Health Office (KDHO) is hosting an open house on Friday, April 5, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3040 Umi St. in Līhuʻe. The event will be open at no cost to the public in celebration of National Public Health Week. The April 5 event will provide the public… Continue Reading
  • Additional PFAS Detected in Waialua Sugar Pump 2 System  Mar 8, 2024 - HONOLULU – Additional PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been detected in water samples collected at the Waialua Sugar Pump 2 water system (Public Water System HI0000309, owned by OPU Waialua Corp.) and serves approximately 500 persons in the northwest area of the island of O‘ahu. This new detection is a result of the continuing investigation… Continue Reading
  • DOH OPENS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS CENTER IN IWILEI Mar 7, 2024 - HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., Hawai‘i Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald, City and County of Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) Adult Mental Health Division, CARE Hawaii, the Hawai‘i Community Foundation and members of the community gathered today to bless the state’s new Behavioral Health Crisis Center… Continue Reading
  • Department of Health advises travelers and residents to be on alert for measles Mar 6, 2024 - HONOLULU  — The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) is advising travelers and residents to be on alert for measles, as international and continental U.S. outbreaks continue to increase, currently affecting 16 U.S. states as of February 29, 2024. DOH sent an advisory to physicians on January 26, 2024, reminding healthcare providers to be vigilant.  “Hawai‘i has… Continue Reading
  • Department of Health to Host Fuel Tank Advisory Committee Meeting on March 7 Mar 5, 2024 - HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) will convene a Fuel Tank Advisory Committee meeting Thursday on updates related to the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. The agenda includes information on the closure process, site assessment plan, and the Navy housing drinking water system. Representatives from the DOH, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and… Continue Reading

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