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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 countries where dengue is commonly found.  The last confirmed case of locally acquired dengue in the state was ...
Read More Department of Health reports travel-related dengue virus cases in Hawai‘i

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 Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The violations include failing to implement the Best Management Practices Plan that resulted in an unauthorized discharge ...
Read More Department of Health cites Kāne‘ohe Yacht Club for NPDES permit violations

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 starts in the ambulance.  Stroke is the number one cause of chronic disability and the third leading cause of death in Hawai’i. Stroke ...
Read More Department of Health launches “BE FAST for Stroke” campaign to identify the signs of stroke and the importance of calling 9-1-1 immediately