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2019

October 9, 2019
Disability and Communication Access Board appoints Kirby Shaw as executive director

October 8, 2019
Seventh case of rat lungworm disease in 2019 confirmed in visitor to Hawai‘i Island
October 7, 2019
DOH issues public health advisory urging everyone to stop vaping
October 2, 2019
New Vax to School campaign encourages parents of sixth graders to schedule vaccination appointments now
September 27, 2019
Kaua‘i District Health Office releases final report on island-wide preparedness survey
September 17, 2019
Hawai‘i State Hospital to honor past and present patients during the 19th annual Remembrance Service
September 16, 2019
DOH awarded $4 million in additional federal grant funds for opioid crisis prevention and treatment
September 16, 2019
DOH appoints Run Heidelberg as administrator of Hawai‘i State Hospital
September 10, 2019
DOH investigating case of severe respiratory illness related to e-cigarette use
September 10, 2019
DOH issues red “Closed” placard to Asian Cuisine & Sushi Bar on Maui
August 30, 2019
Public invited to attend events planned statewide to raise awareness during Suicide Prevention Month
August 28, 2019
DOH issues red “Closed” placard to Paradise Supermart Fast Food & Catering on Maui
August 27, 2019
DOH announces new school immunization requirements to begin July 1, 2020
August 27, 2019
DOH issues red “Closed” placard to Barefruit Bar on Maui
August 26, 2019
Hawai‘i Opioid Initiative launches new opioid awareness campaign and online risk questionnaire
August 23, 2019
DOH issues red “Closed” Placard to Ohana Tacos on Maui
August 23, 2019
DOH orders two O‘ahu farms to cease sale of basil due to pesticide violation
August 22, 2019
DOH approves fifth dispensary on O‘ahu to begin retail sales of medical cannabis in Waikīkī
August 19, 2019
Executive Office on Aging issues warning on genetic testing fraud in Hawai‘i
August 8, 2019
Ralph Goto and Sharon Hanley Vitousek, M.D. to be honored for outstanding contributions to injury prevention in Hawai‘i
August 6, 2019
Stop Flu at School vaccination consent forms due August 23, 2019
July 26, 2019
DOH approves fourth dispensary on Hawai‘i Island to begin retail sales of medical cannabis
July 15, 2019
DOH to allow two-year certification renewal for in-state medical cannabis patients
July 12, 2019
DOH provides recommendations to protect against smoke from Central Maui wildfire
July 10, 2019
Sixth case of rat lungworm disease in 2019 confirmed in visitor to Hawai‘i Island
July 8, 2019
DOH to host community meeting on recent bacteria study of Kaua‘i watersheds
July 8, 2019
Caroline Cadirao appointed as director of the state’s Executive Office on Aging
July 3, 2019
Public encouraged to participate in second health department food consumption survey
July 1, 2019
Conference focuses on putting those with communication access needs first
July 1, 2019
DOH to conduct door-to-door emergency preparedness survey of Kaua‘i residents July 11-13
July 1, 2019
DOH releases six-month progress report on Our Care, Our Choice Act
June 27, 2019
DOH extends public comment period to July 9 for NPDES permit for Thirty Meter Telescope construction
June 26, 2019
DOH approves Hawaiian Ethos LLC on Hawai‘i Island to begin retail sales of medical cannabis
June 21, 2019
DOH partners with Longs Drugs to promote emergency preparedness statewide
June 17, 2019
DOH launches annual senior fall prevention awareness campaign, June 17–July 27
June 17, 2019
Hawai‘i Island transitioning to community resources to meet ongoing crisis counseling needs
June 5, 2019
DOH releases new study of Kauai watersheds in Mahaulepu and Waikomo
May 23, 2019
Three unrelated cases of rat lungworm disease confirmed in visitors to Hawai‘i Island
May 22, 2019
DOH issues red “Closed” placard to Genki Sushi in Kailua-Kona on Hawaii Island
May 17, 2019
DOH appoints Janelle Saucedo as chief of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division
May 9, 2019
Stop the Bleed Day event prepares community for life-threatening emergencies
May 8, 2019
DOH issues red “Closed” placard to Paddlers Restaurant and Bar in Kaunakakai
May 8, 2019
DOH holds community health fair for Stroke Awareness Month in May
May 7, 2019
DOH and Wahiawa General Hospital partner to develop short-term beds for mental health and substance abuse care
May 3, 2019
Events statewide to raise awareness for National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, May 9
May 1, 2019
DOH launches new air quality advisory website to enhance the state’s volcano-readiness
May 1, 2019
DOH advises consumers and businesses on cannabis-derived products including cannabidiol or CBD
May 1, 2019
DOH appoints Edward Desmond, Ph.D. as new State Laboratories Division administrator
April 29, 2019
Isabelleza Kris Tabios recognized as 2019 CDC Childhood Immunization Champion for Hawai‘i
April 25, 2019
DOH confirms third rat lungworm disease case on Hawai‘i Island in 2019
April 18, 2019
New ocean safety website aims to reduce drownings and injuries in Hawai‘i
April 17, 2019
Public invited to attend informational meeting about rat lungworm disease in North Kohala on Hawai‘i Island
April 5, 2019
Dr. Chunmei Wu receives CDC Immunization Award for Hawai‘i
March 28, 2019
DOH confirms second rat lungworm disease case on Hawai‘i Island in 2019
March 28, 2019
DOH and Big Island Dairy sign consent agreement to protect the environment and community as the dairy closes operations
March 22, 2019
DOH awarded additional $2M in federal funds to continue opioid crisis prevention efforts
March 11, 2019
DOH sponsors 2019 Suicide Prevention Statewide Conference promoting hope, help and healing
March 8, 2019
DOH supports Hawai‘i Island Community Day of Healing at Ke‘eau Shipman Park on March 10
March 8, 2019
Brain injury awareness makes its way to markets for National Brain Injury Awareness Month in March
March 7, 2019
DOH approves second dispensary on Hawai‘i Island to begin retail sales of medical cannabis
March 6, 2019
State on target to beat 2020 greenhouse gas emissions goal
March 5, 2019
DOH’s new online registration accelerates access to medical cannabis for Hawai‘i residents and enables qualified out-of-state patients to register and buy medical cannabis in Hawai‘i
March 4, 2019
Hawai‘i State Hospital Administrator William May plans to leave his post in early May; national search now underway for successor
February 28, 2019
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month kicks off with annual Day at the Capitol, March 7
February 25, 2019
DOH receives corrosion testing data on Red Hill bulk fuel storage tanks
February 21, 2019
DOH issues public notice for draft solid waste management permit for South Hilo Landfill
February 13, 2019
DOH approves opening of medical cannabis dispensary in Kaneohe
February 13, 2019
DOH confirms two new rat lungworm disease cases on Hawai‘i Island
February 7, 2019
DOH offers free lecture on over-the-counter genetic tests
February 7, 2019
DOH fines Redmont Group LLC $2,000 for operating WorkPlay without a food establishment permit
January 15, 2019
DOH approves first medical cannabis dispensary on Hawaii Island to being retail sales
January 10, 2019
DOH confirms new rat lungworm disease case on Hawai‘i Island in 2018
January 9, 2019
Hawai’i Department of Health cites Maui Land & Pineapple Company Inc. for wastewater effluent violations

2018

December 31, 2018
DOH announces patient and provider guidance on Our Care, Our Choice Act, effective Jan. 1, 2019
December 24, 2018
DOH warns public about contaminated water in Kaohaoha Gulch near ‘Ō‘ōkala Town, Hawai‘i
December 24, 2018
DOH offers food preparation tips for a safe holiday season
December 19, 2018
DOH cites Hū Honua Bioenergy for an illegal wastewater discharge
December 11, 2018
Fall Prevention Awards honor four outstanding volunteers
November 30, 2018
DOH determines Hū Honua Bioenergy violated state water pollution laws with illegal discharge
November 27, 2018
Dr. Cecilia Shikuma to receive Suzanne Richmond-Crum Award on World AIDS Day 2018
November 16, 2018
Deadline extended for public testimony on Hū Honua Bioenergy power plant permit applications
November 15, 2018
DOH’s Office of Health Care Assurance strengthens its policies and procedures in response to state audit
November 13, 2018
Health department to hold public hearings in Kaua‘i, Maui and Hawai‘i counties for immunization requirement updates
November 9, 2018
DOH confirms two additional rat lungworm disease cases on Hawai‘i Island
November 1, 2018
DOH cites seven companies for air permit violations
November 1, 2018
DOH to distribute food consumption survey by mail statewide
November 1, 2018
DOH encourages residents to “Prevent Diabetes Hawai‘i” during National Diabetes Awareness Month
October 30, 2018
Trace levels of contaminant detected in one O‘ahu water system during routine testing
October 16, 2018
DOH declares mumps outbreak over
October 16, 2018
DOH urges health care organizations to prepare for “Our Care, Our Choice” Act
October 15, 2018
Annual Stop Flu at School vaccination clinics start today
October 5, 2018
DOH receives $3.9 million federal grant for home visiting program to support families
September 25, 2018
DOH receives $8 million federal grant to continue fight against opioid misuse
September 24, 2018
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut products recalled due to possible E. coli contamination
September 24, 2018
Department of Health publishes first health data report focused on Hawai‘i transgender youth
September 19, 2018
New Communication Access Card for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deaf-blind persons in Hawai‘i aids understanding in everyday and emergency situations
September 12, 2018
DOH reminds public of health risks and precautions during heavy rains and potential flooding
August 31, 2018
Events planned statewide to raise awareness during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September
August 30, 2018
Governor’s Joint Task Force announces new treatment guidelines for rat lungworm disease in Hawai‘i
August 16, 2018
DOH confirms state’s fifth case of rat lungworm disease in 2018
August 14, 2018
DOH approves production center for medical cannabis licensee Hawaiian Ethos, LLC
August 9, 2018
DOH requires food handlers certification for all food establishments statewide
August 7, 2018
Kaua‘i District Health Office releases preliminary report for public health emergency response following historic flooding event
August 6, 2018
Stop Flu at School vaccination consent forms distributed in student orientation or “back to school” packets
August 3, 2018
DOH and DOE work to protect Hawai‘i Island students from volcanic emissions (vog) in preparation for new school year
August 2, 2018
State licensure program guards against unqualified Home Care Agencies
July 31, 2018
DOH convenes Medical Cannabis Outstanding Issues Working Group meeting to address employment issues and manufacturing and distribution of edible medical cannabis products
July 30, 2018
Hawai‘i Beach Safety Week highlights lifeguard and snorkel safety events
July 20, 2018
New Developmental Disabilities Division website offers improved access
July 19, 2018
DOH reminds public of safe food handling practices during multistate outbreak of salmonella
July 19, 2018
DOH Fines HI Cravings LLC $1,000 for operating without a food permit
July 11, 2018
DOH to begin implementation of new medical cannabis amendments
June 28, 2018
Sulfur dioxide emissions declining; DOH investing more than $1 million to expand air quality monitoring station network on Hawai’i Island
June 21, 2018
Peter Whiticar honored with NASTAD Lifetime Achievement Award for leadership in HIV and hepatitis prevention
June 20, 2018
Hawai‘i State Council on Mental Health launches new website
June 15, 2018
Tropic Care 2018 health clinics provide free services to Hawai‘i Island residents as part of innovative partnership
June 14, 2018
Annual senior fall prevention awareness campaign to launch statewide, June 18
June 13, 2018
DOH investigating one case of Legionnaires’ disease on O‘ahu
June 13, 2018
DOH to establish 10 new ambient air quality monitoring stations on Hawai‘i Island
June 5, 2018
New interactive air quality monitoring tool makes data available online during Kilauea volcanic eruption
May 22, 2018
National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week May 20 – 26
May 21, 2018
DOH to hold public informational meetings on cesspools in Hilo, Waimānalo and Kailua-Kona
May 18, 2018
DOH approves first dispensary on Kaua‘i to begin retail sales of medical cannabis
May 18, 2018
DOH confirms first case of rat lungworm disease on O‘ahu in 2018
May 16, 2018
Phase II of Maui District Health Office renovation to begin on May 28
May 16, 2018
Gov. David Ige and Hawai‘i Department of Health unveil security features planned for new Hawaii State Hospital building
May 15, 2018
DOH identifies mumps in Maui resident
May 15, 2018
Learn about stroke awareness and prevention during Stroke Awareness Month in May
May 11, 2018
Crisis Line of Hawai‘i available to those feeling stress and anxiety from ongoing volcanic eruption on Hawai‘i Island
May 9, 2018
Vog Dashboard offers comprehensive information and advice on volcanic health hazards
May 8, 2018
DOH warns public about contaminated water in Alaialoa and Kaohaoha Gulches near ʻŌʻōkala Town on Hawai‘i Island
April 30, 2018
Air Quality Awareness Week, April 30 – May 4
April 25, 2018
Water quality continues to improve at Kaua‘i beaches as additional brown water advisories are lifted
April 24, 2018
Brown water advisories lifted on several beaches as coastal water conditions begin to improve on Kaua‘i
April 23, 2018
Dr. R. Michael Hamilton recognized as 2018 CDC Childhood Immunization Champion for Hawai‘i
April 20, 2018
Medical team deployed to Hāʻena to assist flood-ravaged communities on Kaua‘i
April 20, 2018
Public hearings on changes to Environmental Impact Statement rules to be held statewide on May 21 – 31
April 20, 2018
DOH reminds public to “stay out of brown water” and “if in doubt throw it out”
April 20, 2018
DOH’s Thaddeus Pham recognized nationally among top “40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health”
April 16, 2018
DOH advises all Kaua‘i residents and visitors to avoid or limit exposure to flood waters
April 13, 2018
DOH warns public about contaminated water in Alaialoa Gulch near ʻŌʻōkala Town, Hawai‘i
April 11, 2018
DOH confirms two additional cases of rat lungworm disease in 2018
March 27, 2018
Maui District Health Office renovations start April 2
March 21, 2018
DOH warns public about contaminated water in Waimalu Stream
March 21, 2018
DOH urges residents to review their risk for TB as part of annual World Tuberculosis Day on March 24
March 16, 2018
DOH approves fifth dispensary to begin retail sales of medical cannabis
March 15, 2018
Two decades of tobacco use reduction results in $1 billion total health care savings in Hawai‘i, yet work is far from over
March 14, 2018
DOH streamlines TB testing requirements for faster results and improved accuracy
March 13, 2018
DOH certifies Aeos Labs, Inc. to begin testing medical cannabis
March 12, 2018
Hawai‘i selected by National Governors Association for Public Health Preparedness and Response Workshop
March 8, 2018
Day at the Capitol event highlights Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March
March 5, 2018
Rate of Hawai‘i mumps cases declining one year after initial outbreak, but MMR vaccine remains the best protection
March 5, 2018
March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month
February23, 2018
DOH confirms first case of rat lungworm disease on Hawai‘i Island in 2018
February 21, 2018
DOH cites Hawaiian Isles Water Company for $14,400 for HI-5 violations
February 9, 2018
Trace levels of bromacil detected in two O‘ahu water systems during routine testing
February 8, 2018
DOH warns public about contaminated water in drainage ditch near Wai’anae Mall
February 2, 2018
U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono to receive Courage Award for World Cancer Day
January 31, 2018
DOH urges everyone to “Check Your Pressure” during American Heart Month
January 30, 2018
DOH investigates suspicious network activity detected on disease reporting data system
January 29, 2018
State awards $140 million design-build contract to construct new 144-bed Hawaii State Hospital building
January 22, 2018
DOH fines Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay $20,000 for operating without a permit
January 18, 2018
DOH investigating possible case of hepatitis A infection in Wah Kung Restaurant employee
January 11, 2018
DOH cites Sam Choy’s Kai Lanai restaurant for unlawful placard removal and food code violations
January 11, 2018
DOH continues third-year of West Hawaii teledentistry pilot project and expands to Maui
January 8, 2018
DOH advises public to get flu shot
January 8, 2018
Hawaii State Hospital earns reaccreditation from The Joint Commission following unannounces surveys
January 5, 2018
DOH confirms two hepatitis A cases on Kaua‘i
January 5, 2018
DOH reports adults and adolescents make up majority of Hawaii’s mumps cases
January 3, 2018
DOH to hold public informational meetings on cesspools in Makawao in Upcountry Maui, and Kahalu’u in Windward Oahu

2017

December 29, 2017
DOH URGES FIREWORKS SAFETY MEASURES DURING NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS
December 20, 2017
DOH APPROVES AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS (ALS) AS A QUALIFYING CONDITION FOR MEDICAL CANNABIS USE
December 19, 2017
DOH IDENTIFIES 14 PRIORITY AREAS FOR CESSPOOL UPGRADES TO PROTECT DRINKING AND RECREATIONAL WATERS
December 18, 2017
DOH LAUNCHES FIRST STATEWIDE MEDIA CAMPAIGN ON RAT LUNGWORM DISEASE PREVENTION
December 13, 2017
STATE LAUNCHES LANDMARK KUPUNA CAREGIVERS PROGRAM
December 7, 2017
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFERS NEW RECIPE BOOK FEATURING TASTY AND HEALTHY HOLIDAY OPTIONS
December 6, 2017
DOH ISSUES FISH AND SHELLFISH ADVISORY FOR KANEOHE MARINE CORPS BASE FUEL PIER AND MARINA AREA
December 4, 2017
ORGANIC CHEMICAL FOUND IN KAUAI WATER TANK
December 1, 2017
STATE RELEASES HAWAII OPIOID INITIATIVE ACTION PLAN
November 27, 2017
PAUL GROESBECK TO RECEIVE SUZANNE RICHMOND-CRUM AWARD ON 2017 WORLD AIDS DAY
November 21, 2017
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFERS FOOD PREPARATION TIPS FOR A SAFE THANKSGIVING AND HOLIDAY SEASON
November 15, 2017
DOH PLACES SEVEN HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES ON OFF-DUTY STATUS WITHOUT PAY PENDING INVESTIGATION
November 7, 2017
HAWAII EXPERTS ATTEND AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE ANNUAL MEETING TO DISCUSS RAT LUNGWORM DISEASE ISSUES
November 3, 2017
DOH CLEAN WATER BRANCH UNVEILS NEW BEACH MONITORING WEBSITE WITH UP-TO-DATE STATUS REPORTS
November 1, 2017
ANNUAL STOP FLU AT SCHOOL VACCINATION CLINICS START TODAY
October 26, 2017
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ISSUES RED “CLOSED” PLACARD TO MAZESOBA ONO-YA AT ALA MOANA CENTER
October 23, 2017
PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND SERIES OF INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS ON RAT LUNGWORM DISEASE AROUND OAHU
October 20, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INVITES PUBLIC TO LEARN ABOUT LIVER DISEASE AND CANCER AT LIVER WELLNESS CONFERENCE
October 17, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CERTIFIES PHARMLAB HAWAII, LLC TO BEGIN TESTING MEDICAL CANNABIS
October 16, 2017
DOH LEADS ORAL HEALTH SCREENING INITIATIVE FOR EVERY HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START STUDENT
October 12, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FINES AJI LIMO, LLC LUNCH WAGON FOR FOOD SAFETY VIOLATIONS
October 11, 2017
HAWAII TELEHEALTH SUMMIT MOVES STATE TOWARD INCREASING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE USING INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY
October 10, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPROVES FOURTH DISPENSARY TO BEGIN RETAIL SALES OF MEDICAL CANNABIS
October 4, 2017
DOH AWARDED $361K IN FUNDING FOR CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION EFFORTS
October 3, 2017
DOH AWARDED $3.5 MILLION TO SUPPORT FAMILIES THROUGH HOME VISITING PROGRAM
October 2, 2017
DOH DEPUTY DIRECTOR KEITH Y. YAMAMOTO RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH
September 29, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ISSUES PONO LIFE SCIENCES MAUI LLC NOTICE TO BEGIN SALES OF MEDICAL CANNABIS TO REGISTERED PATIENTS
September 28, 2017
STOP FLU AT SCHOOL CLINIC INFORMATION NOW AVAILABLE
September 27, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONFIRMS SEVENTEENTH CASE OF RAT LUNGWORM DISEASE IN HAWAII FOR 2017
September 19, 2017
INTERNATIONAL TASK FORCE FOCUSES ON PROTECTING WEST COAST FROM OIL SPILLS
September 18, 2017
GAVIN UCHIDA NAMED HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH’S DENTAL DIRECTOR
September 8, 2017
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH’S CHOOSE HEALTHY NOW CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES IN 7-ELEVEN HAWAII STORES STATEWIDE
September 8, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FINES RED PAVILION FOR FOOD SAFETY VIOLATIONS
September 7, 2017
ANNUAL STOP FLU AT SCHOOL VACCINATION PROGRAM LIMITED TO SELECTED PUBLIC SCHOOLS STATEWIDE
September 1, 2017
STATEWIDE EVENTS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF SUICIDE PREVENTION IN HAWAII; SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH
August 28, 2017
NEW STATE FOOD SAFETY RULES FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS ENHANCE PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION
August 9, 2017
DOH CONFIRMS FIRST CASE OF RAT LUNGWORM DISEASE ON OAHU IN 2017
August 9, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ISSUES ALOHA GREEN NOTICE TO BEGIN SALES OF MEDICAL CANNABIS TO REGISTERED PATIENTS
August 8, 2017
FIRST DISPENSARY RECEIVES APPROVAL FROM DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO BEGIN SALES OF MEDICAL CANNABIS FOR HAWAII PATIENTS
August 2, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENTS OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO HOLD JOB FAIR AUG. 11 AT STATE CAPITOL
July 31, 2017
DOH CERTIFIES STEEP HILL HAWAII TO BEGIN TESTING MEDICAL CANNABIS
July 25, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FINES ALOHA PETROLEUM, LTD., $200,000 FOR FUEL TANK VIOLATIONS
July 21, 2017
DOH UPDATE ON MUMPS: OUTBREAK CONTINUES WITH 18 ADDITIONAL CASES, INCLUDING TWO ON HAWAII ISLAND AND FOUR ON KAUAI
July 17, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REMINDS FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS OF LAW PROHIBITING USE OF LATEX GLOVES
July 17, 2017
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION PAYS $5K PENALTY FOR HI-5 VIOLATIONS
July 13, 2017
DOH UPDATE ON MUMPS: ELEVEN (11) MORE CASES CONFIRMED
July 6, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH UPDATE ON MUMPS: TEN (10) MORE CASES CONFIRMED
June 30, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH UPDATE ON MUMPS: FOURTEEN (14) MORE CASES CONFIRMED
June 28, 2017
DOH ANNOUNCES ZIKA PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE MILESTONES TO FIGHT THE BITE DURING NATIONAL MOSQUITO CONTROL AWARENESS WEEK
June 26, 2017
HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO HOLD RAT LUNGWORM PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING AT ILWU HALL IN LANAI CITY
June 22, 2017
DOH UPDATE ON MUMPS: FIFTEEN (15) MORE CASES CONFIRMED
June 21, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPROVES PRODUCTION CENTERS FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA LICENSEES ON KAUAI AND OAHU
June 19, 2017
COMMON LEAD TEST CAN GIVE FALSE RESULTS
June 15, 2017
STATE DOH TO LAUNCH SENIOR FALL PREVENTION AWARENESS CAMPAIGN JUNE 16-AUGUST 30, 2017
June 15, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH UPDATE ON MUMPS: EIGHT ADDITIONAL CASES CONFIRMED
June 8, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH UPDATE ON MUMPS: SEVEN ADDITIONAL CASES CONFIRMED
June 5, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH UPDATE ON MUMPS
June 2, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECEIVES $3.04 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT FOR TREATMENT OF ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS
June 1, 2017
DOH UPDATE ON MUMPS
May 30, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONFIRMS SIX ADDITIONAL MUMPS CASES ON OAHU AND ONE ADDITIONAL CASE ON KAUAI
May 25, 2017
THREE ADDITIONAL MUMPS CASES CONFIRMED ON OAHU
May 24, 2017
HAWAII RECEIVES A GRADE OF “B” FOR ITS MEDICAL MARIJUANA PROGRAM
May 23, 2017
FOUR ADDITIONAL MUMPS CASES CONFIRMED ON OAHU
May 22, 2017
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONFIRMS FOUR ADDITIONAL MUMPS CASES ON OAHU
May 18, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONFIRMS FIVE ADDITIONAL MUMPS CASES AS ONGOING INVESTIGATION OF OUTBREAK CONTINUES
May 17, 2017
HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO HOLD RAT LUNGWORM PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING AT MITCHELL PAUOLE COMMUNITY CENTER ON MOLOKAI
May 16, 2017
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FINES KONA MACADAMIA, INC., DBA KONA GRILL, FOR SELLING FOOD WITHOUT A PERMIT AFTER BEING ORDERED TO CLOSE
May 15, 2017
MUMPS CASES INCREASE STATEWIDE AS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONTINUES ONGOING INVESTIGATION OF OUTBREAK
May 12, 2017
HAWAII CELEBRATES OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
May 10, 2017
DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD TO DISCONTINUE MAILING COURTESY RENEWAL NOTICES TO PERSONS WITH LONG-TERM DISABILITY PARKING PLACARDS
May 9, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND CONSTRUCTION FIRM SOUTHLAND MOLE-JOINT VENTURE SIGN ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER FOR CLEAN WATER ACT VIOLATIONS
May 5, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FINES BIG ISLAND DAIRY FOR WATER POLLUTION VIOLATIONS AND REQUIRES ADDITIONAL REGULATORY MEASURES TO ENSURE PROTECTION OF STATE WATERS
May 3, 2017
UPDATE ON IMPORTED FROZEN RAW AHI TESTING POSITIVE FOR HEPATITIS A
May 2, 2017
IMPORTED FROZEN RAW TUNA (AHI) CUBES DISTRIBUTED ON OAHU TEST POSITIVE FOR HEPATITIS A; VOLUNTARY PRODUCT RECALL UNDERWAY
April 28, 2017
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INVESTIGATING MUMPS CASES
April 28, 2017
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PUBLISHES HAWAII’S FIRST LGBT HEALTH DATA REPORT
April 19, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS FOR HI-5 VIOLATIONS
April 19, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONFIRMS TWO CASES OF RAT LUNGWORM ON HAWAII ISLAND WITH FOUR PROBABLE CASES
April 19, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES ZETTON, INC., dba HEAVENLY, FOR FOOD CODE VIOLATIONS & UNLAWFULLY HIDING PLACARD
April 19, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES WAIANAE PROPERTY OWNER FOR SOLID WASTE VIOLATIONS
April 12, 2017
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO NOTIFY STUDENTS AND STAFF OF TB EXPOSURE AT HILO CAMPUS
April 3, 2017
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NOTIFY STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND STAFF OF POSSIBLE TB EXPOSURE AT WAIPAHU HIGH SCHOOL
March 24, 2017
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LAUNCHES NEW “PREVENT DIABETES HAWAII” CAMPAIGN
March 22, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FINES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR ILLEGAL DISCHARGE OF WASTEWATER INTO HALAWA STREAM
March 22, 2017
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH STANDS “UNITED TO STOP TB” DURING ANNUAL WORLD TUBERCULOSIS DAY, MARCH 24
March 17, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU SIGN AGREEMENT ON WASTEWATER SPILL PREVENTION MEASURES
March 16, 2017
HAWAII RESIDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF SELF-DETERMINATION AT “DAY AT THE CAPITOL”
March 10, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECONVENES PUBLIC HEARINGS ON AMENDMENTS TO STATE’S FOOD SAFETY RULES
March 7, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LIFTS SUSPENSION OF MEADOW GOLD DAIRIES TWO-PERCENT REDUCED FAT MILK
March 3, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FINES KOHA ORIENTAL FOODS $100,000 FOR OPERATING A FOOD WAREHOUSE WITHOUT A PERMIT
March 1, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HOLDS CHILDREN’S ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SYMPOSIUM FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
February 27, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ORDERS MEADOW GOLD DAIRIES TO HALT DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF TWO-PERCENT REDUCED FAT MILK
February 14, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EXTENDS DECISION-MAKING PERIOD FOR HAWAII DAIRY FARMS FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
February 14, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPROVES PONO LIFE SCIENCES MAUI LLC TO ACQUIRE AND CULTIVATE MEDICAL MARIJUANA
February 9, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPROVES MANOA BOTANICALS LLC TO ACQUIRE AND CULTIVATE MEDICAL MARIJUANA
February 8, 2017
DR. JANET BERREMAN TO LEAD KAUAI DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICE
February 7, 2017
HEPATITIS A SECOND DOSE RECOMMENDED IN COMING MONTHS FOR THOSE VACCINATED DURING 2016 OUTBREAK
February 7, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES HAWAIIAN ISLES WATER COMPANY FOR HI-5 VIOLATIONS
February 2, 2017
NEW LAW REQUIRES DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS TO BECOME LICENSED IN 2017
February 1, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPROVES TWO MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES TO ACQUIRE AND GROW MARIJUANA FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES
January 31, 2017
CRISIS LINE OF HAWAII PHONE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRE BRIEF DOWNTIME ON FEB. 7
January 26, 2017
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES AFC SUSHI IN KAPAHULU FOR UNLAWFUL PLACARD REMOVAL AND FOOD CODE VIOLATIONS
January 20, 2017
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL RELEASES ANNUAL REPORT ON HAWAII’S SUSTAINABILITY
January 17, 2017
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES SAFEWAY, INC. FOR HI-5 VIOLATIONS
January 17, 2017
ANNUAL STOP FLU AT SCHOOL VACCINATION CLINICS START TODAY

2016

December 21, 2016
ALL COUNTIES REPRESENTED IN NEWLY APPOINTED STATE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
December 15, 2016
HAWAII RANKS FIRST FOR HEALTH IN THE NATION BUT STATE DATA SHOWS AREAS OF CONCERN
December 14, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ANNOUNCE STATEWIDE PESTICIDE INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS KAUAI COMMUNITY CONCERNS
December 14, 2016
“NO MORE CANCER” COALITION LAUNCHES NEW STATE PLAN TO DEFEAT CANCER DISPARITIES IN HAWAII
December 13, 2016
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FALL PREVENTION CONSORTIUM AWARD FOUR INDIVIDUALS FOR REDUCING FALLS AMONGST HAWAII’S SENIORS
December 5, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CLEARS MARINE AGRIFUTURE TO RESUME SALES OF OGO AND SEA ASPARAGUS
November 28, 2016
CHARLES LYDEN TO POSTHUMOUSLY RECEIVE SUZANNE RICHMOND-CRUM AWARD ON 2016 WORLD AIDS DAY
November 28, 2016
ANNUAL STOP FLU AT SCHOOL VACCINATION PROGRAM TO KICK OFF STATEWIDE EARLY NEXT YEAR
November 23, 2016
DOWNTOWN EMPLOYEES TAKE A HEALTHY STEP FORWARD IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
November 22, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HOLDS STATEWIDE PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR CHANGES TO FOOD SAFETY CODE
November 22, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HOLDS BIG ISLAND FORUM TO DISCUSS MILITARY MUNITIONS AND UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE (UXO) SAFETY
November 18, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONTRACTS WITH BIOTRACK THC FOR WEB-BASED SYSTEM TO TRACK INVENTORY AND SALES AT MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
November 17, 2016
HAWAII CELEBRATES 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE STATE’S LANDMARK CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT WITH PREMIERE OF SPECIAL DOCUMENTARY AND NEW STRATEGIC PLAN
November 10, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ISSUES CEASE AND DESIST ORDER TO MARINE AGRIFUTURE LLC
November 7, 2016
SALMONELLA INFECTION IN 14 PEOPLE ON OAHU LINKED TO POKE CONTAINING LIMU (also OGO or SEAWEED)
October 19, 2016
HEPATITIS A INFECTION IN FOOD SERVICE WORKER AT MCDONALD’S OF KAHALA
October 18, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES COMPANIES FOR HI-5 VIOLATIONS
October 4, 2016
RESIDENTS & TRAVELERS URGED TO HELP REDUCE RISKS OF MOSQUITO BITES DURING IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN KONA
October 3, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH’S STATEWIDE “HAWAII SMILES” KEIKI ORAL HEALTH SURVEILLANCE REPORT SHOWS NEED FOR SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS
September 22, 2016
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONDUCTS DOOR-TO-DOOR SURVEY TO ASSESS COMMUNITIES FOR PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE
September 22, 2016
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BEGINS ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING OF WAIOPILI DITCH AT MAHA’ULEPU
September 18, 2016
HEPATITIS A INFECTION IN FOOD SERVICE WORKER AT CHART HOUSE RESTAURANT IN HONOLULU
September 15, 2016
HEPATITIS A INFECTION IN FOOD SERVICE WORKER AT OHANA SEAFOOD IN SAM’S CLUB PEARL CITY
September 13, 2016
HEPATITIS A INFECTION IN FOOD SERVICE WORKER AT HARBOR RESTAURANT AT PIER 38
September 9, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPROVES REOPENING OF GENKI SUSHI RESTAURANTS ON OAHU AND KAUAI
September 9, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECEIVES $8.4 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT TO TACLE ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
September 9, 2016
GOVERNOR PROCLAIMS SEPTEMBER AS “ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH IN HAWAII”
September 3, 2016
HEPATITIS A INFECTION IN FOOD SERVICE WORKER AT KAPOLEI ZIPPY’S
September 2, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECEIVES 2016 DIGITAL GOVERNMENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
September 2, 2016
STATEWIDE EVENTS RAISE AWARENESS OF SUICIDE PREVENTION IN HAWAII; SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH
September 2, 2016
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH’S NEW TELEVISION AD PUSHES TEENS TO RETHINK POPULAR SWEETENED TEAS AND COFFEE DRINKS
August 30, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES THE BODY SHOP FOR GLASS ADVANCED DISPOSAL FEE VIOLATIONS
August 23, 2016
HEPATITIS A CASE IDENTIFIED IN HAWAIIAN AIRLINES FLIGHT ATTENDANT
August 18, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ANNOUNCES U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION TEST RESULTS CONFIRM HEPATITIS A IN SEA PORT BAY SCALLOPS FROM THE PHILIPPINES
August 17, 2016
HEPATITIS A INFECTION IN FOOD SERVICE WORKER AT HOKKAIDO RAMEN SANTOUKA
August 16, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ORDERS EMBARGO OF FROZEN IMPORTED SCALLOPS AND CLOSURE OF GENKI SUSHI RESTAURANTS ON OAHU AND KAUAI
August 10, 2016
HEPATITIS A INFECTION IDENTIFIED IN TWO SEPARATE FOOD HANDLERS AT PAPA JOHN’S WAIPAHU & NEW LIN FONG BAKERY
August 8, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EXCEEDS FEDERAL TARGETS FOR DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUNDS
August 5, 2016
HEPATITIS A INFECTION IN FOOD SERVICE WORKER AT TAMASHIRO MARKET
August 4, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND U.S. EPA ADVISE PUBLIC TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS AT KEEHI LAGOON AND WAIOPILI STREAM
August 2, 2016
HEPATITIS A CASES IDENTIFIED IN CHILI’S KAPOLEI FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEE AND HAWAIIAN AIRLINES FLIGHT ATTENDANT
August 2, 2016
DOH CAUTIONS TRAVELERS HEADED TO 2016 SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES ABOUT ZIKA VIRUS AND URGES PREVENTION
August 2, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AWARDED $3.7 MILLION TO SUPPORT EPIDEMIOLOGICAL AND LABORATORY ACTIVITIES
July 26, 2016
HEPATITIS A INFECTION IN FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEE SUSHI SHIONO, WAIKOLOA
July 20, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REACHES $600,000 SETTLEMENT WITH HAWAIIAN COMMERCIAL & SUGAR COMPANY FOR VIOLATIONS OF AIR QUALITY REGULATIONS
July 12, 2016
HEPATITIS A INFECTION IN FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEE PUBLIC URGED TO SEEK VACCINATION
July 6, 2016
HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH URGES PUBLIC TO STAY CLEAR OF AREAS NEAR KEWALO SMALL BOAT HARBOR
July 6, 2016
ADDITIONAL CASES OF HEPATITIS A UNDER INVESTIGATION BY HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
July 1, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INVESTIGATING HEPATITIS A VIRUS OUTBREAK ON OAHU
June 30, 2016
HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RELAUNCHES “FIGHT THE BITE” EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN ABOUT MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASE PREVENTION
June 24, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RELEASES SCORES AND RANKINGS OF APPLICANTS FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY LICENSES
June 22, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REMINDS BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS OF JULY 15 DEADLINE FOR SEMI-ANNUAL HI-5 REPORTING
June 17, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FINES HALEIWA BEACH HOUSE RESTAURANT $5,000 FOR VIOLATING CONSENT ORDER
June 14, 2016
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OFFICES TO CLOSE JUNE 21-22 FOR RELOCATION TO NEW HALAWA VALLEY LOCATION
June 14, 2016
HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH’S ADULT MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS AND CLUBHOUSES AWARDED INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION FOR THE FIRST TIME
June 9, 2016
NEW FINDINGS SHOW PROMISING TRENDS IN HAWAII STUDENT HEALTH BEHAVIORS
June 8, 2016
STATEWIDE FALL PREVENTION AWARENESS CAMPAIGN JUNE 22 – AUGUST 30 DESIGNED TO REDUCE FALL INJURIES AMONG KUPUNA
June 7, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HALEIWA BEACH HOUSE RESTAURANT REACH SETTLEMENT OF WASTEWATER VIOLATIONS
June 2, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ISSUES CEASE AND DESIST ORDER TO HALEIWA BEACH HOUSE RESTAURANT
May 20, 2016
HAWAII’S OUTSTANDING ELDER VOLUNTEERS TO BE FETED JUNE 3, 2016
May 19, 2016
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ISSUES MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY LICENSES AND POSTS MERIT-BASED SCORES FOR LICENSEES
May 13, 2016
JOINT TASK FORCE ESTABLISHED TO COMBAT RAT LUNGWORM DISEASE IN HAWAII
May 12, 2016
HIGH RATES OF HEPATITIS C FOUND AMONG HAWAII’S KUPUNA HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PARTNERS WITH CVS MINUTE CLINICS AND HEP FREE HAWAII TO OFFER SIMPLE TEST STARTING MAY 19, 2016
April 29, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ANNOUNCES THE SELECTION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY LICENSEES
April 25, 2016
NEW AIRPORT SIGNAGE DIRECTS TRAVELLERS TO BEACH SAFETY ADVICE
April 18, 2016
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SEEKS VOLUNTEERS TO SIMULATE MASS DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICATIONS TO THE PUBLIC
April 13, 2016
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ANNOUNCE MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY LICENSEES BY APRIL 29
April 11, 2016
HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH’S RESTAURANT INSPECTION WEBSITE GOES LIVE STARTING WITH OAHU INSPECTION DATA
April 8, 2016
MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY LICENSEE SELECTION CONTINUES WITH CHANGE IN SELECTION PANEL AND START OF FINGERPRINT BACKGROUND CHECKS
April 1, 2016
HI-5 REDEMPTION CENTERS ADD CONVENIENT SERVICE HOURS AT EWA BEACH, KAILUA AND KAHULUI
April 1, 2016
HAWAII TEAM ATTENDS NATIONAL ZIKA ACTION PLAN SUMMIT HELD AT U.S. CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
March 30, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RELEASES FINDINGS FROM SANITARY SURVEY OF MAHAULEPU ON KAUAI
March 26, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES INVESTIGATES TRAVEL RELATED CASES OF MOSQUITO BORNE ILLNESSES ON OAHU
March 24, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH URGES RESIDENTS & TRAVELERS TO REDUCE RISKS OF MOSQUITO BITES DURING MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL
March 24, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES HAWAIIAN COMMERCIAL AND SUGAR COMPANY FOR AGRICULTURAL BURN PERMIT VIOLATIONS
March 21, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ANNOUNCES MEMBERS OF SELECTION PANEL FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY LICENSES
March 21, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONFIRMS ANOTHER CASE OF TRAVEL-RELATED ZIKA IN THE STATE
March 11, 2016
HAWAII BANS NEW CESSPOOLS AND OFFERS UPGRADE TAX CREDIT
March 10, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONFIRMS NEW LOCALLY ACQUIRED CASE ON HAWAII ISLAND
March 9, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH’S HI-5 DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM OFFERS NEW SEARCH TOOLS TO LOCATE RECYCLING CENTERS
March 7, 2016
CAPITOL EVENT RAISES AWARENESS OF INCLUDING PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN ALL FACETS OF COMMUNITY LIFE
March 3, 2016
STATEMENT ON ZIKA VIRUS
February29, 2016
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LAUNCHES NEW “EVERY SEAT EVERY TIME” RADIO MESSAGE
February 27, 2016
HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL: PRE-DEMOLITION BLESSING CEREMONY KICKS OFF IMPLEMENTATION OF MASTER PLAN FOR KANEOHE CAMPUS
February 24, 2016
STATE LABORATORY GEARS UP FOR ZIKA TESTING
February 18, 2016
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES CHAO PHYA THAI RESTAURANT FOR UNLAWFUL PLACARD REMOVAL AND FOOD CODE VIOLATIONS
February 17, 2016
HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH’S MEDICAL MARIJUANA ONLINE REGISTRY ACCELERATES ACCESS FOR HAWAII’S PATIENTS
February 5, 2016
HAWAII MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY LICENSE LIST OF APPLICANTS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
January 22, 2016
84 HAWAII PUBLIC SCHOOLS AWARDED FOR WELLNESS
January 15, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECEIVES CONFIRMATION OF ZIKA INFECTION IN BABY BORN WITH MICROCEPHALY
January 12, 2016
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO HOLD WEEKLY DENGUE INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS IN KONA AND HILO
January 12, 2016
DOH MEETS EPA INTERIM TARGETS AHEAD OF DEADLINE
January 11, 2016
HAWAII MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY LICENSE APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

2015

December 30, 2015
LANAI HI-5 REDEMPTION CENTER CLOSURE
December 29, 2015
NEW TOBACCO PREVENTION AND CONTROL LAWS GO INTO EFFECT JANUARY 1, 2016
December 28, 2015
EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING SURVEY SHOWS MANY YOUNG ADULTS ERRONEOUSLY BELIEVE GOVERNMENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE COVER LONG TERM CARE
December 16, 2015
FALL PREVENTION CONSORTIUM AND HAWAII DOH AWARD FOUR INDIVIDUALS FOR HELPING TO REDUCE THE NUMBER AND SEVERITY OF FALLS AMONG HAWAII’S SENIORS
December 15, 2015
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RELEASES INTERIM ASSESSMENT OF RESPONSE TO DENGUE OUTBREAK ON ISLAND OF HAWAII
December 15, 2015
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH POSTS INTERIM ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY PROGRAM
December 14, 2015
HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COMPLETES MORE THAN 10,000 INSPECTIONS OF FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS
December 11, 2015
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECALLS FROZEN RAW IMPORTED OYSTERS ASSOCIATED WITH NOROVIRUS ILLNESS
December 4, 2015
RECALLED JEM RAW NUT BUTTER SPREADS ASSOCIATED WITH SALMONELLA ILLNESS
November 25, 2015
CINDY MEDEIROS TO RECEIVE SUZANNE RICHMOND-CRUM AWARD ON 2015 WORLD AIDS DAY
November 20, 2015
CHRONIC DISEASE SYMPOSIUM HIGHLIGHTS THE NEED FOR STATEWIDE POLICY CHANGES
November 20, 2015
DOH WILL USE WEB-BASED SOFTWARE TO TRACK INVENTORY AND SALES OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES ; REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ISSUED
November 9, 2015
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HAWAII COUNTY ASK COMMUNITY TO HELP “FIGHT THE BITE”
November 9, 2015
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES COMPANIES FOR AIR PERMIT AND POLLUTION VIOLATIONS
November 6, 2015
DOH ISSUES RED ‘CLOSED’ PLACARD TO WAIKIKI RESTAURANT MIKITTII HAWAII
November 3, 2015
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LAUNCHES NEW INTERACTIVE TOOL FOR INCREASING ACCESS TO HEALTH DATA ABOUT HAWAII COMMUNITIES
October 29, 2015
DOH INVESTIGATES CASES OF DENGUE FEVER
October 27, 2015
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER, AND FIRST LADY DAWN IGE CELEBRATE FOOD DAY
October 16, 2015
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ISSUES RED “CLOSED” PLACARD TO BLUE WATER SHRIMP AND SEAFOOD MARKET FOR FOOD SAFETY VIOLATIONS
October 14, 2015
STOP FLU AT SCHOOL VACCINATION CLINICS START TODAY
October 13, 2015
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES PAALAA KAI BAKERY FOR OPERATING AFTER ISSUANCE OF RED ‘CLOSED’ PLACARD
October 13, 2015
HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REMINDS PATIENTS ABOUT NEW RULES IN MEDICAL MARIJUANA REGISTRY PROGRAM
October 8, 2015
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ORDERS DESTRUCTION OF BASIL CROPS DUE TO PESTICIDE VIOLATIONS AT WONG HON HIN FARM IN WAIANAE
October 7, 2015
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ISSUES RED “CLOSED” PLACARD TO PAALAA KAI BAKERY FOR FOOD SAFETY VIOLATIONS
October 5, 2015
CELEBRATING OCTOBER 2015 AS DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH
September 22, 2015
DOH UNVEILS CAMPUS MASTER PLAN TO REDUCE PATIENT OVERCROWDING, ADDRESS EMPLOYEE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY ISSUES
September 21, 2015
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES KEN’S TOWING SERVICE, INC. FOR VEHICLE SALVAGE AND SOLID WASTE INSPECTION VIOLATIONS
September 15, 2015
HAWAII BROWNFIELDS FORUM TO DISCUSS ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES ALONG RAIL LINE
September 11, 2015
RECOVERY MONTH 2015
September 4, 2015
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK SEPT. 7 THRU 13 RAISES AWARENESS WITH STATEWIDE ACTIVITIES
August 19, 2015
FIRST LADY DAWN IGE KICKS OFF ANNUAL STOP FLU AT SCHOOL PROGRAM
August 4, 2015
STATE ADVISES RESIDENTS DOWNWIND OF WAHIAWA BRUSH FIRES TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS AGAINST SMOKE
July 30, 2015
FIRST LADY DAWN IGE RECOGNIZES ALOHA PETROLEUM FOR PROMOTING HEALTHY SNACKS AND BEVERAGES
July 28, 2015
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PARTNERS WITH LOCAL FILMMAKERS TO SHARE INSPIRATIONAL STORIES FOR WORLD HEPATITIS DAY
July 27, 2015
BEVERAGE CONTAINER FEE TO DECREASE BY HALF CENT
July 23, 2015
DOE AND CONTRACTORS FINED $1.4M FOR SOLID WASTE VIOLATIONS DURING RADFORD H.S. TRACK RENOVATION
July 22, 2015
FIRST LADY DAWN IGE RECOGNIZES VENDORS FOR PROVIDING HEALTHY SNACK OPTIONS TO GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
July 1, 2015
DOH LAUNCHES NEW CRISIS LINE
June 26, 2015
HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TAKING ACTION TO REDUCE NEW HIV CASES IN HAWAII
June 23, 2015
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND EPA EXTEND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR RED HILL AOC
June 4, 2015
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE HAWAII FALL PREVENTION CONSORTIUM LAUNCH 2015 SENIOR FALL PREVENTION CAMPAIGN
May 19, 2015
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PARTNERS WITH LOCAL PHARMACIES TO BEGIN FREE HEPATITIS ASSESSMENTS ON NATIONAL HEPATITIS TESTING DAY ON MAY 19, 2015
May 18, 2015
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INVESTIGATES CHEMICAL SPILL IN AIEA NEAR BIKE PATH AT HEKAHA STREET
May 14, 2015
NEW APP HELPS LOCATE DESIGNATED ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES IN HAWAII
May 12, 2015
FORUM HIGHLIGHTS NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AT-RISK OR AFFECTED BY ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENITAS
May 4, 2015
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES SANFORD’S SERVICE CENTER, INC. FOR SOLID WASTE PERMIT VIOLATIONS
May 1, 2015
ASTHMA EDUCATIONAL SESSION
April 29, 2015
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOMELANDS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE VIOLATIONS
April 24, 2015
GOVERNOR IGE SIGNS CLEAN AIR BILL, BANNING USE OF E-CIGARETTES WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED
April 13, 2015
KEITH KAWAOKA APPOINTED DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ENVIORNMENTAL FOR HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
April 13, 2015
FRIENDS OF CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH
April 9, 2015
HAWAII ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL RELEASES 2014 ANNUAL REPORT
April 8, 2015
DOH TOBACCO QUITLINE PARTNERS WITH SAFEWAY PHARMACY
April 7, 2015
CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON SUICIDE PREVENTION AND SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS IN HAWAII
March 9, 2015
CAPITOL EVENT CELEBRATES THE ABILITIES OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
March 5, 2015
IMPROVED ONLINE RECORDS ORDER TRACKING SYSTEM
March 4, 2015
DOH CONDUCTS TB TESTING AT WHS
March 4, 2015
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH STARTS NEWBORN SCREENING FOR LIFE-THREATENING IMMUNODEFICIENCIES
February 23, 2015
DOH LAUNCHES HAWAII SMILES PROGRAM IN SCHOOLS
February 17, 2015
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH URGES PROTECTION OF TOBACCO SETTLEMENT SPECIAL FUNDS TO CONTINUE PREVENTION PROGRAMS
January 28, 2015
RECOVERY EFFORTS UNDERWAY FOR JET FUEL LEAK AT AIRPORT SERVICE GROUP FACILITY
January 23, 2015
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES 3 W RESTAURANT GROUP FOR UNLAWFUL PLACARD REMOVAL AND FOOD CODE VIOLATIONS
January 20, 2015
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COMPLETES TRANSFER AND UPGRADE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA REGISTRATION PROGRAM
January 16, 2015
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH STATEWIDE SURVEY BEGINS MONDAY
January 15, 2015
TRACE LEVELS OF DIELDRIN AND BROMACIL DETECTED IN TWO OAHU WATER SYSTEMS
January 15, 2015
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES PUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE FOR CLEAN AIR VIOLATIONS

2014

December 16, 2014
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INSTALLS AIR POLLUTION MONITORS AROUND KILAUEA LAVA FLOW
December 15, 2014
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HONORS FOUR INDIVIDUALS WITH FIRST ANNUAL ‘END OF FALL’ AWARDS
December 10, 2014
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH’S YOUTH TOBACCO SURVEY SHOWS SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN E-CIGARETTE USE AMONG PUBLIC SCHOOL TEENS
December 10, 2014
HAWAII RANKS FIRST AS HEALTHIEST STATE IN 2014 ACCORDING TO AMERICA’S HEALTH RANKINGS
December 8, 2014
DOH RECEIVES $740000 GRANT TO GATHER DATA TO HELP PREVENT VIOLENT DEATHS
December 3, 2014
10 HOLIDAY FOOD SAFETY TIPS TO KEEP YOU HEALTHY FROM THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
December 2, 2014
QUALIFIED MEDICAL MARIJUANA USERS URGED TO RENEW THEIR CERTIFICATION BEFORE DEC. 12, 2014
November 24, 2014
FRED CRUZ TO RECEIVE SUZANNE RICHMOND-CRUM AWARD ON 2014 WORLD AIDS DAY
November 13, 2014
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ESTABLISHES EBOLA TESTING CAPABILITIES AT THE STATE LABORATORIES
November 7, 2014
STOP FLU AT SCHOOL VACCINATION CLINICS BEGIN
October 31, 2014
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ADVISES PUBLIC TO STAY OUT OF WATER AT KAHALUU LAGOON
October 30, 2014
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INVESTIGATES ADDITIONAL MEASLES CASES CONFIRMED ON MAUI AND KAUAI
October 23, 2014
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONFIRMS SEPARATE MEASLES CASES ON MAUI AND KAUAI
October 20, 2014
HAWAII PUBLIC SCHOOLS RECEIVE HIGH MARKS FOR WELLNESS
October 13, 2014
CANCELLED – HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HOLDS FREE WORKSHOP ON UNEXPLODED MILITARY ORDANCE (UXO)
October 13, 2014
ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES NOW OFF LIMITS AT HAWAII STATE GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
October 7, 2014
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES HAWAIIAN ISLES WATER COMPANY AND THE FRS COMPANY FOR HI-5 VIOLATIONS
October 6, 2014
HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL HONORS PATIENTS WITH 14th ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
October 2, 2014
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RULES OUT EBOLA CASE AFTER DISEASE INVESTIGATION
October 1, 2014
SFAS CONSENT FORMS DEADLINE OCTOBER 16, 2014
September 30, 2014
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR RULE CHANGES RELATED TO CESSPOOLS AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS EXTENDED TO OCT. 17
September 29, 2014
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES IYO UDON FOR UNLAWFUL PLACARD REMOVAL AND FOOD CODE VIOLATIONS
September 10, 2014
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INVITES PUBLIC COMMENTS ON DRAFT WATER QUALITY PLAN
September 5, 2014
STATE ADVISES RESIDENTS DOWNWIND OF LAVA FLOW TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS AGAINST SMOKE
September 2, 2014
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH UNVEILS NEWLY RENOVATED LOBBY, MARRIAGE LICENSE OFFICE
September 2, 2014
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK 2014
August 5, 2014
TRACE LEVELS OF BROMACIL AND BORON DETECTED IN SEVERAL OAHU WATER SYSTEMS
August 4, 2014
EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING RELEASES NEW STATE PLAN ON ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE & RELATED DEMENTIAS
July 24, 2014
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH URGES SCREENINGS FOR HIV AND HEPATITIS B AND C
July 21, 2014
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SELECTS 2014 EMPLOYEE AND TEAM OF THE YEAR
July 21, 2014
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BEGINS POSTING NEW COLOR-CODED PLACARDS AS PART OF STATEWIDE FOOD SAFETY PROGRAM UPGRADES
July 10, 2014
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REACHES SETTLEMENT WITH CENTRAL MAUI LANDFILL AND MOLOKAI SOLID WASTE FACILITY
July 8, 2014
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO HOLD COMMUNITY MEETING ON U.S. NAVY’S PETROLEUM RELEASE AT RED HILL STORAGE FACILITY
June 26, 2014
GENESIS TODAY AND OFFICEMAX FINED FOR NOT COMPLYING WITH HAWAII BEVERAGE RECYCLING LAW
June 24, 2014
DOH CITES HAWAIIAN COMMERCIAL & SUGAR COMPANY FOR VIOLATIONS FOR AIR QUALITY REGULATIONS
June 17, 2014
DOH’S NEW ONLINE TOOL TRACKS GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATS
June 16, 2014
NEW FINDINGS SHOW HAWAII HIGH AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IMPROVE HEALTH BEHAVIORS
May 27, 2014
GOVERNOR SALUTES HAWAII’S OUTSTANDING OLDER AMERICANS
May 27, 2014
SENIOR FALL PREVENTION CAMPAIGN BEGINS MAY 29
May 19, 2014
DEPARTMENTS OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES LAUNCH HEALTHY VENDING PROJECT FOR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
May 13, 2014
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, QUEEN’S MEDICAL CENTER AND AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION URGE EVERYONE TO LEARN THE WARNING SIGNS OF STROKE THROUGH NEW BUS SIGN CAMPAIGN
May 12, 2014
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WALGREENS OFFER FREE ASSESSMENTS ON NATIONAL HEPATITIS TESTING DAY – MAY 19
May 8, 2014
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES HAWAII COUNTY FOR SOLID WASTE PERMIT VIOLATIONS
May 6, 2014
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SELECTS WILLIAM MAY AS NEW ADMINISTRATOR FOR HAWAII STATE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
March 17, 2014
HEALTHY SCHOOLS DAY AT CAPITOL ENGAGES POLICYMAKERS IN HANDS-ON STUDENT WELLNESS ACTIVITIES
March 10, 2014
CAPITOL EVENT HIGHLIGHTS ABILITIES, STRENGTHS OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL, AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
February 24, 2014
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES PHILIPS SERVICES HAWAII, LTD FOR USED-OIL PERMIT VIOLATIONS
February 14, 2014
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REACHES $20,000 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH KANEMITSU BAKERY
February 13, 2014
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INVESTIGATES MEASLES CASE ON OAHU
February 5, 2014
LOW LEVELS OF LEAD AND OTHER CHEMICALS DETECTED IN JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM WATER SYSTEM
January 27, 2014
KEKAHA LANDFILL CHANGES PROPOSED, PUBLIC FEEDBACK REQUESTED
January 17, 2014
HAWAII RECEIVES “A” GRADE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND INJURY PREVENTION FROM AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS
January 17, 2014
HAWAII HEALTH ADVOCATES MARK 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST SURGEON GENERAL’S REPORT ON SMOKING AND HEALTH
January 10, 2014
NEW YEAR’S AIR QUALITY AND FIREWORKS-RELATED INJURIES CONTINUE TO IMPROVE ON OAHU
January 9, 2014
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ADVISES PUBLIC TO STAY OUT OF WATER AT KEEHI LAGOON BEACH PARK DUE TO SEWAGE SPILL

2013

December 23, 2013
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RESTRICTS THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES ON DOH PROPERTIES
December 18, 2013
PACIFIC SHIPYARDS INTERNATIONAL LLC CITED FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE VIOLATIONS
December 16, 2013
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DETERMINES BACTERIA CAUSED ILLNESS AT WAIPAHU ELEMENTARY
December 11, 2013
ORGANIC CHEMICALS FOUND IN MAUI WATER TANK
December 11, 2013
HAWAII TOPS AMERICA’S HEALTH RANKINGS
December 5, 2013
EXPEDITED PARTNER THERAPY TO REDUCE STD INFECTIONS
November 27, 2013
ONLINE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION PROCESS WILL BE DOWN DEC. 1 AND BACK IN OPERATION AT 12 A.M. ON DEC. 2
November 25, 2013
DR. DOMINIC CHOW TO RECEIVE SUZANNE RICHMOND-CRUM AWARD ON 2013 WORLD AIDS DAY
November 19, 2013
DISPOSAL OF EMBARGOED OXYELITE PRO PRODUCTS DELAYED PENDING REQUEST FROM LOCAL ATTORNEY
November 19, 2013
EOA: CONFERENCE PROVIDES NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE FOR LOCAL AGING & DISABILITY PROFESSIONALS
November 18, 2013
VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION OF EMBARGOED OXYELITE PRO PRODUCTS
November 14, 2013
CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON SUICIDE PREVENTION & SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS IN HAWAII
November 13, 2013
VIRAL HEPATITIS SYMPOSIUM TO ADDRESS INCREASING BURDEN OF TREATABLE DISEASE IN HAWAII
November 13, 2013
DOH RELEASES DATA ON TEEN FOCUSED OBESITY PREVENTION CAMPAIGN
October 29, 2013
DOH RELEASES 10-YEAR REPORT ON ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES IN HAWAII
October 22, 2013
DOH CITES COMPANIES FOR AIR PERMIT AND POLLUTION VIOLATIONS
October 16, 2013
DOH TO HOLD HEARINGS ON NEW FOOD SAFETY RULES
October 16, 2013
DOH SITES HASEGAWA GENERAL STORE FOR HI-5 VIOLATIONS
October 15, 2013
DOH WINS BEST OF WEB AWARD
October 15, 2013
STOP FLU AT SCHOOL CLINICS START
October 8, 2013
DOH REQUESTS VOLUNTARY REMOVAL OF OXYELITE PRO FROM SALE
September 26, 2013
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INVESTIGATES HEPATITIS LIVER FAILURE IN PERSONS TAKING DIET SUPPLEMENTS
September 26, 2013
CANCER CASES ON KAUAI NOT HIGHER THAN REST OF STATE
September 16, 2013
DOH AWARDED GRANT FOR HEP B SCREENING AT KPHC
September 12, 2013
DOH RECEIVES $230,000 GRANT FOR DENTAL HEALTH
September 12, 2013
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK PROCLAMATION
September 10, 2013
MOLASSES SPILL IN HONOLULU HARBOR CAUSES FISH KILL
September 6, 2013
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK (SEPT. 8-14) RAISES AWARENESS WITH STATEWIDE ACTIVITIES
September 5, 2013
DOH WARNS AGAINST DANGERS OF DRINKING ALCOHOL DURING PREGNANCY
August 21, 2013
OBESITY IN HAWAII RISING ALONGSIDE NATIONAL TRENDS
August 19, 2013
STOP FLU AT SCHOOL CONSENT FORMS DUE SEPTEMBER 6
July 25, 2013
GOVERNORS’ PROCLAMATION HONORS WORLD HEPATITIS DAY
July 19, 2013
GOVERNOR HONORS MAUI COUNTY OUTSTANDING OLDER AMERICAN AWARDEES DIANE LOGSDON AND RICHARD ENDSLEY
July 19, 2013
DOH SELECTS EMPLOYEE, MANAGER AND TEAM OF THE YEAR
July 16, 2013
STATE HONORS HAWAII COUNTY OUTSTANDING OLDER AMERICAN AWARDEE SHIRLEY ITO
July 16, 2013
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SELECTED FOR ASPEN INSTITUTE’S EXCELLENCE IN STATE PUBLIC HEALTH LAW PROGRAM
July 11, 2013
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES COMPANIES FOR AIR PERMIT AND POLLUTION VIOLATIONS TO ENSURE CLEAN AIR
July 10, 2013
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RESTARTS TB SKIN TESTING IN CLINICS STATEWIDE
June 28, 2013
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RELEASES FIRST STATE REPORT ON HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS
June 24, 2013
DOH OFFERS FREE HIV TESTING ON NATIONAL HIV TESTING DAY – JUNE 27
June 13, 2013
DOH CITES UNITEK SOLVENT SERVICES
June 12, 2013
WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY CALLS ATTENTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH, HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUE
June 12, 2013
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WARNS OF POSSIBLE SYPHILIS OUTBREAK ON BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII
June 3, 2013
DOH INVESTIGATING HEPATITIS A CASES LINKED TO FROZEN BERRY PRODUCT
May 29, 2013
LIVING WELL HAWAII PROJECT PROVIDES INNOVATIVE HEALTH CARE TO ADULTS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS
May 24, 2013
HAWAII SELECTED BY NATIONAL GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION TO IMPROVE BIRTH OUTCOMES
May 23, 2013
TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL PROGRAM RETURNS TO LANAKILA HEALTH CENTER
May 23, 2013
STATE HONORS HAWAII COUNTY OLDER AMERICANS MONTH AWARDEE PETER HOFFMAN
May 22, 2013
IN-LANGUAGE HEPATITIS B CAMPAIGN REACHES OUT TO ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITIES
May 22, 2013
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPROVES NEW PERMIT FOR LOCAL SHELLFISH FARM
May 13, 2013
DOH OFFERS FREE HEPATITIS B AND C SCREENINGS ON NATIONAL HEPATITIS TESTING DAY – MAY 20
May 3, 2013
HAWAII HONORS SENIOR VOLUNTEERS DURING OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
May 3, 2013
HAWAII STATE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL RELEASES ANNUAL REPORT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
May 1, 2013
DOH JOINS HEP FREE HAWAII ‘THREE WISE MONKEYS’ CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE GLOBAL HEPATITIS AWARENESS
April 30, 2013
STATE AWARDS GRANTS TO SIX LOCAL NON-PROFITS TO ADDRESS JAPAN TSUNAMI MARINE DEBRIS
April 29, 2013
MARICEL ABAD RECEIVES 2013 CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION
April 24, 2013
DOH URGES PREGNANT WOMEN, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND CAREGIVERS OF INFANTS TO GET VACCINATED AGAINST PERTUSSIS
April 11, 2013
STATE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS TUBERCULOSIS
April 6, 2013
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOLLOWING NOVEL INFLUENZA A (H7N9) SITUATION DETECTED IN CHINA
March 25, 2013
FREE SEMINAR ON WORKING EFFECTIVELY WITH A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER IN MENTAL HEALTH SETTINGS
March 22, 2013
HEALTH DIRECTOR LORETTA FUDDY HONORED FOR HER WORK IN THE PREVENTION OF CHILD MALTREATMENT
March 16, 2013
ORGANIC CHEMICAL FOUND ON WALLS OF KAUAI WATER TANK
March 14, 2013
DOH CITES COMPANIES FOR AIR PERMIT VIOLATIONS
March 11, 2013
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPOINTS MARK FRIDOVICH AS NEW ADULT MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION ADMINISTRATOR
March 11, 2013
CAPITOL EVENT URGES EVERYONE TO ‘LOOK BEYOND’ DISABILITIES
March 7, 2013
STATE ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER EXCELLENCE IN WELLNESS AWARDS FOR HAWAII SCHOOLS
February 19, 2013
DOH CITES CLOSE CONSTRUCTION FOR SOLID WASTE VIOLATIONS
February 8, 2013
HAWAII TEEN MUSICIANS WIN A 55TH ANNUAL GRAMMY® EXPERIENCE FOR ORIGINAL SONG
February 8, 2013
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES ENHANCE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
February 8, 2013
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFERS FREE IN-LANGUAGE HEPATITIS B EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEP FREE HAWAII
February 7, 2013
STATE SEEKS PROPOSALS TO ADDRESS JAPAN TSUNAMI MARINE DEBRIS
January 25, 2013
CDC REPORT SHOWS POSITIVE RESULTS FOR HAWAII TOBACCO CONTROL PROGRAMS
January 24, 2013
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES COMPANIES FOR AIR PERMIT AND POLLUTION VIOLATIONS TO ENSURE CLEAN AIR
January 24, 2013
STATE RELEASES MAPS OF OAHU CRASH DATA
January 23, 2013
FIRST INFLUENZA-RELATED CHILD DEATH IN HAWAII REPORTED FOR 2012-2013 FLU SEASON
January 15, 2013
NEW YEAR’S AIR QUALITY CONTINUES TO IMPROVE ON OAHU SINCE BAN ON FIREWORKS

2012

December 26, 2012
DOH HOLDS STATEWIDE MEETINGS TO DISCUSS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
December 19, 2012
DOH AWARDED $3.6 MILLION FOR CHILD & YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES
December 14, 2012
ORGANIC CHEMICAL FOUND IN KAUAI WATER TANK
December 11, 2012
HAWAII RISES TO SECOND HEALTHIEST STATE IN NATION
December 10, 2012
ILLEGAL TOBACCO SALES TO MINORS IN HAWAII DECLINES TO LOWEST RATE EVER
November 27, 2012
LENARD ALLEN TO RECEIVE SUZANNE RICHMOND-CRUM AWARD ON 2012 WORLD AIDS DAY
November 19, 2012
DOH RELEASES NEW DATA ON FATAL & NON-FATAL INJURIES OCCURING IN HAWAII
November 9, 2012
CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON SUICIDE PREVENTION & SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS IN HAWAII
November 9, 2012
DOH CITES GLOBETECK GROUP, INC. FOR ASBESTOS TRAINING VIOLATIONS
November 8, 2012
VIRAL HEPATITIS SYMPOSIUM ON NOVEMBER 17 TO ADDRESS BURDEN OF HEPATITIS IN HAWAII
October 25, 2012
POSSIBLE SECURITY BREACH AT WAIPAHU ALOHA CLUBHOUSE
October 22, 2012
STATE TUBERCULOSIS PROGRAM TO RELOCATE DURING RENOVATIONS
October 15, 2012
STOP FLU AT SCHOOL VACCINATION CLINICS START TODAY
September 18, 2012
ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL UPDATING EIS RULES
September 17, 2012
KUPUNA FALL PREVENTION AWARENESS WEEK ACTIVITIES BEGIN SEPT. 22
September 7, 2012
STATE WARNS AGAINST DANGERS OF DRINKING ALCOHOL DURING ANY STAGE OF PREGNANCY
September 4, 2012
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK (SEPT. 9-15) RAISES AWARENESS WITH STATEWIDE ACTIVITIES
August 27, 2012
STOP FLU AT SCHOOL KICKS OFF TODAY
August 24, 2012
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH URGES ALL BABY BOOMERS (BORN 1945-1965) TO GET HEPATITIS C SCREENING
August 22, 2012
FREE SEMINARS TO FOCUS ON DESIGNING ACCESSIBLE RECREATION FACILITIES
August 20, 2012
STATE & HAWAII DISABILITY RIGHTS CENTER REACH SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT OVER CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT
August 8, 2012
PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN JERKY TEST RESULTS SHOW LOW METHYLMERCURY LEVELS
July 31, 2012
STATE CONFIRMS VARIANT FLU CASE ON MAUI
July 27, 2012
COMMUNITY MEETING PROVIDES VENUE TO DISCUSS EPA CLEANUP OF FORMER PESTICIDE MIXING AREA IN KILAUEA, KAUA‘I
July 25, 2012
STATE URGES TESTING FOR HEP B AND C IN HONOR OF WORLD HEPATITIS DAY, JULY 28
July 18, 2012
BEVERAGE CONTAINER FEE INCREASES BY HALF CENT TO CONTINUE SUCCESSFUL RECYCLING PROGRAM
July 16, 2012
HAWAII DOH STD/AIDS PREVENTION BRANCH CHIEF PETER WHITICAR HONORED WITH NATIONAL AWARD
July 11, 2012
DOH CITES ALOHA PETROLEUM LTD. FOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK VIOLATIONS
July 6, 2012
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES THERESA MAGDADARO FOR SOLID WASTE VIOLATIONS
July 3, 2012
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES NAVY FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE AND USED OIL VIOLATIONS
June 27, 2012
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SUSPENDS PERMIT FOR KANEMITSU BAKERY FOR UNSANITARY CONDITIONS
June 20, 2012
DOH COMPLETES TUBERCULOSIS CONTACT INVESTIGATION AT HAWAI‘I PACIFIC UNIVERSITY AND KAPIOLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE
June 18, 2012
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES CHARLES LEE AND PRC CORPORATION FOR SOLID WASTE VIOLATIONS
June 7, 2012
HAWAI‘I HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE MAKING BETTER HEALTH CHOICES ACCORDING TO SURVEY RESULTS
June 4, 2012
HAWAI‘I YOUTH CIGARETTE SMOKING RATES DECLINE
May 23, 2012
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REMINDS EVERYONE TO STAY HEALTHY AND SAFE IN THE WATER
May 17, 2012
IN HONOR OF NATIONAL HEPATITIS TESTING DAY – MAY 18 DOH OFFERS FREE HEPATITIS B AND C SCREENINGS
May 14, 2012
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SETTLES ENFORCEMENT CASE WITH KOYO USA CORPORATION
May 11, 2012
O‘AHU MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS HONORS VOLUNTEERS
May 11, 2012
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ADVISES CONSUMERS TO AVOID EATING FRESH OR FROZEN CLAMS, OYSTERS OR MUSSELS IMPORTED FROM KOREA
May 11, 2012
STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES ADDRESS IMPROPER USE OF PESTICIDES ON BASIL GROWN AT O‘AHU FARMS
May 9, 2012
HAWAI‘I HONORS SENIOR VOLUNTEERS THIS ‘OLDER AMERICANS MONTH’
May 8, 2012
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I APPLAUD REPORT ON OBESITY PREVENTION RELEASED BY THE INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE
May 7, 2012
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ISSUES $90,000 PENALTY TO KANEMITSU BAKERY FOR UNSANITARY CONDITIONS
May 7, 2012
PUBLIC URGED TO PARTICIPATE IN CONSUMER, FAMILY & YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE IN MAY
April 26, 2012
STATE DOH’S THADDEUS PHAM SELECTED FOR NATIONAL MINORTY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
April 23, 2012
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PARTNERS WITH THE HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT
April 20, 2012
DOH ORDERS A LEEWARD FARM TO CEASE SALE OF BASIL DUE TO PESTICIDE VIOLATION
April 18, 2012
STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU SETTLE MAILI‘ILI STREAM ENFORCEMENT CASE
April 13, 2012
NEW REPORTS AVAILABLE ON DOH INVESTIGATION OF PESTICIDE CONTAMINATION AT KILAUEA SUGAR MILL SITE
April 11, 2012
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES COMPANIES FOR AIR PERMIT VIOLATIONS
April 9, 2012
NEW RULES RESTRICT OPEN BURNING OF WASTE WITHOUT PERMIT ON ALL ISLANDS
March 19, 2012
PUBLIC ASKED TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST THREAT OF MOSQUITO-BORNE ILLNESS IN LIGHT OF RARE MOSQUITO FIND AT HONOLULU AIRPORT
March 19, 2012
DOH CONDUCTS TB TESTING AT KAPIOLANI COLLEGE AND HAWAII PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
March 16, 2012
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REMINDS RESIDENTS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS DURING FLOOD CLEAN-UP
March 12, 2012
SPIN CONFERENCE OFFERS VALUABLE SUPPORT FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
March 12, 2012
HAWAII STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST SARAH Y. PARK, M.D. APPOINTED TO NATIONAL BIODEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD
March 12, 2012
DOH CITES COMPANIES FOR AIR PERMIT VIOLATIONS TO ENSURE CLEAN AIR
March 12, 2012
NEW STUDY LINKS SUGAR-SWEETENED DRINKS TO INCREASED RISK OF HEART DISEASE IN MEN
March 6, 2012
TROPIC CARE KAUA‘I 2012 MEDICAL CLINICS OFFERING FOUR MORE DAYS OF FREE HEALTHCARE SERVICES
January 19, 2012
KAISER PERMANENTE HAWAI‘I AWARDS $40,000 TO STATE’S
January 19, 2012
NEW YEAR’S AIR QUALITY IMPROVES FROM PREVIOUS YEAR