HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) announced today that its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Branch has been named the 2026 National State EMS Office / Agency of the Year by the National Association of State Emergency Medical Services Officials. This national recognition honors Hawaiʻi’s leadership in advancing innovative, community-centered emergency medical care and ...
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HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) and its partners are joining in May to observe Mental Health Month and highlight the importance of mental wellness for individuals, families and communities across the state. The observance serves as a reminder that mental health challenges are part of everyday life. Building on statewide efforts ...
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WAIPAHU, Hawaiʻi — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) Office of Health Care Assurance (OHCA) has issued an order against Reymando Fiesta following enforcement action for serious and substantive violations of Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules (HAR) Chapter 11-800. DOH, through its contractor, Community Ties of America (CTA), confirmed that nurse consultants identified four separate, unrelated incidents ...
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HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is reporting a wastewater sample from O‘ahu that has tested positive for clade I mpox. The sample was collected on April 13, 2026, from a wastewater treatment facility on Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam (JBPHH). This is the first time clade I mpox has been detected in ...
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Additional Testing Conducted on Floodwater, Mud and Sediment HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) reports that representative samples of floodwater, mud and sediment collected on Oʻahu’s North Shore after the March Kona Low storms detected no elevated levels of pesticides or heavy metals. All results showed either no detectable levels or low levels ...
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HILO, Hawaiʻi — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) Hawaiʻi District Health Office in partnership with the County of Hawaiʻi Mayor’s Office invites the community to a wellness celebration on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the state building lanai and the adjacent County Parking Lot in Hilo, at 75 ...
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KAILUA-KONA, Hawaiʻi — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) authorized the reopening of Magics Beach Grill, located at 77-6452 Aliʻi Drive in Kailua-Kona, after it was issued a red “closed” placard on April 9 due to multiple critical food safety violations. The food establishment, operated by Mattson Davis, received a red placard on April 9, 2026 ...
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HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has identified a new travel-related dengue virus case on Kaua‘i, bringing the total number of dengue cases in the state to five in 2026. The affected individual recently returned from international travel to an area with dengue transmission. No connection to any prior cases in Hawai‘i has ...
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HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) today released additional mud and sediment test results from North Shore areas affected by the recent Kona Low storms, confirming the presence of post-flood environmental and animal-associated contamination. Preliminary results from consolidated mud and sediment samples detected the presence of Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringens and Leptospira, in addition to previously announced detections of E. coli, ...
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HONOLULU —The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has joined an international partnership established by the World Health Organization to improve the ability to respond to public health emergencies worldwide. The Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) includes more than 300 technical institutions and networks around the world, including laboratories, humanitarian organizations, public health institutions ...
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HONOLULU — Nearly one in three school-aged children in Hawaiʻi is either overweight or obese according to a national study, prompting the Hawaiʻi Department of Health to relaunch a public service announcement campaign to help protect Hawaiʻi keiki from further harm. The “Sweet Lies” campaign raises awareness about how sweetened fruit drinks are marketed to ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is encouraging parents of students who will be entering seventh grade this coming school year to schedule a checkup and stay current with immunizations. Children undergo significant physical, emotional and social change as they approach adolescence. Ensuring their health and well-being through a well-child visit that ...
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HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) and Hawaiʻi District Health Office are working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to investigate a report of high rates of a serious bacterial infection called invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) in West Hawaiʻi. This investigation began after a local physician identified a higher-than-expected number ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to a recall issued by RAW FARM for its Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese, both shredded and block products. The recall was issued because United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) and partner state epidemiological investigations indicate that the RAW FARM Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese products may be contaminated with E. coli ...
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HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) Family Health Services Division (FHSD) is proud to announce that Annette Mente has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP) Excellence in State Maternal and Child Health Leadership Award. The award recognizes her more than 25 years of leadership ...
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HONOLULU — Precautionary environmental monitoring confirmed expected pathogens in flood-carried mud, sediment, and nearshore waters impacted by the Kona Low Storms. These results also confirm that recommended precautions greatly reduce possible risk. Floodwater, and Flood-Carried Mud and Sediment Initial samples of floodwater and flood-carried mud and sediment were collected from three sites where mud from ...
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HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) recently launched a new public service announcement campaign to encourage adults to get screened for colorectal cancer starting at age 45. Colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer, is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in people younger than 50, but is highly treatable if caught in early stages. Colon cancer ...
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HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has issued a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) against Unitek Solvent Services, Inc. (Unitek) for violating the state’s used oil management laws. Unitek has been cited for the following: Non-financial record reviews by the DOH identified violations across four Unitek locations. The NOVO alleges that Unitek ...
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HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) continues to respond to the recent Kona Low storms, including environmental monitoring and vector control. Environmental Monitoring Floodwater and flood-carried mud and sediment likely contain pathogens, because floodwaters may pick up and transport these contaminants from the environment. Similar storm and flood events elsewhere have shown these ...
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HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has identified a new travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases in the state to four for 2026. The affected individual was exposed to the virus while traveling in a region where dengue is common. Due to specifics of this case, ...
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