The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) reminds the public to be vigilant due to a steady increase of reported cases of COVID-19 in Hawai‘i since June 2023. As of Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that COVID-19 hospital admission levels for both the City and County of ...
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HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) issued a red “closed” placard and immediately shut down Giailex Kitchen (WNC 544) due to improper cold holding, no consumer advisory warning, and improper food storage. The mobile establishment is located at 1474 Liliha Street in Honolulu and was vending out of Pearl City Industrial ...
Read More Hawai‘i Department of Health Issues Red Placard to Giailex Kitchen (WNC 544)
WAILUKU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Maui Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) is offering crisis mental health services and expanding hours to those experiencing emotional or psychological distress as a result of the Maui wildfires. To receive the emergency services, contact Maui CMHC at (808) 984-2150 or via email at [email protected] or ...
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The wind-fueled brush fires that scorched large acres of land on Maui and Hawai‘i Island are generating dense smoke and ash which could result in increased levels of smoke, ash and dust in surrounding areas, especially during high winds. The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Clean Air Branch is advising residents and visitors in ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch issued Paʻalaʻa Kai Bakery a green placard and approved its reopening after a follow-up inspection found that all critical food safety violations were corrected. Paʻalaʻa Kai Bakery is located at 66-945 Kaukonahua Rd. in Waialua. The bakery had received a red placard on ...
Read More Hawai‘i Department of Health Approves Reopening ofPaʻalaʻa Kai Bakery in Waialua, Oʻahu
Honolulu – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) conducted an investigation at Safeway #2944 located at 1234 S. Beretania St. due to a complaint regarding the presence of rodents in the food establishment’s bakery section. The food establishment (FE), which is operated by Safeway, Inc., was aware of the complaint and had already hired ...
Read More Department of Health Investigates Rodent Complaint at Safeway Bakery #2944 1234 South Beretania Street
Kahului – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch issued a green “Pass” placard to Port Town Texaco during a follow-up inspection on Aug. 7, 2023, allowing the establishment to reopen. An initial inspection conducted at the establishment on August 3, 2023 in response to a complaint confirmed evidence of an active rodent ...
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Kahului – The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s Maui Food Safety Branch issued a red “Closed” placard and immediately shut down Port Town Texaco during a complaint inspection conducted on August 3, 2023 for a rodent infestation. The establishment is located at 109 W Ka’ahumanu Ave. in Kahului and is operated by Lahaina Petroleum LLC. The ...
Read More Department of Health shuts down Port Town Texaco in Kahuluifor rodent infestation
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
LAHAINA – The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s Maui Food Safety Branch issued a red “Closed” placard and immediately shut down Betty’s Beach Café during a complaint and routine follow-up inspections conducted on July 27, 2023 for a cockroach infestation. The establishment is located at 505 Front Street, #120, Lahaina, and is operated by J. Group ...
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Lahaina, HI– The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch allowed Maui Brewing Company to reopen, issuing a green “Pass” placard during a follow-up inspection on July 26, 2023. An initial follow-up inspection on July 19, 2023, found that the restaurant had cleaned and removed grease and pest harborage but still had an active ...
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Report centers on perceptions of treatment access among people who use drugs HONOLULU, HI – In a new report, the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) confirmed that syringe exchange programs provide important opportunities to eliminate infectious diseases like hepatitis C. Syringe exchanges not only prevent infections from spreading throughout the community, but also serve as ...
Read More DOH report identifies opportunities to eliminate Hepatitis C among vulnerable communities
HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents to a voluntary recall by Richin Trading Inc. of its 6- and 12-ounce packages of Tim Heung Yuen Black Melon Seeds distributed to Pacific Supermarket in Waipahū and H Mart in Pearl City. The product is being recalled ...
Read More Department of Health issues voluntary recall warning for Tim Heung Yuen Black Melon Seeds due to undeclared allergens
Syphilis cases are rising dramatically in women and newborns HONOLULU, HI – Expanded screening and treatment is needed to address the increasing rate of syphilis cases in women and newborns in Hawai‘i, according to the Department of Health. The continuing rise of cases in women and congenital syphilis is alarming and requires immediate attention. “All sexually ...
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HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Clean Air Branch (CAB) has issued a Notice and Finding of Violation and Order (NOVO) to Mahi Pono, LLC, for fugitive dust violations. The violations were confirmed and documented as a result of complaint investigations conducted by CAB. Mahi Pono, LLC has paid a penalty ...
Read More Department of Health cites Mahi Pono, LLC for fugitive dust violations
HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is warning residents of a voluntary recall by Braga Fresh of its 365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Asian Inspired Chopped Salad 12oz. Kits because they may contain incorrect condiment ingredients, resulting in undeclared milk and egg allergens not listed on ...
Read More Department of Health issues voluntary recall warning for 365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Asian Inspired Chopped Salad Kits due to undeclared allergens
Lahaina, HI – During a complaint and routine inspection on July 10, 2023, the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Maui Food Safety Branch issued a red “Closed” placard at Maui Brewing Company to protect public health due to a cockroach and rodent infestation. The restaurant, owned and operated by Amakua Holdings Inc., is located at ...
Read More Department of Health Closes Maui Brewing In Lahaina Due To Cockroach And Rodent Infestation
Surge tanks are separate from main Red Hill tanks HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) conditionally approved Joint Task Force-Red Hill’s (JTF-RH) operational plan to defuel four fuel-containing surge tanks located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. While this process is part of the defueling of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, ...
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