HONOLULU – Chemicals known as PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been detected for the first time in water samples collected at the Kunia Village Well 4, which is part of the Kunia Village water system (Public Water System HI0000303) and serves approximately 650 individuals on the leeward side of the island of O‘ahu. As ...
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KAHULUI, HI – The Hawai‘i Department of Health Office of Health Care Assurance (OHCA) issued a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) today to Bella Ariota, and/or Ariota, Frank & Bella Trust, for operating an unlicensed adult residential care home (ARCH) at 732 Pala Circle in Kahului, Maui. Health department inspectors conducted an investigation in ...
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HONOLULU, HI. The Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a case of measles in an O‘ahu resident who was exposed to the previously confirmed case in an international traveler reported on April 10, 2023. DOH has identified and is reaching out to persons who may have been exposed to this second case. In a Medical ...
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HONOLULU, HI – The Emergency Medical Services Injury Prevention System Branch (EMSIPSB) of the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) announces a new medication dosing system for county Emergency Medical Services (EMS), which prevents medication dosing errors in children. “We are excited to bring this cutting-edge technology to front line EMS clinicians in Hawai‘i. EMS personnel ...
Read More Hawai‘i Department of Health deploys new medication dosing system statewide to enhance pediatric emergency care
HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) supports the latest recommendations announced yesterday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), allowing an additional dose of the bivalent booster against the virus that causes COVID-19 for individuals at increased risk for severe infection. CDC’s announcement also simplifies vaccination schedules to allow bivalent ...
Read More Seniors now eligible for additional COVID-19 bivalent booster dose, COVID vaccine recommendations simplified
LAHAINA, HI – The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s Food Safety Branch approved Cheeseburger in Paradise at 811 Front St. to reopen to the public today. A green “pass” placard was posted. The food establishment, operated by Cheeseburger in Paradise Inc., was closed yesterday due to the lack of hot water in the dishwashing machine. A ...
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WAILUKU, HI– The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch issued a red placard closing Cheeseburger In Paradise during a complaint inspection about lack of hot water on April 12, 2023. The food establishment was closed for lack of hot water at the dishwashing machine and not having another method available to wash and ...
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HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH), Hawaiʻi Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program will host free lead testing at the Earth Day Cleanup Festival on Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Waimānalo Beach Park. Those interested can visit DOH’s lead testing station with soil, as well as toys, ...
Read More Free lead testing station at Waimānalo Beach Park for Earth Day Cleanup Festival
HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH), Department of Education (DOE), and University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM), Curriculum Research & Development Group recently released high school and middle school data from the 2021 Hawai‘i Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) for the state and all four counties. The Hawai‘i YRBS is a ...
Read More New findings spotlight health and well-being of Hawai‘i students
HONOLULU, HI ̶ The Department of Health (DOH) is investigating a case of confirmed measles in an unvaccinated O‘ahu resident returning from international travel. DOH has been able to identify those with known exposure to the case and is working with them to prevent spread of disease. In a Medical Advisory issued today, the DOH ...
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HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) reports a rise in the rate of COVID-19 hospitalizations. The number of total positive COVID-19 hospitalizations has increased over the past week (3/26 – 4/4) from 39 to 74 patients, which is an 89.7% increase. “Our hospitals still have capacity”, says State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble. “However, ...
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HONOLULU, HI – Chemicals known as PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been detected in water samples collected at the Honolulu Board of Water Supply’s (BWS) Moanalua Wells and Halawa Wells Pump 1 & 2 chlorinator. Both sources are part of the Honolulu-Windward-Pearl Harbor water system (Public Water System HI0000331). On March 14, 2023, EPA ...
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LĪHU‘E, HI – “National Public Health Week 2023” celebrates “Cultures in Health” during the week of April 3-9, 2023. The Kaua‘i District Health Office (KDHO) values the multicultural demographics that are represented in the public health workforce and community, all working together to build a healthier Kaua‘i. “Returning to in-person celebrations like this one is ...
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HILO, HI – “National Public Health Week 2023” celebrates “Cultures in Health” during the week of April 3-9, 2023. The Hawai‘i District Health Office (HDHO) values the multicultural demographics that are represented in the public health workforce and community, all working together to build a healthier Hawai‘i Island. “Across the nation, there are more than ...
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HONOLULU, HI – On March 20, Governor Josh Green, M.D., proclaimed April 2023 as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” (SAAM), which is part of a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about the issue of sexual violence. A statewide SAAM sign-waving is planned for Tuesday, April 4, including an event at the Hawai‘i State Capitol from 7:30 ...
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HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is warning residents of a voluntary recall of various dark chocolate fruit and peanut bites on Maui and O‘ahu. Salento Organics of West Palm Beach, Florida is recalling its 4-ounce packages of Dark Chocolate Pitaya Bites, Dark Chocolate Goldenberry Bites, Dark ...
Read More Various dark chocolate fruit and peanut bites recalled on Maui and O‘ahu due to undeclared milk allergen
HONOLULU, HI – In recognition of “Brain Injury Awareness Month,” the Department of Health (DOH) Neurotrauma Program and its partners are participating in “Healthy Kids Day” events being hosted at local YMCA locations on O‘ahu on Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Interested parties may register to attend this free community event ...
Read More Department of Health to participate in “Healthy Kids Day” events at local YMCAs in recognition of “Brain Injury Awareness Month”
WAILUKU, HI– The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch allowed JB,S Kitchen And Lounge to reopen today. The establishment was re-opened under a yellow “Conditional Pass” placard based upon the determination that the remaining cockroach activity no longer posed an imminent health hazard. The inspector will be conducting additional follow-up inspections to assess ...
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CORRECTION: “World Tuberculosis Day” occurs on Friday, March 24, 2023 HONOLULU, HI – In observance of “World Tuberculosis Day” on Friday, March 24, 2023, the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Tuberculosis (TB) Control Branch would like to encourage Hawai‘i’s at-risk residents to get tested for early TB diagnosis. “Approximately 1.5 million people die from tuberculosis ...
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HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is warning residents of a voluntary recall of various Asian sauces distributed in Hawai‘i. Mutual Trading Co. Inc., of El Monte, CA, is recalling 60 fl. oz. containers of “Kagome Worcester Sauce,” 10 fl. oz of “Kagome Chuno Sauce,” and 8 g. ...
Read More Asian sauces sold in Hawai‘i recalled due to undeclared soy allergen