WAILUKU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) has issued a formal notice to Maui Wellness Group, LLC dba Maui Grown Therapies (MGT) that authorizes the company to open its third retail store. The retail store will be located in Pukalani at 7 Aewa Place, Unit 3 in Makawao and expects to begin sales ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is investigating two cases of Legionnaires’ disease in guests who stayed at The Grand Islander by Hilton Grand Vacations located in Waikiki. DOH is aware of two confirmed cases of non-Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease following a stay at The Grand Islander. The first case was ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) recently launched a new public service announcement campaign to encourage adults 45-75 years old to get screened for colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer, is the second leading cancer killer in Hawai‘i. According to the University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center’s Hawai‘i Tumor Registry, approximately ...
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HONOLULU- The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) today amended its health advisory for Zones C1, C2, C3, and D3 of the Navy water system. All Navy water system users in Zones C1, C2, C3, and D3 may now use water for all purposes, including drinking, cooking, and oral hygiene. This includes consumption by pets. ...
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WHAT: Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) Declares Drinking Water Distribution System Recovery Plan Zones A3 and D2 Safe; Health Advisory Amended; Residents Allowed to Drink Tap Water WHERE: Zone A3, Iroquois Point Click here to view the completed checklist that supports DOH’s health advisory amendment for Zone A3. Zone D2, Hickam, Hale Na Koa, ...
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WHAT: Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) Declares Drinking Water Distribution System Recovery Plan Zones F1, F2, H2, and H3 Safe; Health Advisory Amended; Residents Allowed to Drink Tap Water WHERE: Zone F1, NEX, Moanalua Terrace Click here to view the completed checklist that supports DOH’s health advisory amendment for Zone F1. Zone F2, Catlin ...
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LIHUE –The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is expanding printing of vital records to Kaua‘i. Birth certificates and marriage certificates for Kauaʻi residents can now be issued at the Kauaʻi District Health Office. Once printed and embossed with a security seal, these records become legal documents that can be used to obtain government-issued IDs such ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is transitioning from daily to weekly COVID-19 data reporting effective immediately. Case counts and vaccination updates will be published on the DOH COVID-19 dashboard every Wednesday beginning March 16. “Our decisions have always been based on trends, not single day counts. There is greater focus now on ...
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WHAT: Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) Declares Drinking Water Distribution System Recovery Plan Zones D4 & E1 Safe; Health Advisory Amended; Residents Allowed to Drink Tap Water WHERE: Zone D4, Hawaii Air National Guard Click here to view the completed checklist that supports DOH’s health advisory amendment for Zone D4. Zone E1, Makalapa Click ...
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HONOLULU – In response to the decision announced today by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III to defuel and permanently close the US Navy’s Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) issued the following statements. “We’re pleased with the Secretary of Defense’s decision to do the right thing for ...
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WHAT: Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) Declares Drinking Water Distribution System Recovery Plan Zones B1, G1, and H1 Safe; Health Advisory Amended; Residents Allowed to Drink Tap Water WHERE: Zone B1, McGrew, Halawa Click here to view the completed checklist that supports DOH’s health advisory amendment for Zone B1. Zone G1, Camp ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) revised interim administrative rules for the medical cannabis licensing program went into effect on Feb. 24. The rules apply statewide and can be found at the DOH’s medical cannabis program website https://health.hawaii.gov/medicalcannabis/. The original interim rules were focused on implementing the medical cannabis dispensary law and ...
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WHAT: Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) Declares Drinking Water Distribution System Recovery Plan Zones A2, D1, and Manana Housing Safe; Health Advisory Amended; Residents Allowed to Drink Tap Water WHERE: Zone A2, Ford Island Click here to view the completed checklist that supports DOH’s health advisory amendment for Zone A2. Zone D1, ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Council on Developmental Disabilities will mark Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with its 22nd annual Day at the Capitol Event and a Governor’s proclamation declaring March “Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month” in Hawaiʻi. In partnership with the Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) Developmental Disabilities Division, the 22nd annual Day at the Capitol ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has determined that the U.S. Navy is in non-compliance with the DOH Emergency Order to safely defuel the Navy’s Red Hill facility. The Emergency Order issued by DOH on December 6, 2021 specifies that the Navy must hire a qualified independent contractor, to be approved by DOH, ...
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WHAT: Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) Declares Drinking Water Distribution System Recovery Plan Zone A1 Safe; Health Advisory Amended; Residents Allowed to Drink Tap Water WHERE: Zone A1, Pearl City Peninsula Click here for an updated map on zone status. Click here to view the completed checklist that supports DOH’s health advisory amendment for ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) Developmental Disabilities Division Neurotrauma Program will kick off National Brain Injury Awareness Month with the “Rock It, Don’t Stock It” rally on March 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Leeward Community College Concourse, located at 96-045 Ala Ike, Pearl City, HI 96782. The event is ...
Read More Brain Injury Awareness Month kicks off March 1 with the “Rock It, Don’t Stock It” rally at Leeward Community College
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) invites potential volunteers and partners to a virtual open house on Friday, February 25, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Register at: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpce2rpz0oEtb7UydMDVcQQ3uEbyY8w_wL Hawaiʻi SHIP is a federally funded, volunteer-based program administered by the Hawaiʻi Department of Health, Executive Office on Aging to provide Hawaiʻi ...
Read More Hawaiʻi SHIP hosts virtual open house for volunteers and partners to assist Hawaii’s Medicare beneficiaries
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) issued a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) to Paradise Beverages, Inc. for discharging pollutants into Waiawa Stream. In November 2021, DOH, the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, the City and County of Honolulu, and members of the public documented disposal of expired beverages and vehicle maintenance pollutants. ...
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Health Advisory Amended for Red Hill Housing HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) today amended its health advisory for Zone I1 (Red Hill Housing) of the Navy water system. Residents in Zone I1 can use their water for all purposes. Click here to download a copy of the map Click here to ...
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