News Releases from Department of Health

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health has issued a health advisory urging everyone to stop vaping, no matter the substance or source, until current nationwide investigations are complete. The advisory follows the state’s first reported case of lung illness related to the use of vaping products and national estimates of more than a ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) recently launched a statewide broadcast media campaign to educate parents about the new seventh grade attendance immunization requirements, which go into effect at all Hawai‘i schools beginning in school year 2020–2021. Through a partnership with the Hawai‘i Association of Broadcasters, television and radio public education announcements ...
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LĪHU‘E, HI – The Department of Health’s (DOH) Kaua‘i District Health Office conducted door-to-door surveys in July at randomly selected households island-wide to assess preparedness levels and evacuation plans. Over the course of three days, survey teams completed a total of 186 interviews, collecting valuable data about the island’s residents, their health status, preparedness levels ...
Read More Kaua‘i District Health Office releases final report on island-wide preparedness survey

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Hospital, which has provided quality psychiatric care to Hawai‘i residents since opening its doors in 1930, will honor its past and present patients during the 19th annual Remembrance Service on Sept. 18 from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. at the Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery in Kaneohe. Pacific Health Ministry will lead ...
Read More Hawai‘i State Hospital to honor past and present patients during the 19th annual Remembrance Service