HONOLULU, HI – The Department of Health (DOH) hereby extends the public comment period for the processing of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit application for HI 0021848 – Lāhainā Wastewater Reclamation Facility from Monday, August 14, 2023, to Wednesday, September 13, 2023, due to the devastating wildfires in Lāhainā. The DOH will ...
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Lāhainā — The Maui District Health Office, in partnership with local community agencies, announces the opening of a coordinated health clinic in West Maui on Aug. 14, 2023 to assist individuals directly impacted by the devastating wildfires. The clinic will be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The main clinic ...
Read More Department of Health, local community agencies open coordinated health care clinic in West Maui
LAHAINA, MAUI – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) urges caution for residents and business owners who are being allowed to return to their properties in the Lāhainā area. DOH recommends the following tips for those returning to the area. In a crisis like this, it’s also important to take care of your mental ...
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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 ...
Read More Department of Health reminds the public to be vigilant due to uptick in COVID-19 hospital admission levels
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 ...
Read More Hawai‘i Department of Health Maui Community Mental Health Center Offering Emergency Services to Wildfire Victims
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 ...
Read More Smoke and Dust Advisory due to brush fires on Maui and Hawai’i Island
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 ...
Read More Department of Health reopens Port Town Texaco in Kahului
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 ...
Read More Hawai‘i Department of Health Shuts Down Betty’s Beach Cafe in Lahaina due to Cockroach Infestation
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 ...
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