Ola Lokahi Newsletter – April 2018
Posted on Apr 20, 2018 in Ola Lokahi
Recycle in Celebration of Earth Day April 22!
As Earth Day 2018 nears, it’s a good time to reflect on recycling, particularly beverage and plastic water bottle containers which are responsible for pollution and negative effects on the environment and public health. Open the attached newsletter pdf to read more.
Walk @ Work Wednesdays at Kinau Hale
DOH’s new walking group is continuing its weekly lunch hour walks. Open the attached newsletter pdf to read more.
PHAM Among ‘Top 40 Under 40’ Leaders in Minority Health
Thaddeus Pham, viral hepatitis prevention coordinator with the DOH Harm Reduction Services Branch, was named among the top 2018 “40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health” by the National Minority Quality Forum. Open the attached newsletter pdf to read more.
Air Quality Awareness Week is April 30-May4
The DOH Clean Air Branch reminds us that air quality affects everyone’s health and the responsibility of improving air quality for future generations to enjoy extends to all of us. Open the attached newsletter pdf to read more.
New Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Procedures Take Effect
Gov. David Ige recently approved a change in the Hawaii Administrative Rules covering tuberculosis (TB) clearance requirements for students and many employees across the state. The change took effect on March 17 and improves the state’s TB screening process. Open the attached newsletter pdf to read more.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set For April 28
As the nation struggles with an opioid epidemic, efforts to round up unwanted and unused prescription drugs are more important than ever. Sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is an ideal venue for the public to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs in a safe and responsible way-no questions asked. Open the attached newsletter pdf to read more.