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Hawai‘i Department of Health recruits teens for survey participation
Information collected will be used to improve health programs and services for Hawai‘i’s youth.
State launches campaign encouraging Hawai‘i residents to screen against colon cancer
According to the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center’s Hawaiʻi Tumor Registry, approximately 700 men and women are diagnosed with the disease, and 225 people die from it each year.
Used oil transporter and processor in Hawai‘i cited, fined for operating without a permit
The company has 20 days to respond to the order, as violations were found at facilities on all main Hawaiian Islands.
Hawai‘i Department of Health offers cleanup, safety tips following devastating flooding
Communities across the state were hit hard this month after two Kona low systems brought rain and flooding to the islands.
Hawai‘i Department of Health to launch statewide survey via text messages
Each year, the Hawai‘i Department of Health conducts surveys to learn about health behaviors and attitudes of Hawai‘i residents. Beginning later this month, the department will launch the Hawai‘i Health and Media Survey to learn more about how people access and respond to health-related information.
State shuts down Hilo eatery after multiple repeated food safety violations
Hiro’s Place in the KTA Center on East Puainako Street was shuttered Friday, being deemed an imminent health hazard to the public by Hawai‘i Department of Health.
State launches backyard bird flu survey for flock owners and bird rescuers
The survey, conducted by the Hawaiʻi Department of Health, will collect critical information about the understanding of bird flu as well as practices and needs of those who keep poultry or care for rescued birds.
Company voluntarily recalls IQF oysters due to potential norovirus contamination
The Hawaiʻi DOH advised the FDA of an outbreak of norovirus illnesses associated with the consumption of the affected oysters on June 13. A week later, the ROK advised the FDA that Central Fisheries Co., LTD voluntarily recalled the affected oysters.
Update: High bacteria notification canceled for Kua Bay
State says water sample retesting results showed enterococci levels no longer exceed the threshold level.
Health officials report high COVID-19 cases statewide
The state released its weekly numbers for June 4-10 this afternoon which shows a total active of 1,330 active cases statewide.
Waikōloa restaurant reopens after getting a red placard for a rodent infestation and more
The restaurant was shut down on April 19 when a state inspection revealed an active rodent infestation, contaminated food products and unsanitary conditions within the facility.
A case of travel-related dengue reported on O‘ahu
Dengue virus is spread from infected person to mosquito to person. While Hawai‘i is home to the type of mosquitoes that can carry dengue, the disease is not established here in the state, and cases are currently only seen in travelers.
Hawai‘i Department of Health supports CDC updates to COVID-19 guidance
DOH continuously reviews data on respiratory pathogens, including the virus that causes COVID-19.
Unvaccinated family of five tests positive for whooping cough; child hospitalized
The family had traveled from the United States mainland and stayed at a hotel accommodation on O‘ahu.
Voluntary recall issued for a variety of salad kits
These salad kits were sold throughout the United States, including Walmart and Costco in Hawaiʻi, and are being recalled because they contain cheese products recently recalled by Rizo Lopez Foods for Listeria monocytogenes.
Several passengers and crew members fall ill on cruise ship set to dock in Honolulu
The illnesses appear to have occurred during the ship’s voyage between Florida and San Francisco from Jan. 22 to Feb. 6.
Voluntary recall issued for certain Robitussin Honey cough syrup products
Eight lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult cough syrup products are being recalled due to microbial contamination.
Dept. of Health issues updated voluntary recall warning for apple sauce products due to elevated lead levels
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, Disease Investigation Branch, and Food and Drug Branch are today jointly updating the Oct. 31, 2023 alert by the Department of Health.
Hawai‘i Department of Health launches Safe Sleep webpage to prevent infant sleep-related deaths
The Hawai’i State Department of Health has introduced the Safe Sleep Hawai‘i webpage to provide information and resources for parents and caregivers, emphasizing the importance of safe sleep practices for infants.
2 travel-related cases of dengue reported: 1 on Big Island, other on Kaua’i
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has received two reports of travel-related dengue cases in Hawai‘i: one on the Big island and the other on Kaua’i.
