Hawaiʻi County wellness event to celebrate public health, community volunteers

Hawaiʻi County, in partnership with the state Hawaiʻi District Health Office, is hosting a wellness celebration to bridge health initiatives for the community.

The community is invited to a wellness celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 24, in Hilo at the state building lanai and the adjacent county parking lot at 75 Aupuni St.

This event serves as the community’s “Grand Finale” for a month dedicated to wellness, bridging three vital health initiatives:

National Public Health Week (April 6-12): This event brings the national theme “Ready. Set. Action!” to life, transforming health awareness into tangible community engagement.

National Volunteer Week (April 19-25): The event will feature a special appreciation ceremony for the volunteers and community partners whose actions make the Big Island healthier.

Mayor’s Health Challenge Legacy: This celebration encourages residents to stay in action by maintaining the fitness habits they built earlier this year.

“This event is a great opportunity to embrace wellness, from the small choices we make each day to the ways we uplift our community,” said Mayor Kimo Alameda. “Let’s stay moving, stay connected and keep building a healthier Hawaiʻi Island together.”

The wellness celebration will include a health fair for the community to connect with the Department of Health, county divisions, and community partners offering wellness resources.

There will also be live entertainment and local food trucks with a variety of food options available for purchase.

“While National Public Health Week kicked off our month of awareness and the Mayor’s Health Challenge set our fitness foundation earlier this year, April 24 serves as the ultimate day of action,” said John Kolman, Hawaiʻi District Health Officer. “We are gathering during National Volunteer Week to recognize that a healthy community requires both individual commitment and the selfless support of our local heroes.”

For more information, call 808-974-6006.