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Great American Smokeout on Nov. 21 to help adults and teens quit
Each year, the third Thursday of November is recognized as the Great American Smokeout, a day that encourages those who smoke to commit to healthier, smoke-free lives.
Update: State cancels high bacteria notification for Big Island’s Kolekole Gulch
Retesting shows enterococci levels no longer exceed the acceptable threshold
Update: High bacteria count notification for portion of Wailuku River canceled
State reports water sample retesting results of Big Island waterway show enterococci levels no longer exceed the acceptable threshold level.
Oysters, clams from Pacific Northwest potentially contaminated, health dept. warns
Oysters and clams harvested in the Pacific Northwest and distributed throughout the US may cause paralytic shellfish poisoning.
Governor issues proclamation celebrating Hawai‘i’s school nurses
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green, M.D., issued a proclamation recognizing National School Nurse Day on May 8, 2024.
No measles outbreaks reported in Hawai‘i despite rise in cases in U.S. states
As of Feb. 29, 41 cases were reported in several states: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York City, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington.
Hawaiʻi Health Department issues voluntary recall alert for Rizo Bros. Mexican grating cheese
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health is alerting residents to a voluntary recall of Rizo Bros. California Creamery’s Cotija Aged Mexican Grating Cheese, batch number 4DW-23318, for potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.
Department of Health receives federal grant to help reduce maternal mortality in Hawai‘i
Maternal mortality rates in the United States are higher than in many other developed countries.
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.
Aunty Sally Kaleohanoʻs Lūʻau Hale in Hilo to reopen for private functions
Hawaiʻi County Department of Parks and Recreation is reopening Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Lū‘au Hale at the Ho‘olulu Complex in Hilo for private function reservations beginning on July 1, 2023.
Hawaiʻi Childrens Action Network offering free leadership training program
The Hawaiʻi Parent Leadership Training Institute helps participants become strong, confident community leaders by developing their leadership, communication and advocacy skills.
Update: Brown water advisory issued for Waialea Bay to Kapaʻa Beach Park has been canceled
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health has canceled a brown water advisory for Waialea Bay to Kapaʻa Beach on the Big Island.
Voluntary recall for enoki mushrooms produced in Tawain and sold in Hawaiʻi
The enoki mushrooms being recalled in Hawai’i are produced by Taiwan-based Changhua County Mushrooms Productions Cooperative and distributed by Jan Fruits.
DOH Detects 24 Additional Cases of Omicron Variant
The state Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division has detected 24 additional cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed omicron cases in Hawai‘i to 74.
No Cases of Coronavirus Confirmed in Hawai‘i
State officials reassured the public that risk to the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is low and, no cases have been confirmed up to this point.
Pono Choices Earns National Award in 2019
Hawai‘i-based teen health education program Pono Choices receives a national award in 2019 for Maternal Child Health best practices.
Hawai‘i DOH Doctor Receives CDC Immunization Award
Dr. Chunmei Wu is the recipient of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention HPV Vaccine Is Cancer Prevention Champion Award for Hawai‘i.
Officials Continue Damage Assessments From Hurricane Lane
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense, State and Federal agencies and the American Red Cross continued their damage assessments from Hurricane Lane
Hawai‘i to Receive Over $1M for Zika Fight
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awarded $1,027,623 to the Hawai‘i State Department of Health for Zika preparedness and response activities.
DOH Director Honored with Mauli Ola Award
Dr. Viginia Pressler was honoed Tuesday by the American Lung Association with the 2015 Breathe Easy Champion Mauli Ola Award.
