Hawaii Department of Health
Recent News About Hawaii Department of Health
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Low levels of bird flu detected in Kauaʻi wastewater samples
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) State Laboratories Division has identified traces of H5 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in wastewater samples from the Līhuʻe Wastewater Treatment Plant on Kauaʻi.
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Increase seen in Hawaii's student immunization gaps amid rising exemption rates
The number of students in Hawaiʻi who are not up to date with their immunizations is on the rise, according to recent data from the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH).
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Hawai'i DOH issues notice of violation against Maui Asphalt on Kaua'i
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has issued a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) to Maui Asphalt X-IV, LLC for multiple violations related to their National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
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Hawaii American Water fined for excessive effluent discharge
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has taken action against Hawaii American Water by issuing a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO).
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New travel-related dengue case reported on Oʻahu by Hawai‘i health officials
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has reported a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu.
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Alcon recalls Systane eye drops due to possible fungal contamination
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch has issued an alert regarding a recall by Alcon Laboratories.
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Kīlauea eruption prompts health advisory over air quality concerns
On December 23, 2024, Kīlauea Volcano began erupting at around 2:20 a.m. in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
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Hawaiʻi reports first pediatric influenza death of 2024-25 season
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has reported the first influenza-associated death of a child in Hawaiʻi for the 2024-2025 flu season.
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Avian flu detected in wastewater sample at Hilo treatment plant
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) State Laboratories Division has identified H5 avian influenza in a wastewater sample collected on December 2 at the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant on Hawaiʻi Island.
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Hawaii DOH approves Cure Oahu's third retail facility for medical cannabis
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has granted approval for TCG Retro Market 1, doing business as Cure Oahu, to operate as a medical cannabis retail dispensary.
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Hawai‘i Department of Health receives $11.99M grant for children's mental health services
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division (CAMHD) has received an $11.99 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
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Travel-related dengue case reported on Oʻahu by health department
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a new travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu, raising the total number of cases in the state to 15 for 2024.
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Hawai'i amends rules on hemp processing allowing low THC in gummies
On November 26, 2024, Governor Josh Green approved changes to the Hawaiʻi Department of Health's (DOH) administrative rules concerning hemp processing and manufactured hemp products.
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Bryan Chin honored with Suzanne Richmond-Crum Award on World AIDS Day
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Harm Reduction Services Branch has announced Bryan Chin as the recipient of the 2024 Suzanne Richmond-Crum Award.
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Carrot brands recalled due to E. coli concerns by Hawaiʻi health department
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) has issued a recall alert for several brands of organic whole and baby carrots due to potential E. coli O121:H19 contamination.
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Potential bird flu exposure identified at Mililani Pet Fair
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) and the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture (HDOA) have identified a potential exposure to avian influenza at the Mililani Pet Fair held on November 2, 2024.
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Avian influenza detected in O‘ahu backyard flock; risk remains low
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock of birds in Central O‘ahu.
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Woman impersonates health inspector at Whole Foods in Honolulu
A woman posing as a health inspector was reported at Whole Foods Market in Kahala Mall, Honolulu.
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Guidance issued for cesspool use in Kula's wildfire recovery
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has released guidance for the use of existing cesspools in residential Kula, Maui.
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Hawai'i investigates first detection of H5 avian flu at O'ahu wastewater site
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is investigating potential sources of H5 avian influenza after it was detected at a wastewater sampling site on Oʻahu.