Hawaii Department of Health
Recent News About Hawaii Department of Health
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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.
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Efforts expand in Hawaii to address rising concerns over suicide prevention
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has partnered with the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (UH) and various state, local, military, public, and private sector entities to further the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and Federal...
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New travel-related dengue case reported on Maui
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has reported a new travel-related case of the dengue virus on Maui, marking the 14th such case in the state for 2024.
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Kat’s Kau Kau Moʻopuna Style reopens after passing health inspection
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch has permitted Kat’s Kau Kau Moʻopuna Style to resume operations.
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Health department closes Kat’s Kau Kau Moʻopuna Style due to hygiene issues
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch has closed Kat’s Kau Kau Moʻopuna Style, a mobile food establishment in Kailua-Kona. The closure occurred on October 22, 2024, following the discovery of an inoperative handwashing sink during a routine inspection.
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Hawai'i DOH confirms new travel-related dengue case on O'ahu
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a new travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu. This brings the total number of cases identified in the state in 2024 to 13, with one case on Kauaʻi, three on Maui, and nine on Oʻahu. The individual affected had traveled to a region known for dengue transmission.
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Hawaiʻi highlights prevention during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Lead is a toxic metal that poses health risks at any age, with no safe level in children's blood. From October 20 to 26, National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week focuses on educating the public about lead exposure prevention under the theme “Bright Futures Begin Lead-Free.”
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Recall alert issued for frozen waffles over Listeria concerns
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch has issued a recall alert for several frozen waffle brands due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products, sold across the United States, include Kodiak Cakes, Good & Gather, and Great Value brands. These items were available at supermarkets and retailers in Hawai‘i.