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Recent News About Hawaii Department of Health
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Hawai'i Department of Health highlights rising tuberculosis cases on World Tuberculosis Day
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is observing World Tuberculosis Day on March 24, 2025, by drawing attention to tuberculosis (TB) as an ongoing public health issue in the state.
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Ramen Bones closed due to cockroach infestation after health inspection
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Maui Food Safety Branch has issued a red "closed" placard to Ramen Bones, a restaurant located at 44 Ho‘okele St., Kahului.
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Marine Corps Base Hawaii penalized for violation at water reclamation facility
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has issued a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) to the Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) for non-compliance related to its water reclamation facility at Kaneohe Bay.
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Hawai'i health officials warn residents amid rising U.S., global measles cases
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has issued a call for vigilance as measles cases rise both domestically and internationally.
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DOH warns of possible listeria in MYY Trade Co. enoki mushrooms
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has issued a public alert concerning enoki mushrooms from the MYY Trade Co. brand due to potential contamination with listeria monocytogenes.
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Department of Health cites companies for water pollution violations on Oʻahu
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has taken enforcement action against ABC Towing & Parts, LLC and JH Hawaii Property, LLC for violations related to water pollution on Oʻahu.
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New travel-related dengue case confirmed on Oʻahu by health department
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, increasing the state's total number of cases for 2025 to three.
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Hawaiʻi Department of Health launches survey on bird flu awareness
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) has initiated a survey targeting residents who own backyard flocks or are involved in bird rescue activities.
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Hawai‘i DOH advises caution amid ongoing Kīlauea eruptions
Since December 23, 2024, Kīlauea has been experiencing intermittent eruptions within the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
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Hawai‘i confirms second travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, marking the second case in the state for 2025.
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Paradise Supermart reopens after meeting health department requirements
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Maui Food Safety Branch has permitted Paradise Supermart Fast Food & Catering to resume operations.
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Paradise Supermart closed due to repeated critical health violations
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has closed Paradise Supermart Fast Food & Catering in Kahului following a routine inspection on February 5, 2025.
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Hawaiʻi launches website for monitoring opioid settlement fund usage
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has introduced a new online resource to monitor the use of over $100 million in settlement funds from national opioid lawsuit settlements.
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Gerber recalls teething sticks over choking risk; Hawaii health officials alert public
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) has issued a public alert regarding the recall and discontinuation of Gerber brand Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks.
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Hawaiʻi ranks eighth healthiest state but faces economic challenges
Hawaiʻi has been recognized as the eighth healthiest state in the United States, according to the America’s Health Rankings 2024 Annual Report.
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Oʻahu reports first travel-related dengue case of 2025
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has reported a travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, marking the first such case in 2025.
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New voluntary sign introduced for van-accessible parking prioritization
The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) of the Hawaiʻi Department of Health has unveiled a new voluntary sign aimed at enhancing accessibility in van-accessible parking spaces.
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Recall issued for Shirakiku corn puff snack due to undeclared milk allergen
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) has issued a public alert regarding a recall by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. The recall concerns the Shirakiku brand Curvee Puffs Corn Puff Snack – Curry Flavor, which may contain...
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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).