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Recent News About Hawaii State Department Of Health
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Kaua‘i District Health Office invites public to National Public Health Week open house
The Kaua‘i District Health Office (KDHO) of the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) is set to observe National Public Health Week 2025 by hosting an open house.
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Hawai'i Department of Health closes Hilo restaurant for repeated food safety violations
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch has issued a red "closed" placard to Hiro’s Place in Hilo following several repeated food safety violations.
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Ramen Bones reopens in Kahului following pest control measures
The Hawai‘i Department of Health's Maui Food Safety Branch has reopened Ramen Bones after a follow-up inspection on March 27, 2025.
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Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged eight per day over past week
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were up 10.7% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching eight, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
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Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 11 per day over past week
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 16.1% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 11, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
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Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 22 per day over past week
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 2.2% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 22, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
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Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 20 per day over past week
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were up 57% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 20, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
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Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 18 per day over past week
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 6.3% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 18, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
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Hawaii Department of Health reports 3 new cases of monkeypox
The three newly reported cases of monkeypox bring the total number of cases reported in Hawaii to 28 since June 3.
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Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 77 per day over past week
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 23.7% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 77, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
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Hawaii Office of Public Health Preparedness: 'Families are encouraged to have a plan and maintain an emergency kit'
Judy Kern is the Chief of the Office of the Public Health Preparedness of Hawaii Department of Health (DOH).
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Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 114 per day over past week
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 27.3% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 114, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
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Hawaii DOH Chief honored for 'her unwavering dedication to our families and children with special health care needs'
The Chief of the Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) was recently recognized by the federal government for achievements in excellence.
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Hawaii's Department of Health: 'National Children’s Mental Health Month serves as a timely reminder'
The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) and the Children's Mental Health Acceptance Planning Group recently urged Hawaii residents to advocate for better mental health care and to promote awareness in a Department of Health news release.
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Hawaii's state epidemiologist: 'We must use all the available tools in our toolbox' when it comes to COVID-19
Gov. David Ige (D-HI) recently announced that the Hawaii Department of Health is adjusting its approach to COVID-19 to focus on effectively managing, treating and detecting the disease -- especially new variants -- while recognizing that the virus is still active.
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Hawaii State Hospital administrator on New Patient Facility: 'This is a day we've been looking forward to for more than 20 years'
The Hawaii Department of Health announced the opening of the Hawaii State Hospital New Patient Facility.
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Hawaii Department of Health opens 'a therapeutic, healing environment in a forensic psychiatric facility'
Patients and staff at the Hawaii State Hospital New Patient Facility will continue to move into their new surroundings throughout April and May as part of a phased move-in.
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Hawaii Green Business honors 14 venues for 'helping advance the state’s clean energy and sustainable goals'
Fourteen venues and events were recognized in the annual Hawaii Green Business Program Awards Jan. 14, honoring them for energy efficiency and sustainable business practices that will advance the state’s clean energy and sustainability goals.
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Hilo Medical Center: 'The hope is to get the (monoclonal antibody) clinic up and running by the end of the month'
The Hilo Medical Center (HMC) is finalizing plans to open a monoclonal antibody clinic, which will treat the growing number of patients infected with COVID-19.
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Ige reassures Hawaii: 'There are currently no plans to shut down'
Some experts in the medical field are calling for Hawaii to be shut down for 30 days as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens and there is no crisis plan in sight.