Hawaii Department of Health
Recent News About Hawaii Department of Health
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DOH report finds high rates of hepatitis B and liver cancer mortality
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) recently released a report that found higher rates of hepatitis B virus infection and liver cancer mortality in Hawaiʻi, compared to the United States.
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Low levels of PFAS detected in Makakilo Well
Low levels of Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA) has been detected in water samples collected at Makakilo Well, which is part of the Honolulu Board of Water Supply’s (BWS) Ewa-Waianae water system.
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DOH closes Thai Mee Up Kula 2 in Makawao due to cockroach infestation
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Maui Food Safety Branch has posted a red “Closed” placard to protect public health at Thai Mee Up Kula 2 due to a cockroach infestation.
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Hawaiʻi Respiratory Virus Rates Rise Early in Season
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is reporting that cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and influenza are increasing in Hawaiʻi, in line with trends observed across the country.
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DOH Cites Six Companies for Air Permit Violations
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Clean Air Branch (DOH) issued Notices of Violation and Order (NOVOs) against six companies. All responsible parties have or had the option to request a hearing to contest their alleged violations and penalties.
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DOH Partners With Local Laboratories to Expand Testing for Curable Hepatitis C
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is partnering with Diagnostic Laboratory Services (DLS) and Clinical Laboratories of Hawaiʻi (CLH) to encourage providers to “reflex” hepatitis C testing, which will help more people get diagnosed with and cured of hepatitis C.
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Covid-19 Bivalent Boosters Recommended for Children Five and Older
The Department of Health (DOH) recommends COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccines for everyone age five and older. Bivalent boosters are the first COVID-19 vaccinations designed specifically to protect against original COVID-19 and the most common forms of COVID-19 in Hawai‘i, the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants.
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DOH Cites Developer for Storm Runoff, Lack of Erosion Control Measures at Kailua Construction Site
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) issued a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) to Arizona-based Arcus Secured Loan Fund III LLC for failing to obtain a water pollution control permit and discharging storm water runoff from an unpermitted construction site located at 42-100 Old Kalanianaole Road Lots 1 and 2 in Kailua.
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Wastewater Data Consistent With Important Covid-19 Metrics
The Department of Health (DOH) published a COVID-19 Wastewater Report on Thursday, September 29.
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New Bivalent Boosters Offer Enhanced Protection
The state Department of Health (DOH) is urging those eligible to sign up for the recently issued bivalent boosters designed specifically to protect against original COVID-19 and the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants.
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DOH reports additional monkeypox case
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is reporting one additional case of monkeypox.
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DOH awarded federal grant to establish national AANHPI Behavioral Health Center of Excellence
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) was awarded nearly $3.5 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to establish a first-of-its-kind national Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Behavioral Health Center of Excellence.
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DOH reports three additional monkeypox cases, shifts data reporting online
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is reporting three additional cases of monkeypox.
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Mahalo to all our Lifeguards
Government of Hawaii Hawaii has proclaimed August 21-27 as Hawaiʻi Lifeguard Appreciation Week.
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DOH reports two additional monkeypox cases in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is reporting two additional cases of monkeypox.
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DOH Issues Red Placard to Lahaina Fish Company in Lahaina Due to Cockroach Infestation
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) issued a red placard and immediately shut down Lahaina Fish Company, located at 831 Front St., Lahaina on Maui due to a cockroach infestation.
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DOH reports two additional monkeypox cases
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has identified two additional cases of monkeypox. This brings the total number of cases to eight.
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DOH News Release: 988 launch will expand access to mental health, substance use crisis services
On Saturday, July 16, Hawaiʻi will adopt the national 988-dialing code for direct access to mental health and substance use crisis resources.
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From Honolulu Reporter
Illima Intermediate student: 'Attending school virtually has been really hard'
Ethan Cameron said for kids his age, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken away time they can never recapture.
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From Honolulu Reporter
Army sargeant-turned-realtor is reaping the benefits of Oahu seller's market
Although military families participate in 20% of all real estate transactions on Oahu, according to Hawai'i Life, realtor Shannon Mitchell doesn’t regard them any differently.