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DOH Supports New CDC COVID-19 Guidelines KPUA

The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) announced it is in general agreement with the CDC’s updated COVID-19 guidance. The new guidelines, which reflect the current level of risk, while still protecting the most vulnerable, ease some restrictions and more closely align COVID-19 with the broader category of respiratory viruses, which include influenza and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus).

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Weekly COVID-19 Update KPUA

WebIn the last week, the State Department of Health reported 184 cases of coronavirus with no new COVID-19 related deaths statewide. The following data includes …

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COVID-19 Weekly Update KPUA

WebIn the last week, the State Department of Health reported 952 cases of coronavirus with 3 new COVID-19 related deaths statewide. The following data includes …

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Hawai'i Island Community Health Center Opens School Based …

WebThis is also a chance for children who don’t otherwise have access to health care to receive it easily in a school setting,” said Hawai’i Island Community Health …

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COVID-19 Weekly Update KPUA

WebIn the last week, the State Department of Health reported 392 cases of coronavirus with 13 new COVID-19 related deaths statewide. The following data includes …

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Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center Launches Community …

WebThe Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center (HICHC) is inviting residents to participate in an island-wide community health needs survey currently taking place …

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COVID-19 Weekly Update KPUA

WebIn the last week, the State Department of Health reported 479 cases of coronavirus with 3 new COVID-19 related deaths statewide. The following data includes …

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State Department of Health to Receive Over $14 Million in Federal

WebThe Hawaiʻi State Department of Health will receive $14.4 million in federal funding to improve public health infrastructure throughout the state as part of the newly …

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Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center Opens Kealakekua Office

WebFor more information visit www.HICommunityHealthCenter.org or call 808-333-3600 for Eastside and 808-326-5629 for Westside info. Photo credit: Hawaiʻi Island …

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DOH Urges Expanded Syphilis Screening and Treatment KPUA

WebIn a statement, Dr. Diana Felton, chief of the Department of Health Communicable Disease and Public Health Nursing Division said, “All sexually active …

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DOH Encouraging Bivalent Boosters to Eligible Residents

WebThe state Department of Health (DOH) is encouraging eligible individuals to sign up for the recently issued bivalent boosters designed specifically to protect against …

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DOH Appoints Kenneth Luke as Administrator of Hawaiʻi State …

WebThe Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) selected Kenneth Luke, MD as the new administrator of Hawai‘i State Hospital. Dr Luke, who has served as the interim …

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Hawai'i Island Community Health Center Expands Street Medicine …

WebThe Hawai’i Island Community Health Center’s Street Medicine Outreach team is now conducting regular outreach in Hilo, Puna, Ocean View and in Kona. The …

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DOH Confirms Additional Hawaiʻi Island Whooping Cough Case

WebThe Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) confirmed an additional case of pertussis (also known as whooping cough) in a third distinct region on Hawaiʻi Island …

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West Hawaiʻi Hospitals Receive $2.5 Million to Enhance Electronic

WebThe Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) West Hawaiʻi Region, which encompasses Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital, has been awarded $2.5 …

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State Governments Looking to Protect Health-Related Data as it's …

WebThe measure, which bars selling personal health data without a consumer’s consent and prohibits tracking who visits reproductive or sexual health facilities, was …

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State Announces Establishment of Breakthrough Therapies Task …

WebThe Breakthrough Therapies Task Force underscores the state’s dedication to exploring effective and innovative approaches to mental health treatment. To learn …

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DOH Conducting Maui Needs Assessment Survey KPUA

WebThe Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is conducting a needs assessment survey for residents affected by the wildfires. The purpose of the voluntary survey, which …

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DOH Announces Plans to Improve Safety at State Hospital Facilities

WebFollowing the death of a staff member last year, the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) conducted a full safety and security review of the State Operated …

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DOH Issues Voluntary Recall Warning for Mid America Pet Food …

WebThe Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to a voluntary recall by Mid America Pet Food for products …

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DOH and HIDOE Launch Website to Monitor Drinking Water …

WebIn 2021 and 2022, the Department of Health (DOH) and the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) collaborated on a project to test all drinking water sources at HIDOE …

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DOH Conditionally Approves First Phase of Red Hill Defueling

WebThe Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) conditionally approved the U.S. Navy’s unpacking plan to remove existing fuel from the three pipelines at the Red Hill …

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