SMP HAWAIʻI PROMOTES MEDICARE FRAUD PREVENTION WEEK
HONOLULU — Protecting your Medicare number has never been more important. Every year, scammers target our kūpuna, using stolen Medicare...
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HMSA’s Latest Move Could Worsen Doctor Shortage The insurer denied that an upcoming change in its payment model should come as a surprise to doctors, but many say the action will imperil small primary care practices.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/hmsas-latest-move-could-worsen-doctor-shortage/
Health Officials Are Perplexed By Hawaiʻi Snorkeling Deaths Snorkeling claims the lives of dozens of tourists each year. Some who lost loved ones or nearly drowned themselves say not enough is done to warn people of the risks.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/health-officials-are-perplexed-by-hawai%ca%bbi-snorkeling-deaths/
DOH MONITORING EBOLA, HANTAVIRUS OUTBREAKS
HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is actively monitoring an outbreak of Bundigbugyo virus, a strain of Ebola virus, that is occurring in the...
Hawaiʻi Residents With Unpaid Medical Bills Could Soon Get Help The Legislature this year passed a bill to cancel unpaid medical debt for lower-income Hawaiʻi residents.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/hawaii-residents-with-unpaid-medical-bills-could-soon-get-help/
Partial funding allocated for Outpatient Care Center in Kona
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/16/hawaii-news/partial-funding-allocated-for-outpatient-care-center-in-kona/?WHT=523802b87d767a1d83acfe04d516b9c724563602
High Bacteria Count Advisory at Keokea Bay Beach Park
The public is advised of a water quality exceedance of enterococci at Keokea Bay Beach Park, Hawai‘i. Levels of 178...
DOH is retesting Keokea Bay Beach Park
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) is retesting Keokea Bay Beach Park, Hawai‘i. Levels of 238 per 100 mL...
New $2M Fund Covers Neighbor Island Medical Flights State-funded flights to Honolulu medical appointments aim to stop rural residents on Molokaʻi and beyond from putting off routine health care.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/new-2m-fund-covers-neighbor-island-medical-flights/
DOH WARNS PUBLIC ABOUT DANGEROUS EMERGING OPIOID-LIKE PRODUCT KNOWN AS ‘7-OH’
DOH WARNS PUBLIC ABOUT DANGEROUS EMERGING OPIOID-LIKE PRODUCT KNOWN AS ‘7-OH’ HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is...
PFAS DETECTED IN HALEAKALĀ NATIONAL PARK WATER SYSTEM
PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been detected in water samples collected at the Haleakalā Park Rain Shed Chlorinator of...
DOH RECRUITS TEEN HEALTH AND MEDIA SURVEY PARTICIPANTS VIA MAIL
HONOLULU —The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) will conduct the 2026 Hawai‘i Teen Health and Media Survey over the next...
NEW TESTING SHOWS DECREASE IN ENVIRONMENTAL PATHOGENS FOLLOWING KONA LOW STORMS
NEW TESTING SHOWS DECREASE IN ENVIRONMENTAL PATHOGENS FOLLOWING KONA LOW STORMS HONOLULU — A follow-up round of environmental sampling...
Brown Water Advisory at Hilo bay and along the Hamakua Coast
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued at Hilo bay and along the Hamakua Coast on Hawai‘i. The Hawaii Department...
DOH RECOGNIZES MENTAL HEALTH MONTH: SUPPORTING MENTAL WELLNESS FROM KEIKI TO KŪPUNA
HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) and its partners are joining in May to observe Mental Health...
OFFICE OF HEALTH CARE ASSURANCE ISSUES $2,000 ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY AGAINST REYMANDO FIESTA, COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOME OPERATOR
OFFICE OF HEALTH CARE ASSURANCE ISSUES $2,000 ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY AGAINST REYMANDO FIESTA, COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOME OPERATOR WAIPAHU, Hawaiʻi...
MPOX DETECTED AT WASTEWATER SAMPLING SITE ON OʻAHU
MPOX DETECTED AT WASTEWATER SAMPLING SITE ON OʻAHU HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is reporting a...
Taking shape: Hilo Benioff Medical Center expansion makes progress
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/22/hawaii-news/taking-shape-hilo-benioff-medical-center-expansion-makes-progress/
BOIL WATER NOTICE ISSUED FOR WAIALUA SUGAR PUMP 2 SYSTEM ColiBacteria Detected in Water System
BOIL WATER NOTICE ISSUED FOR WAIALUA SUGAR PUMP 2 SYSTEM ColiBacteria Detected in Water System HONOLULU — On...
DOH AUTHORIZES REOPENING OF MAGICS BEACH GRILL FOLLOWING CRITICAL FOOD SAFETY VIOLATIONS
DOH AUTHORIZES REOPENING OF MAGICS BEACH GRILL FOLLOWING CRITICAL FOOD SAFETY VIOLATIONS KAILUA-KONA, Hawaiʻi — The Hawai‘i Department of...
