University of Hawaii Potential Zika Vaccine
University of Hawaii medical school researchers have developed a potential vaccine for the Zika virus. The Zika virus can cause...
Health
Hawai‘i Department of Health determines Hū Honua Bioenergy violated state water pollution laws with illegal discharge
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR BRUCE S. ANDERSON, Ph.D. DIRECTOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30, 2018 18-091 Hawai‘i...
Food Safety Alert-Hawaii
CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, including HAWAII, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are...
Scabies Outbreak
Over the last week, a scabies outbreak has run rampant through the ranks of Kona Community Hospital, sidelining several employees....
Food Safety Tips for your Holiday Turkey
Investigation Notice: Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Infections linked to Raw Turkey Products CDC and its partners are investigating a multistate outbreak of multidrug-resistant Salmonella infections...
Romaine Lettuce Alert
Although no cases have been reported yet in Hawaii.. CDC is advising that U.S. consumers not eat any romaine lettuce,...
Audit Shows DOH Failed to Complete Inspections
About half of Hawaii’s care homes operated without a license or with a “hastily issued” permit, sometimes without even being...
Hawaii Resident Gets New Cancer Treatment
A Hawaii resident, who has been living with a slow-growing yet incurable cancer since 2006, is the first person in...
2 new cases on Hawai’i Island
The state has confirmed two new cases of rat lungworm disease on Hawaii Island, including in a toddler who was...
National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, and hospice and palliative care programs throughout the country are reaching out...
Hawaii Sexual Assault Kit
With the news having many stories regarding sexual assault of late; I thought this information was important to post for...
RABIES QUARANTINE RULES UPDATED
The main changes reduce the waiting periods for those following the 5 Day or Less Rabies Quarantine Program, which allows...
Hawai’i Health Issues
Hawai‘i Department of Health cites seven companies for air permit violations HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health Clean Air...
