PFAS Detected in Kaʻamilo Wells Pumping Station
PFAS Detected in Kaʻamilo Wells Pumping Station Posted on May 11, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – Chemicals known as PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been detected for the first time in water samples collected at Ka‘amilo Wells Pumping Station, which is part of the Honolulu Board of Water Supply’s (BWS) Honolulu-Windward-Pearl Harbor water system […]
HPH Nurses Featured in MidWeek Cover Story
To honor National Nurses Week, the cover story of this week’s issue of MidWeek and MidWeek Kauai (May 10, 2023) shines the spotlight on Hawaii Pacific Health’s dedicated nurses. The article gets to “The Heart of Health Care,” sharing the profiles of five HPH caregivers — all of whom demonstrate their compassion and commitment to […]
Hawaii Pacific Health Nurses Featured in Honolulu Star-Advertiser and The Garden Island Special Sections
In honor of National Nurses Week, The Garden Island and Honolulu Star-Advertiser newspapers published special Nurses Week inserts Saturday, May 6, and Sunday, May 7, respectively, that featured Hawaii Pacific Health nurses from across our system. Each medical center is highlighted with an article providing background and insight into the special role nurses play in delivering […]
DOH Statement on Release of Department of Defense’s AFFF Spill Investigation
DOH Statement on Release of Department of Defense’s AFFF Spill Investigation Posted on May 5, 2023 in Navy Water System Incident, Newsroom HONOLULU – In response to the U.S. Navy’s release of its investigation into the November 29, 2022 aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) spill at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, the Hawaiʻi […]
Ocean users urged to avoid waters near Kailua Wastewater Treatment Plant
Ocean users urged to avoid waters near Kailua Wastewater Treatment Plant Posted on May 5, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is advising the public to avoid waters near the City and County of Honolulu Kailua Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant’s ocean outfall due to elevated levels of enterococcus bacteria. […]
Ocean users urged to avoid waters near Kailua Wastewater Treatment Plant
Ocean users urged to avoid waters near Kailua Wastewater Treatment Plant Posted on May 5, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is advising the public to avoid waters near the City and County of Honolulu Kailua Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant’s ocean outfall due to elevated levels of enterococcus bacteria. […]
DOH Statement on Release of Department of Defense’s AFFF Spill Investigation
DOH Statement on Release of Department of Defense’s AFFF Spill Investigation Posted on May 5, 2023 in Navy Water System Incident, Newsroom HONOLULU – In response to the U.S. Navy’s release of its investigation into the November 29, 2022 aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) spill at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, the Hawaiʻi […]
Gold Medal brand bleached and unbleached all-purpose flour sold in Hawai‘i recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination
Gold Medal brand bleached and unbleached all-purpose flour sold in Hawai‘i recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination Posted on May 2, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is warning residents of a voluntary national recall by General Mills of five-, and ten-pound bags of […]
Gold Medal brand bleached and unbleached all-purpose flour sold in Hawai‘i recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination
Gold Medal brand bleached and unbleached all-purpose flour sold in Hawai‘i recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination Posted on May 2, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is warning residents of a voluntary national recall by General Mills of five-, and ten-pound bags of […]
Wear Green on Fridays and Display Green Throughout May to Celebrate and Support Mental Health Month!
Wear Green on Fridays and Display Green Throughout May to Celebrate and Support Mental Health Month! Posted on Apr 28, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – May is Mental Health Month! The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH), Child & Adolescent Mental Health Division (CAMHD), Adult Mental Health Division (AMHD), the Children’s Mental Health Acceptance (CMHA) […]