Healthgrades Names Wilcox Medical Center Among the Top 10% of U.S. Hospitals for Patient Safety Excellence
Wilcox Medical Center has received Healthgrades 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award™. This distinction places Wilcox among the top 10% of all short-term acute care hospitals nationwide as evaluated by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting patients and providers. “On behalf of Wilcox Medical Center, we are proud to accept this national recognition of our entire team,” […]
Asian sauces sold in Hawai‘i recalled due to undeclared soy allergen
Asian sauces sold in Hawai‘i recalled due to undeclared soy allergen Posted on Mar 23, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is warning residents of a voluntary recall of various Asian sauces distributed in Hawai‘i. Mutual Trading Co. Inc., of El Monte, CA, is […]
Department of Health raises awareness on “World Tuberculosis Day”
Department of Health raises awareness on “World Tuberculosis Day” Posted on Mar 23, 2023 in Newsroom CORRECTION: “World Tuberculosis Day” occurs on Friday, March 24, 2023 HONOLULU, HI – In observance of “World Tuberculosis Day” on Friday, March 24, 2023, the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Tuberculosis (TB) Control Branch would like to encourage Hawai‘i’s […]
Department of Health raises awareness on “World Tuberculosis Day”
Department of Health raises awareness on “World Tuberculosis Day” Posted on Mar 23, 2023 in Newsroom CORRECTION: “World Tuberculosis Day” occurs on Friday, March 24, 2023 HONOLULU, HI – In observance of “World Tuberculosis Day” on Friday, March 24, 2023, the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Tuberculosis (TB) Control Branch would like to encourage Hawai‘i’s […]
Asian sauces sold in Hawai‘i recalled due to undeclared soy allergen
Asian sauces sold in Hawai‘i recalled due to undeclared soy allergen Posted on Mar 23, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is warning residents of a voluntary recall of various Asian sauces distributed in Hawai‘i. Mutual Trading Co. Inc., of El Monte, CA, is […]
PFAS detected in Waipi‘o Heights Wells
PFAS detected in Waipi‘o Heights Wells Posted on Mar 22, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU, HI – Chemicals known as PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been detected in water samples collected at the Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) Waipi‘o Heights Wells, Pumps 1 and 2, which are part of the Waipi‘o Heights water system […]
PFAS detected in Waipi‘o Heights Wells
PFAS detected in Waipi‘o Heights Wells Posted on Mar 22, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU, HI – Chemicals known as PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been detected in water samples collected at the Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) Waipi‘o Heights Wells, Pumps 1 and 2, which are part of the Waipi‘o Heights water system […]
Improved “Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services” for Hawai‘i’s vulnerable residents
Improved “Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services” for Hawai‘i’s vulnerable residents Posted on Mar 22, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU, HI – Hawai‘i has joined the rest of the nation in implementing sweeping changes that enable residents with disabilities and older adults to live and participate fully in their communities. As of March 17, 2023, all states […]
Improved “Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services” for Hawai‘i’s vulnerable residents
Improved “Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services” for Hawai‘i’s vulnerable residents Posted on Mar 22, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU, HI – Hawai‘i has joined the rest of the nation in implementing sweeping changes that enable residents with disabilities and older adults to live and participate fully in their communities. As of March 17, 2023, all states […]
United States CDC Director Walensky visits Hawai‘i
United States CDC Director Walensky visits Hawai‘i Posted on Mar 21, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU, HI – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky was in Hawai‘i this week discussing CDC’s investments in the state, the future of public health, the challenges facing public health in the state and the importance of […]