DOH’s Suzanne Richmond Crum Annual Award and World AIDS Day
DOH’s Suzanne Richmond Crum Annual Award and World AIDS Day Posted on Nov 29, 2021 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The nursing staff of the University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine’s Center for AIDS (HICFA) will be recognized with a prestigious Suzanne Richard-Crum Award for 2021 at the annual World AIDS Day ceremony […]
Celebrate Thanksgiving safely
Celebrate Thanksgiving safely Posted on Nov 23, 2021 in COVID-19, Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) reminds everyone to celebrate smartly this holiday season. “Many people in Hawai‘i are fully vaccinated and should be able to get together with family and friends to celebrate the holidays. We’ve taken big steps forward and […]
Celebrate Thanksgiving safely
Celebrate Thanksgiving safely Posted on Nov 23, 2021 in COVID-19, Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) reminds everyone to celebrate smartly this holiday season. “Many people in Hawai‘i are fully vaccinated and should be able to get together with family and friends to celebrate the holidays. We’ve taken big steps forward and […]
Five food safety tips for enjoying holiday meals
Five food safety tips for enjoying holiday meals Posted on Nov 18, 2021 in Newsroom HONOLULU – Food safety can help you avoid foodborne illnesses during holiday feasts when you gather with your family or a few close friends. Food safety starts when you bring food home to prepare your meals and continues through the […]
Booster eligibility expands
Booster eligibility expands Posted on Nov 19, 2021 in COVID-19, Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is adopting new guidelines from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on COVID-19 booster vaccinations. Effective immediately all adults age 18 and older who completed their primary mRNA vaccinations of Pfizer or Moderna at […]
Booster eligibility expands
Booster eligibility expands Posted on Nov 19, 2021 in COVID-19, Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is adopting new guidelines from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on COVID-19 booster vaccinations. Effective immediately all adults age 18 and older who completed their primary mRNA vaccinations of Pfizer or Moderna at […]
Hawaii Pacific Health President & CEO Ray Vara Discusses COVID-19 Vaccines with Pfizer and Moderna Leaders
The American Heart Association recently wrapped up its annual international research conference, Scientific Sessions, showcasing late-breaking and specialty-focused science and research on cardiovascular disease. As national chairman of the Association, Hawaii Pacific Health President and CEO Ray Vara helped moderate one of the highlighted sessions of the three-day virtual event with American Heart Association CEO […]
Vaccines prove effective in analysis of Hawaiʻi COVID-19 breakthrough data
Vaccines prove effective in analysis of Hawaiʻi COVID-19 breakthrough data Posted on Nov 12, 2021 in COVID-19, Newsroom HONOLULU – A Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) analysis of vaccine breakthrough data found COVID-19 vaccines provide excellent protection against hospitalization and death. A vaccine breakthrough infection occurs when a fully vaccinated person tests positive for SARS-CoV-2, […]
Vaccines prove effective in analysis of Hawaiʻi COVID-19 breakthrough data
Vaccines prove effective in analysis of Hawaiʻi COVID-19 breakthrough data Posted on Nov 12, 2021 in COVID-19, Newsroom HONOLULU – A Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) analysis of vaccine breakthrough data found COVID-19 vaccines provide excellent protection against hospitalization and death. A vaccine breakthrough infection occurs when a fully vaccinated person tests positive for SARS-CoV-2, […]
Hawai‘i Department of Health laboratory detects Delta variant in Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i Department of Health laboratory detects Delta variant in Hawai‘i Posted on Jun 14, 2021 in COVID-19, Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division (SLD) confirms the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.617.2, also known as the Delta variant, has been detected in the islands. This strain of COVID-19 was first detected in India, […]