DOH recommends additional mRNA vaccine dose for immunocompromised individuals
DOH recommends additional mRNA vaccine dose for immunocompromised individuals Posted on Aug 19, 2021 in COVID-19, Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) issued a medical advisory recommending that moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals should receive an additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine after the initial two doses. The additional dose should be […]
Statewide fall prevention awareness campaign begins August 22 designed to reduce fall injuries among kupuna
Statewide fall prevention awareness campaign begins August 22 designed to reduce fall injuries among kupuna Posted on Aug 19, 2021 in Newsroom HONOLULU – Fall-related injuries and fatalities among Hawai‘i seniors are reaching troubling numbers. Every year in Hawai‘i on average 128 seniors die, 2,010 are hospitalized, and 9,950 are treated in emergency departments for […]
Hawai‘i observes Beach Safety Week Aug. 22-28
Hawai‘i observes Beach Safety Week Aug. 22-28 Posted on Aug 19, 2021 in Newsroom HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige has proclaimed Aug. 22 – 28 Hawai‘i Beach Safety Week. Highlights of the week will include City and County of Honolulu lifeguard rescue demonstrations in Waikiki, ocean-related spinal cord injury testimony from a survivor on the […]
Hawai‘i observes Beach Safety Week Aug. 22-28
Hawai‘i observes Beach Safety Week Aug. 22-28 Posted on Aug 19, 2021 in Newsroom HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige has proclaimed Aug. 22 – 28 Hawai‘i Beach Safety Week. Highlights of the week will include City and County of Honolulu lifeguard rescue demonstrations in Waikiki, ocean-related spinal cord injury testimony from a survivor on the […]
DOH recommends additional mRNA vaccine dose for immunocompromised individuals
DOH recommends additional mRNA vaccine dose for immunocompromised individuals Posted on Aug 19, 2021 in COVID-19, Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) issued a medical advisory recommending that moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals should receive an additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine after the initial two doses. The additional dose should be […]
Hawai‘i to receive more than 500 healthcare surge staff workers for hospitals statewide
Hawai‘i to receive more than 500 healthcare surge staff workers for hospitals statewide Posted on Aug 18, 2021 in COVID-19, Newsroom Hawai‘i Department of Health, Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency and Healthcare Association of Hawai‘i tap into Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Funding HONOLULU — More than 500 experienced healthcare professionals from out of state will […]
IES Downstream, LLC receives $708,627 penalty for alleged improper disposal of hazardous wastes
IES Downstream, LLC receives $708,627 penalty for alleged improper disposal of hazardous wastes Posted on Aug 18, 2021 in Newsroom HONOLULU –The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) and IES Downstream, LLC (IES) reached a settlement of alleged violations of the state’s hazardous waste laws involving IES’ management of wastes at its petroleum terminal and tank […]
IES Downstream, LLC receives $708,627 penalty for alleged improper disposal of hazardous wastes
IES Downstream, LLC receives $708,627 penalty for alleged improper disposal of hazardous wastes Posted on Aug 18, 2021 in Newsroom HONOLULU –The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) and IES Downstream, LLC (IES) reached a settlement of alleged violations of the state’s hazardous waste laws involving IES’ management of wastes at its petroleum terminal and tank […]
Hawai‘i to receive more than 500 healthcare surge staff workers for hospitals statewide
Hawai‘i to receive more than 500 healthcare surge staff workers for hospitals statewide Posted on Aug 18, 2021 in COVID-19, Newsroom Hawai‘i Department of Health, Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency and Healthcare Association of Hawai‘i tap into Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Funding HONOLULU — More than 500 experienced healthcare professionals from out of state will […]
New DOH program expands free COVID-19 testing
New DOH program expands free COVID-19 testing Posted on Aug 18, 2021 in COVID-19, Newsroom Testing available at 7 neighbor island sites; Expected to expand to O‘ahu HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is expanding its network of free COVID-19 community testing through a partnership with the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii Consortium […]