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MEDIA RELEASE The state Department of Health (DOH) Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division (ADAD) survey results for illegal tobacco sales to minors show this year’s 6.1 percent rate in Hawaii falls below the 9.3 percent federal fiscal year 2010 national weighted average. The annual survey is a joint effort between the DOH and the University [...]

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The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) has issued a Notice of Violation and Order against Kaua‘i Industries, LLC and Big Island Landscaping for multiple violations of the state’s asbestos demolition and renovation regulations.

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The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) has been awarded $5,260,290 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as part of the federal Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program. Award funding supports efforts to strengthen DOH public health emergency preparedness, including increased capacity in the areas of laboratory testing, disease surveillance and investigation, enhanced infrastructure, public information and warning, community preparedness, and other capabilities.

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Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced the following appointments:

Michael Champley as commissioner to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC)
Barbara Krieg as Director of the Department of Human Resources and Development (DHRD)
David Sakamoto as Deputy Director of Health of the Department of Health (DOH)

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MEDIA RELEASE According to the Injury Prevention and Control Program of the state Department of Health, no fireworks-related injuries were treated in Oahu hospitals during this year’s 4th of July period. In the previous eight years (2003 through 2010) that the DOH has monitored fireworks injuries, there was an annual average of 17 such injuries [...]

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Thursday, July 28, 2011 is World Hepatitis Day in Hawai’i. The Hawai’i State Department of Health (DOH) is joining others across the nation and world, including the World Health Organization, to help raise awareness and support for improvements in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for people living with chronic viral hepatitis B and C.

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie has announced the following appointments to the Abercrombie Administration: * Lynn Fallin as Deputy Director for Behavioral Health of the Department of Health (DOH) * Jade T. Butay as Deputy Director for Administration of the Department of Transportation (DOT) Fallin joins the DOH bringing with more than 20 years of [...]

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Information released Wednesday, April 13 by the state Department of Health: Milk sample shows trace amounts of radiation Results of EPA laboratory analysis of a milk sample collected April 4, 2011 on the Big Island showed small amounts of Iodine-131, Cesium-134 and Cesium-137. The amounts were 18 pCi/L, 24 pCi/L and 19 pCi/L, respectively. By [...]

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MEDIA RELEASE Information about sewage spills, beach contamination, storm runoff and other sources of water pollution is now available statewide on an interactive map on the state Department of Health’s website. The clickable map allows for more real-time info to get in the hands of the public 24/7. The goal is to ensure that the [...]

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MEDIA RELEASE People looking to get up-to-date information on air quality in Hawaii can now go to a newly launched Department of Health website that provides data from 13 Department of Health monitoring stations statewide. The website includes interactive maps and a color coded advisory system for conditions at each monitoring station. The newly launched [...]

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The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) is warning restaurants about “fake” health inspectors, who may be trying illegally to obtain sensitive information about restaurant employers or employees. Restaurants are urged to ask for proper identification, and call the DOH if they have any doubts.

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The Hawai‘i Mental Health Transformation State Incentive Grant (MHT SIG) will hold public meetings statewide throughout August and September 2010 to share information about the progress made and to introduce the “Mentally Healthy, Physically Fit” media campaign. MHT SIG leaders Dr. Rupert Goetz, Director and Sharlene Chun-Lum, Chief Operations Officer, will lead the meetings on Kaua‘i, Maui, the Big Island, and O‘ahu.

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