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2007
December 28, 2007	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO MONITOR NEW YEAR’S AIR QUALITY
December 20, 2007	CONSUMERS ADVISED TO DISCARD GROUND BEEF PRODUCTS FROM SAFEWAY PURCHASED BETWEEN SEPT. 19 AND NOV. 5, 2007
December 18, 2007	HAWAI`I RECEIVES 9 OUT OF 10 SCORE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS
December 18, 2007	FREE CARFIT PROGRAM TO HELP MATURE DRIVERS BE SAFER, MORE COMFORTABLE IN THEIR CARS
December 11, 2007	DOH SETTLES ENFORCEMENT CASE AGAINST WASTE MANAGEMENT OF HAWAII AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU
December 5, 2007	BROWN WATER ADVIOSRY FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS FOLOOWING HEAVY RAINS
December 4, 2007	DOH WILL CONDUCT TB TESTING AT ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL
November 29, 2007	DOH NAMES 2007 RECIPIENT OF SUZANNE RICHMOND-CRUM AWARD
November 29, 2007	DOH CITES VERN’S TOWING FOR SOLID WASTE VIOLATIONS
November 26, 2007	WORLD AIDS DAY IN HAWAI‘I TO FOCUS ON NEED FOR SOCIAL TOLERANCE
November 20, 2007	TWO-LITER CONTAINERS INCLUDED IN HI-5 PROGRAM BEGINNING DECEMBER 1
November 19, 2007	DOH CITES ECO-FEEDS, INC. FOR SOLID WASTE VIOLATIONS
November 14, 2007	HAWAI'I CELEBRATES ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE HAWAII SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE LAW
November 12, 2007	KAUAI DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER HONORED BY AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
November 1, 2007	RECALL ON GENERAL MILLS FROZEN PIZZAS UNDER BRAND NAMES TOTINO’S AND JENO’S
October 29, 2007	CREATING GREAT COMMUNITIES WORKSHOPS ADDRESS PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY
October 22, 2007	COPD EVENT HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR AWARENESS & TREATMENT
October 19, 2007	SENIORS ADVISED TO WITHOLD MEDICARE AND SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION IF CONTACTED BY PHONE
October 18, 2007	DOH CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON FALL PREVENTION FOR SENIORS
October 15, 2007	STOP FLU AT SCHOOL VACCINATION CLINICS BEGIN
October 11, 2007	DOH URGES CONSUMERS TO CHECK THEIR FREEZERS FOR RECALLED BEEF PRODUCT
October 11, 2007	STATE LAUNCHES PROGRAM TO TEST FOR LEAD IN TAP WATER AT CHILD CARE FACILITIES
October 11, 2007	HAWAI‘I’S ELECTRONIC DEATH REGISTRATION SYSTEM RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION
October 9, 2007	FROZEN POT PIES LINKED TO ILLNESS IN 30 STATES
October 2, 2007	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HOSTS FIRST STATEWIDE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION SUMMIT
September 26, 2007	STATEWIDE SUICIDE PREVENTION CONFERENCE OFFERS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES
September 21, 2007	DOH WARNS CONSUMERS ABOUT APPLE FLAVORED BABY’S BLISS GRIPE WATER RECALL
September 21, 2007	HAWAI`I TOBACCO SALES TO MINORS REMAIN LOW
September 21, 2007	DOH CITES PACIFIC SHIPYARDS INTERNATIONAL AND PHILIP SERVICES CORPORATION FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE VIOLATIONS
September 20, 2007	DOH CITES LENOX METALS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE VIOLATIONS
September 5, 2007	DOH INVESTIGATES FIRST CLUSTER OF FLU CASES AMONG SCHOOLCHILDREN ON O`AHU
August 31, 2007	CYSTIC FIBROSIS SCREENING ADDED TO HAWAII`I NEWBORN SCREENING TESTING PANEL
August 28, 2007	DOH UNVEILS FIRST STATEWIDE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & NUTRITION PLAN FOR HAWAI‘I
August 27, 2007	LT. GOVERNOR, HEALTH DIRECTOR, SCHOOL LEADERS BUOYED BY RESPONSE TO FREE VACCINE PROGRAM
August 27, 2007	PUBLIC ASKED TO HELP STATE EFFORTS TO PREVENT MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASES
August 24, 2007	DOH CITES KULANA, KAPA‘A 382 AND DAN DIAMOND FOR SOLID WASTE VIOLATIONS
August 24, 2007	DOH CITES ENDO PAINTING FOR VIOLATIONS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL PROCESSES
August 22, 2007	DESIGN PROFESSIONALS INVITED TO DISABILITY ACCESS CONFERENCE
August 14, 2007	DOH ISSUES SMOKE AND DUST ADVISORY DUE TO BRUSH FIRE ON O`AHU’S NORTH SHORE
August 14, 2007	DOH HOSTS WORKSHOP ON HEALTHY DESIGNS
August 10, 2007	DOH CITES GARDEN ISLE DISPOSAL FOR VIOLATION OF DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER REQUIREMENTS
August 9, 2007	DOH REMINDS CONSUMERS TO CHECK HOMES FOR RECALLED FOOD ITEMS AND TOILETRIES
August 8, 2007	DOH URGES DISADVANTAGED VENDORS TO APPLY FOR CERTIFICATION TO QUALIFY FOR EPA PROGRAMS
August 7, 2007	DOH CITES GAY AND ROBINSON, INC. FOR AGRICULTURAL BURNING PERMIT VIOLATIONS AND JAS W. GLOVER FOR PERMIT VIOLATIONS
August 2, 2007	RECYCLING OF DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINERS REMAINS HIGH AT 68% REDEMPTION RATE
August 2, 2007	SUICIDE PREVENTION WORKSHOPS OFFERED
July 31, 2007	PUBLIC TOWNHALL MEETINGS TO BE HELD STATEWIDE FOR MENTAL HEALTH PLANNING
July 27, 2007	DOH INVESTIGATING POSSIBLE BOTULISM CASE ON MAUI
July 23, 2007	DOH WARNS CONSUMERS ABOUT RISK OF BOTULISM POISONING FROM CERTAIN CASTLEBERRY’S FOOD PRODUCTS AND DOG FOOD
July 13, 2007	DOH ISSUES SMOKE AND DUST ADVISORY DUE TO ISLE BRUSH FIRES
July 10, 2007	FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORK INJURIES DECREASE BY 26%
July 10, 2007	PREP PRODUCE TO AVOID FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS
July 6, 2007	NEW ADMINISTRATIVE RULE CHANGES PROVIDE EXEMPTION FOR HIV RAPID TESTING
July 3, 2007	DOH WARNS CONSUMERS NOT TO EAT ROBERT’S AMERICAN GOURMET BRAND VEGGIE BOOTY AND SUPER VEGGIE TINGS CRUNCHY CORN STICKS SNACK FOODS
July 3, 2007	DOH WARNS HAWAII CONSUMERS ABOUT COUNTERFEIT COLGATE TOOTHPASTE
June 29, 2007	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO USE CUSTOM SURFBOARD TO MEASURE BACTERIA AT SELECTED OAHU SURF SITES
June 27, 2007	DOH EXERCISES MEDICATION DISPENSING CLINICS AS PART OF U.S. POSTAL SERVICE’S BIOHAZARD DETECTION DRILL
June 25, 2007	LT. GOVERNOR AND DOH LAUNCH STATEWIDE FRUITS AND VEGGIES PROMOTION CAMPAIGN
June 22, 2007	HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PARTICIPATES IN CDC MULTI-STATE EMERGENCY RESPONSE EXERCISE
June 12, 2007	DOH CITES TESORO, LAND BREEZE, GRACE PACIFIC, RESOURCE RECOVERY, AND KONA HOSPITAL FOR PERMIT VIOLATIONS
June 8, 2007	KAUMUALI‘I ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STEPS IT UP
June 7, 2007	DOH LAUNCHES FRUITS AND VEGGIES PROMOTION CAMPAIGN AT KTA SUPER STORES
June 7, 2007	PUBLIC HEALTH EMPLOYEES HONORED
June 6, 2007	LT. GOVERNOR, HEALTH DIRECTOR, EDUCATION LEADERS TEAM UP TO OFFER SEASONAL FLU VACCINE IN SCHOOLS STATEWIDE
June 3, 2007	DOH CONDUCTS SAFE REMOVAL OF CYLINDERS DAMAGED IN WAIAU CENTER FIRE
May 25, 2007	DOH ADVISES CONSUMERS NOT TO EAT MONK FISH BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK
May 22, 2007	GOVERNOR LINGLE ANNOUNCES HAWAI‘I BEACH SAFETY WEEK MAY 22-28
May 8, 2007	HAWAI‘I AMONG THE FIRST STATES TO JOIN THE NATIONAL CLIMATE REGISTRY
May 2, 2007	DOH CITES REYNOLDS RECYCLING FOR DEPOSIT BEVERAGE PROGRAM VIOLATIONS
April 30, 2007	DOH SETS NEW WEIGHING RATES FOR RECYCLING HI-5 DEPOSIT CONTAINERS
April 20, 2007	NEW DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RULE TO ALLOW HAND COUNTS UP TO 200 CONTAINERS PER LOAD
April 18, 2007	CELEBRATE EARTH DAY APRIL 22
April 4, 2007	LT. GOVERNOR AND DePARTMENT OF HEALTH STEP IT UP TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
April 4, 2007	DOH MOVES FORWARD ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULE CHANGES TO PROVIDE EXEMPTION FOR HIV RAPID TESTING
April 4, 2007	STATE ANNOUNCES NEW EMERGENCY HOMELESS FOOD RULE
April 4, 2007	DOH UNVEILS NEW ONLINE RESOURCE OFFERING A COMPREHENSIVE VIEW OF COMMUNITY AND STATE HEALTH
March 22, 2007	LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, HEALTH DIRECTOR, ADJUTANT GENERAL DETAIL HAWAI‘I’S EFFORTS TO RESPOND TO PANDEMIC FLU
March 22, 2007	TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL CRITICAL TO HAWAII’S HEALTH
March 22, 2007	CONFERENCE EXPLORES THE ROLE OF EMPLOYMENT IN RECOVERING FROM MENTAL ILLNESS
March 13, 2007	VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HAWAII MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS
March 6, 2007	DOH CITES THE COUNTY OF MAUI FOR WATER POLLUTION VIOLATIONS AT MOLOKA‘I, LANA‘I & HANA LANDFILLS
March 6, 2007	DOH CITES THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU FOR WATER VIOLATIONS AT KUALOA PARK
March 6, 2007	DOH ENFORCES AGAINST HAZARDOUS WASTE AND USED OIL VIOLATIONS
March 5, 2007	SUICIDE PREVENTION WORKSHOPS OFFERED
February 20, 2007	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECEIVES $598,000 THREE-YEAR GRANT FOR STATEWIDE IMMUNIZATION REGISTRY
February 15, 2007	DOH ADVISES CONSUMERS NOT TO EAT CERTAIN JARS OF PETER PAN PEANUT BUTTER AND/OR GREAT VALUE PEANUT BUTTER
January 26, 2007	DOH CITES PUNA ROCK COMPANY, LTD. AND YAMADA & SONS, INC. FOR PERMIT VIOLATIONS
January 25, 2007	SECURITY BREACH AT WAHIAWA WIC PROGRAM
January 18, 2007	DOH ANNOUNCES COMMUNITY BOOSTER SEAT CHECK-UP EVENTS
January 16, 2007	NEW YEAR FIREWORKS-RELATED INJURIES REMAIN HIGH
January 12, 2007	DOH CITES MEHANA BREWING COMPANY FOR HI-5 PROGRAM VIOLATIONS
January 12, 2007	DOH WARNS PUBLIC TO STAY OUT OF KUALOA BEACH PARK WATERS THIS WEEKEND
January 3, 2007	NEW YEAR’S AIR QUALITY IS SIMILAR TO LAST YEAR AND MEETS STANDARDS
2006		back to top
December 29, 2006	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO MONITOR NEW YEAR’S AIR QUALITY
December 13, 2006	CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR “ACCESSIBLE DESIGN AWARDS” AND PRESENTATIONS FOR DISABILITY ACCESS CONFERENCE
December 1, 2006	NEW BOOSTER SEAT LAW BEGINS JANUARY 1, 2007
December 1, 2006	STATE MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM RELEASED FROM 15-YEAR FEDERAL LAWSUIT
November 30, 2006	IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO GET YOUR FLU VACCINE
November 27, 2006	2006 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SUZANNE RICHMOND-CRUM AWARD PRESENTED TO DR. CYRIL GOSHIMA
November 27, 2006	WORLD AIDS DAY IN HAWAII
November 22, 2006	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LAUNCHES PHONE INFORMATION LINE FOR LATEST ON WATER QUALITY AT HAWAII BEACHES
November 20, 2006	SAGE PLUS PROGRAM OFFERS HELP IN COMPARING AND ENROLLING IN MEDICARE PART D
November 17, 2006	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFERS FLU VACCINATIONS IN THREE MILILANI ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
November 16, 2006	HI-5 RECYCLING PROGRAM LAUNCHES MAJOR RATE STUDY
November 15, 2006	HAWAI`I STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WINS NATIONAL AWARD FOR ADDRESSING SMOKING, OBESITY, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, NUTRITION
November 21, 2006	DOH CITES PAPAYA’S NATURAL FOODS AND CAFÉ AND HEALTHY’S, INC. DBA DOWN TO EARTH NATURAL FOODS FOR BEVERAGE CONTAINER VIOLATIONS
November 21, 2006	DOH CITES ROLLOFFS HAWAII FOR DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER VIOLATION
November 9, 2006	NEW HAWAII TRAVELER TIPS GUIDE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST VISITORS WITH DISABILITIES
November 1, 2006	BROWN WATER ADVISORY FOR ALL ISLANDS FOLLOWING HEAVY RAINS
October 24, 2006	DOH CITES KAILUA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FOR AIR POLLUTION VIOLATIONS
October 10, 2006	DEPARTMENTS OF HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING SUFFERS POWER LOSS
October 2, 2006	WARNING ON CARROT JUICE DUE TO BOTULISM CONCERNS
October 2, 2006	DOH REMINDS CONDO OWNERS ABOUT ASBESTOS RULES DURING RENOVATION OR CONSTRUCTION WORK
September 15, 2006	DOH MOVES FORWARD ON RULES FOR CLEAN UP OF ILLEGAL METH LABS
September 18, 2006	DOH CITES HENRY'S EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND SALES, INC. FOR A PERFORMANCE TEST VIOLATION
September 15, 2006	DOH ADVISES CONSUMERS NOT TO EAT FRESH, BAGGED SPINACH
September 14, 2006	SENIORS AND FAMILY CAREGIVERS ASKED TO VOICE THEIR CONCERNS ON AGING ISSUES
September 13, 2006	DOH CITES HAWAIIAN CEMENT, HALAWA QUARRY FOR AIR PERMIT VIOLATIONS
September 13, 2006	DOH CITES CONOCOPHILLIPS (Hawaii) FOR A PERFORMANCE TEST VIOLATION
September 11, 2006	MEN OVER 60 URGED TO GET PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING IN SEPTEMBER
September 8, 2006	DOH WARNS RESTAURANTS ABOUT POSTER SCAM
August 24, 2006	ILLNESSES FROM SPAM MUSUBI REPORTED ON MAUI
August 24, 2006	COSTS FOR REPLACING DISABILITY PARKING PLACARDS TO INCREASE
August 23, 2006	DOH CITES BIG ISLAND SCRAP METAL, LLC FOR SOLID WASTE VIOLATION
August 8, 2006	DOH CITES UNITEK SOLVENT SERVICES, INC. FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE VIOLATIONS
August 3, 2006	DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD TO BEGIN PUBLIC EDUCATION INITIATIVE FOR ACCESSIBLE PARKING
August 1, 2006	NO INCREASE IN HI-5 FEE THROUGH JUNE 2007
August 1, 2006	DOH CITES CTS EARTH MOVING
July 31, 2006	DOH CITES ABC USED AUTO PARTS, LLC. FOR HAWAII WATER QUALITY STANDARDS AND CLEAN WATER ACT VIOLATIONS
July 26, 2006	HAWAII TOBACCO SALES TO MINORS AMONG THE LOWEST IN THE NATION
July 20, 2006	DOH CITES LEEWARD AUTO WRECKERS/ALBERT'S TOWING and ALBERT TENORA
July 6, 2006	HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL PATIENTS REMEMBERED
June 28, 2006	LEEWARD RESIDENTS URGED TO PREPARE FOR MICE BAITING
June 13, 2006	DOH CITES R.H.S. LEE, INC. FOR AIR PERMIT VIOLATION
June 8, 2006	PUBLIC HEALTH EMPLOYEES HONORED
May 31, 2006	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROPOSES HOKULIA WATER POLLUTION CASE SETTLEMENT
May 26, 2006	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REMOVES SEWAGE WARNINGS FROM ALA WAI CANAL, ALA WAI HARBOR, AND ALA MOANA BOWLS SURF SPOT
May 23, 2006	DISABILITIES ACCESS CONFERENCE TO BE HELD AT HAWAII CONVENTION CENTER JUNE 8-9, 2006
May 17, 2006	DOH CITES ABC USED AUTO PARTS, WALLACE BECK AND KARLA RUDEL FOR SOLID WASTE VIOLATIONS
May 16, 2006	BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING REDEMPTION RATES
May 9, 2006	HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFERS NEW ONE STOP WEB PAGE FOR PANDEMIC FLU INFORMATION
May 9, 2006	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES PACIFIC WASTE SERVICES, INC. AKA GMI FOR PERMIT VIOLATION
May 1, 2006	ABILITIES 2006 HIGHLIGHTS ARTISTIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS
May 1, 2006	EDUCATION AND AWARENESS HELP PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA BREATHE EASIER
April 13, 2006	BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING REDEMPTION RATES
April 13, 2006	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AWARDS $3 MILLION TO IMPROVE RECYCLING SERVICES
April 13, 2006	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES YAMADA & SONS, INC. FOR AIR PERMIT VIOLATIONS
April 13, 2006	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES HONOLULU RESOURCE RECOVERY VENTURE FOR AIR PERMIT VIOLATIONS
April 12, 2006	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES PUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE FOR AIR PERMIT VIOLATION
April 5, 2006	HAWAII YOUTH KICKS BUTTS AS SMOKING RATES CONTINUE TO DECLINE
April 4, 2006	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REMOVES WAIKIKI BEACH POSTINGS
April 2, 2006	ADDITIONAL BEACH POSTINGS
March 31, 2006	BEACH WARNING CLARIFICATION
March 29, 2006	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONTINUES MONITORING WATER QUALITY
March 29, 2006	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PUTS WORKSITE WELLNESS INTO ACTION
March 23, 2006	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO LAUNCH NEW HAWAII BROWNFIELDS FORUM
March 22, 2006	NEW GENERATION OF DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS WILL REVOLUTIONIZE SCREENING FOR TUBERCULOSIS IN HAWAII
March 15, 2006	STORM WATER ADVISORY FOR ALL ISLANDS FOLLOWING HEAVY RAINS
March 13, 2006	WATER SAMPLING RESULTS SHOW DECREASED BACTERIA LEVELS AT SOME WINDWARD BEACHES
March 9, 2006	AERO MEDICAL SERVICES FOR NEIGHBOR ISLANDS SUPPORTED BY CONTINGENCY PLANS
March 9, 2006	BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING REDEMPTION RATES
March 3, 2006	DOH ADVISORY ON FLOODED AREAS AND GENERAL PRECAUTIONS FOR STANDING WATERS
March 3, 2006	EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING'S SAGEWATCH PROGRAM WARNS SENIORS TO PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM IDENTITY THEFT AND MEDICARE FRAUD
March 3, 2006	HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HOSTS PACIFIC REGION LABORATORY TRAINING
March 2, 2006	HAWAII RANKED AMONG TOP 15 STATES FOR MENTAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
March 1, 2006	DOH CITES TESORO FOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK VIOLATIONS
February 22, 2006	GENERAL HEALTH ADVISORY FOLLOWING HEAVY RAINS
February 9, 2006	DOH WARNS CONSUMERS ABOUT PHONE SCAMS
February 7, 2006	DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM A MORE EFFICIENT OPERATION ON ITS FIRST BIRTHDAY
February 2, 2006	DOH CITES WASTE MANAGEMENT OF HAWAII and CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU: Waimanalo Gulch Landfill Permit Violations
January 27, 2006	DOH CITES GOODFELLOW BROTHERS, INC. (MAUI) FOR PERMIT VIOLATION
January 25, 2006	HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FINALIZES PANDEMIC FLU PREPAREDNESS PLAN
January 19, 2006	NEW YEAR'S FIREWORK INJURIES DECREASE BY 25%
January 9, 2006	DOH CITES GOODFELLOW BROTHERS, INC. FOR OPEN BURNING
January 4, 2006	NEW YEAR'S AIR QUALITY IMPROVES FROM LAST YEAR AND MEETS STANDARDS
2005		back to top
December 30, 2005	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO MONITOR NEW YEARS AIR QUALITY: Public advised to prepare for a smoke-filled New Year's Eve
December 2, 2005	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BEACH ADVISORY: Public advised to avoid areas of Kualoa Beach Park due to high bacteria levels
November 23, 2005	2005 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SUZANNE RICHMOND-CRUM AWARD PRESENTED TO JOHN MANION
November 23, 2005	WORLD AIDS DAY IN HAWAII
November 22, 2005	FOOD SAFETY TIPS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
November 22, 2005	HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SOLICITS PUBLIC COMMENT ON PANDEMIC FLU PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE PLAN
November 18, 2005	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RELEASES HAWAII'S FIRST ASTHMA STRATEGIC PLAN
November 17, 2005	STATE OUTLINES PLAN TO FIGHT PANDEMIC FLU: Multi-Agency Committee to Convene
November 10, 2005	UPDATE ON BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING RATES
November 10, 2005	DOH CITES RESOURCE RECOVERY, LTD. FOR AIR PERMIT VIOLATIONS
November 8, 2005	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RAISES THE BAR FOR TOBACCO CONTROL
November 7, 2005	LIVE A LONG AND HEALTHY LIFE THROUGH DIABETES PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT
November 7, 2005	HAWAII BEGINS INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE AT HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
November 4, 2005	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HOLDS STATE OF ALL HAZARDS PREPAREDNESS FORUM
October 20, 2005	EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING AWARDED $800,000 GRANT TO FUND NEW PROGRAM
October 19, 2005	BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING INCREASING
October 13, 2005	HAWAII STATE DOH CLEAN WATER BRANCH PARTNERS WITH HANALEI WATERSHED HUI
October 11, 2005	DOH MILK CAMPAIGN PROMOTES 1% OR LESS FOR BETTER HEALTH
October 11, 2005	DOH CITES C&C OF HONOLULU FOR HYDROGEN SULFIDE VIOLATIONS AT SAND ISLAND TREATMENT PLANT
September 30, 2005	HAWAII STATE DOH ISSUES STATEWIDE BROWN WATER ADVISORY
September 27, 2005	HAWAII STATE DOH SELECTED BY CDC TO RECEIVE INJURY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION FUNDING
September 23, 2005	DOH CITES NEXUS HAZMAT SERVICES INC. FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE VIOLATIONS
September 23, 2005	DOH CITES ABE'S AUTO RECYCLERS, INC. FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE VIOLATIONS
September 23, 2005	STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVING RURAL HEALTH CARE INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGH QUALITY AND COLLABORATION: 5th Annual Hawaii Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Conference
September 23, 2005	NEW MEDICARE BENEFITS MAY SPUR POTENTIAL FRAUD SCHEMES: Seniors Urged to Protect Themselves
September 22, 2005	DOH ADVISES AT-RISK GROUPS AND CAREGIVERS TO GET A FLU SHOT EARLY: Select Groups Encouraged to Seek Flu Vaccination Before the End of October
August 30, 2005	HAWAII MEDICAL TEAM ACTIVATED TO ASSIST HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORTS
August 30, 2005	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INVESTIGATING FOUR E. COLI O157:H7 CASES
August 29, 2005	HAWAII MEDICAL TEAM PREPARES TO JOIN HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORTS
August 29, 2005	U.S. SURGEON GENERAL TO DELIVER OPENING KEYNOTE AT SEPTEMBER DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONFERENCE
August 23, 2005	HAWAII RECEIVES $300,000 TO ENSURE VOTING RIGHTS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
August 20, 2005	EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING WILL HOLD COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS ON MEDICARE PART D PROGRAM
August 5, 2005	TRACE AMOUNTS OF ORGANIC CHEMICALS FOUND IN ONE MAUI WATER WELL
August 4, 2005	WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK: AUGUST 1ST-7TH, 2005
August 3, 2005	HAWAII TOBACCO SALES TO MINORS AMONG LOWEST IN THE NATION
July 28, 2005	STATE OFFERS FREE SHOTS FOR CHILDREN WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE
July 28, 2005	INDEPENDENCE DAY 2005: FIREWORKS INJURIES REPORT
July 13, 2005	NEW STUDY SHOWS STATE ANTI-TOBACCO ADS REDUCE YOUTH SMOKING
July 7, 2005	BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING DOUBLES: Redemption Centers Can Now Accept Flattened Containers
June 30, 2005	HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL PATIENTS REMEMBERED
June 30, 2005	DOH WORKS TOWARD JULY 1ST REDEMPTION CENTER DEADLINE
June 24, 2005	PUBLIC HEALTH EMPLOYEES HONORED
June 23, 2005	NEW GUIDANCE TO EXPEDITE CONTAMINATION CLEAN UP
June 17, 2005	TEN WAYS TO HELP DAD QUIT SMOKING
June 15, 2005	PACIFIC GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH CONFERENCE: HAWAII CONVENTION CENTER, JUNE 15-17
June 6, 2005	VAX TO SCHOOL TREATS KIDS TO SUBWAY SANDWICHES FOR UP-TO-DATE SHOT CARDS
June 3, 2005	BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYLING RATE BREAKS 50% MARK
May 31, 2005	DOH CLARIFIES INFORMATION REGARDING THE DEATH OF AN INDIVIDUAL ON MAUI ON MAY 23, 2005
May 26, 2005	PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST VIRAL HEPATITIS
May 26, 2005	TOBACCO CONTROL EFFORTS SHOW POSITIVE RESULTS
May 19, 2005	DOH CITES CHEVRON HAWAII REFINERY, INC
May 12, 2005	WEST NILE VIRUS BATTLE HEATS UP
May 9, 2005	POSITIVE HAWAII YOUTH DATA SURVEY RESULTS
May 6, 2005	DOH CITES LEEWARD AUTO WRECKERS FOR SOLID WASTE VIOLATIONS
May 6, 2005	DOH CITES HAWAIIAN STEAM FOR SOLID WASTE VIOLATIONS
April 22, 2005	ART SHOW HIGHLIGHTS WORK OF PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
April 22, 2005	HAWAII SUPPORTS NATIONAL CHILDREN’S MEMORIAL FLAG DAY
April 8, 2005	KAUAI EXERCISES NATION’S FIRST DRIVE-THRU MEDICATION CLINIC - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO TEST RESPONSE
April 5, 2005	HAWAII RESIDENTS URGED TO PREPARE FOR MORE MICE
April 1, 2005	PRECAUTIONS TAKEN FOR REMOVAL OF CYLINDERS
March 29, 2005	VIOLENCE IN HAWAII: First Violence Prevention Status Report Released
March 24, 2005	NEW BLOOD TEST MAY IMPROVE TB DIAGNOSIS - World Tuberculosis Day March 24, 2005
March 23, 2005	DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER REVISED SEGREGATED RATES
March 18, 2005	HEALTH ADVISORY FOR SUSPICIOUS MATERIALS
March 16, 2005	HEALTH DEPARTMENT SITES MAUI GREENWASTE OPERATION
March 16, 2005	HANDLING RAW MEAT AND SEAFOOD POSES HEALTH RISK
March 8, 2005	CITIZENS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SPEND A DAY WITH STATE LEGISLATORS
March 8, 2005	HEALTH STATUS FOR HAWAII'S RESIDENTS
March 4, 2005	PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR BEVERAGE CONTAINER DEPOSIT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
March 3, 2005	YOUNG PEOPLE NEED A SHOT IN THE ARM TO START 7TH GRADE
February 15, 2005	24TH ANNUAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CONFERENCE
February 9, 2005	HAWAII MEDICAL VITRIFICATION COMPLETES SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
February 8, 2005	FLU PRIORITY GROUPS EXPANDED
February 2, 2005	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ADVISES PUBLIC TO WASH PRODUCE THOROUGHLY
February 1, 2005	GENERAL HEALTH ADVISORY FOLLOWING HEAVY RAINS
January 27, 2005	NEW YEAR FIREWORK INJURY UP 60%
January 27, 2005	GREEN BUSINESS AWARDS PRESENTED BY GOVERNOR
January 18, 2005	2004 SCHOOL RECYCLING CHALLENGE TOP WINNERS - UNPRECEDENTED 692,195 CONTAINERS COLLECTED
January 14, 2005	KAUA’I STRENGTHENS BIOTERRORISM PREPAREDNESS MEASURES
January 12, 2005	CRITICAL MEDICAL SUPPLIES COLLECTED FOR TSUNAMI VICTIMS
January 11, 2005	SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR WAIPAHU INCINERATOR CASE
January 6, 2005	CONSUMERS HAVE OPTIONS WHEN IT COMES TO REDEEMING “HI 5” CONTAINERS
January 5, 2005	NEW YEAR’S AIR QUALITY WORSEN DUE TO WEATHER
2004		back to top
December 22, 2004	Hawaii Among Top in the Nation for Diabetes Care
December 21, 2004	Flu Prevention During the Holiday Season
December 10, 2004	Hawaii State Hospital Released from Federal Oversight - 13-year Civil Rights Lawsuit Dismissed Today
December 9, 2004	Recycling Can Mean Big-Bucks for Your Favorite School - Only Three Weeks Left for “School Challenge”
December 7, 2004	Second Manoa Leptospirosis Case Investigated - Patient fully recovered
December 1, 2004	Hawaii Kupuna Asked to Share Views on Aging with Federal Officials
November 30, 2004	Mental Health Success Story to Air on PBS
November 30, 2004	Hawaii Healthiest State for Older Americans
November 24, 2004	Hawaii Observes Word AIDS Day
November 23, 2004	Trace Amounts of Chemical Found in Wahiawa Well
November 15, 2004	Flu Shot Clinics Start for the Chronically Ill
November 4, 2004	Public Flu Shot Clinics for the Chronically Ill
November 3, 2004	Schools Get Cash for Containers
October 28, 2004	Beverage Container Law Set for Implementation
October 26, 2004	Hawaii’s Flu Vaccine Status
October 21, 2004	Cancer Control Agencies Unite to Pursue a Hawaii with "No More Cancer"
October 18, 2004	Federal Funds Awarded to Strengthen Mental Health Services for Hawaii’s Children
October 15, 2004	Highest Risk Groups Prioritized for Flu Vaccine
October 13, 2004	Healthcare Community Collaborates on Vaccine Shortage
October 8, 2004	Healthy Persons Asked to Help Conserve Flu Vaccine For High-Risk Groups
October 5, 2004	DOH Outlines Priorities for Administering Flu Vaccine: Unexpected Shortage of Flu Vaccine for 2004-2005 Influenza Season
October 1, 2004	Breastfeeding: Your Child's First Immunization
September 30, 2004	West Nile Virus Sample Confirmed Negative
September 29, 2004	Hawaii Deposit Beverage Container Program Fee Increase
September 28, 2004	West Nile Virus Prevention and Control Efforts Continue
September 27, 2004	Special Artists Mean Business: Art Exhibit Showcases Creativity at Work
September 24, 2004	Hawaii Remains Vigilant Against West Nile Virus
September 22, 2004	State Committed to Implementing Beverage Container Law
September 14, 2004	West Nile Virus Prevention Goes Door-To-Door
September 8, 2004	Statewide Public Information Meetings to Discuss Source Water Assessment and Protection Program
September 7, 2004	State and County Work to Improve West Nile Virus Surveillance
September 1, 2004	Some Flu Vaccine Delayed - Minimal Effect on Vaccination Efforts Anticipated
August 30, 2004	DOH Issues Health Advisory on Avian Flu
August 23, 2004	DOH Issues Physicians Alert Regarding West Nile Virus
August 13, 2004	Youth Team Up to Kick Butts Off Beaches
August 11, 2004	Bioterrorism Preparedness Exercise Tests Plans for Mass Medication Clinic
August 10, 2004	DOH Issues Hazardous Waste Complaint Against Navy
August 4, 2004	Hawaii Infant Immunization Rate at Record High
August 4, 2004	General Health Advisory After Heavy Rains
August 2, 2004	DOH Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division Receives National and Local Recognition
July 30, 2004	Jade Ribbon Campaign Promotes Hepatitis B Awareness
July 30, 2004	Breastfeeding is a Cross-Culture Norm in Hawaii
July 20, 2004	DOH Partners with Non-Profit to Fight West Nile Virus
July 19, 2004	Fireworks-related Injuries Double Since Last Year
July 8, 2004	Tools for Life Expo 2004: Showcase of Latest Technology for People with Disabilities
July 8, 2004	Perinatal Summit Looks to Help Hawaii Keiki
July 6, 2004	Hawaii Tobacco Sales to Minors Among Lowest in the Nation
July 1, 2004	Hawaii State Hospital Patients Remembered
June 25, 2004	VAX TO SCHOOL Treats Kids to Lunch for Up-To-Date Shot Cards - Many Incoming 7th Graders Still in Need of Mandatory Immunizations
June 25, 2004	The Newest Trend - Aging Parents and the Boomers Caring for Them
June 21, 2004	State Completes Removal of Huge Illegal Tire Dump
June 21, 2004	State and County Agencies Honored for Environmental Excellence
June 14, 2004	Healthy Hawai‘i Initiative Launches the 1% or Less Is Best Campaign
June 14, 2004	Infant Immunization Rates in the State Improving - Protect Hawaii's Keiki – Make a Date to Vaccinate
June 8, 2004	Kauai Strengthens Bioterrorism Preparedness Measures
June 4, 2004	Tools for Life Expo 2004 - Travel Scholarships Available to Neighbor Island Residents
May 28, 2004	Hawaii Medical Vitrification Subject to Enforcement Action
May 28, 2004	Recycling Challenge 2004 Results of the 20th Annual Aluminum School Recycling Challenge
May 20, 2004	Enforcement Leads to Clean-up or Waianae Eyesore
May 20, 2004	Maui's Largest Scrap Metal Recycler Subject to Enforcement Action
May 19, 2004	Emergency Preparedness Take Practice
May 14, 2004	General Health Advisory After Heavy Rains
May 5, 2004	Mental Health Consumers Exhibit an Impressive Art Show
May 4, 2004	Education and Awareness Help People Breathe Easier
May 3, 2004	Second Hand Smoke May Increase the Risk of Heart Disease
April 27, 2004	Hawaii Leptospirosis Rates on the Rise
April 26, 2004	WIC Supports National Infant Immunization Week
April 16, 2004	City Cited for Wastewater Violations
April 12, 2004	Test results received on death of Hawaii student
April 8, 2004	West Nile Virus Battle Heats Up
April 6, 2004	Road Safety - Hawaii's Efforts to Help a Global Problem
March 23, 2004	Back Up Your Birth Control
March 22, 2004	A Word of Caution on the Increase of Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis in Hawaii
March 19, 2004	Common Household Products - Deadly When Abused
March 19, 2004	Hawaii Students Critique Smoking in Movies
March 18, 2004	Waimano Home Has New Artistic Future
March 15, 2004	Young People Need a Shot in the Arm to Start 7th Grade
March 9, 2004	Windward Beaches Receive All Clear
March 8, 2004	Faith-Based Health Activities Directory
March 3, 2004	DOH advisory on Pokai Bay and flooded Waianae areas
February 26, 2004	General Health Advisory Following Heavy Rains
February 23, 2004	Vax to School & Hawaii Baptist Academy – WINNERS!
February 23, 2004	Kona Christian Academy & Waiakea Intermediate Schools - WINNERS!
February 20, 2004	Safe Sleeping Practices for Infants Saves Young Lives
February 18, 2004	DOH’s First National Mental Health Converence Highlights Local Success Story
February 11, 2004	Early Intervention Services Expanded to Kapolei
February 11, 2004	Blending of Traditions: Symposium Offers Health Professionals Clinical Information on Women's Health
February 5, 2004	Flu vaccine is available
February 5, 2004	Resources to Help Families Keep Kids Drug-Free
February 5, 2004	DOH Opens Hoursing for Hawaii's Disabled
January 30, 2004	Peers and Parents Play Key Role Stopping Teen Drug Use
January 30, 2004	Fireworks Injuries Dampen New Year Celebration
January 19, 2004	New Tobacco Prevention Campaign Targets Youth
January 16, 2004	It’s Not Too Late to Get a Flu Shot
January 15, 2004	Cheese Recall Expands to Hawaii
January 3, 2004	Health Advisory for Oahu Waters