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A sufficient blood supply is a public health issue both locally and nationally, and our hospitals and medical centers need a readily available supply for our residents and visitors.

HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) issued a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) to Helen Ferrer, Millicents Ferrer, and TLC for the Elderly LLC, for illegally ...
Read More News Release: DOH orders illegal Pearl City care home to close, issues 1,600 fine

KAPOLEI, Hawai‘i – The Office of Veterans’ Services (OVS), a division of the State of Hawai‘i Department of Defense (HIDOD), has recently learned from our primary construction contractor, Nan Inc., ...
Read More DOD MEDIA RELEASE: Delay on Completion of Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home

HONOLULU – Attorney General Holly T. Shikada joined a group of 20 Attorneys General in filing a friend of the court brief supporting the federal government’s efforts to regulate “ghost guns”: ...
Read More Press Release 2022-31 AG SHIKADA JOINS GROUP OF 20 ATTORNEYS GENERAL SUPPORTING FEDERAL RULE TO HELP STOP OF THE FLOW OF GHOST GUNS

HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (CDC/ATSDR) are conducting a follow-up survey to ...
Read More DOH News Release: Navy water system users encouraged to participate in follow-up health impact survey

In contrast to their significant role in the development of Hawai‘i’s children, one in three child care workers in Hawai‘i are experiencing food insecurity due to inadequate compensation, the average ...
Read More Child Care Provider Appreciation Month (September 2022)

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) recommends the use of the first bivalent booster vaccines designed specifically to protect against original COVID-19 and the most common forms of ...
Read More DOH News Release: New bivalent COVID-19 boosters offer enhanced protection

National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.  

HONOLULU – The Circuit Court of the First Circuit (Oahu) is seeking applicants for Independent Grand Jury Counsel. The compensation shall be as provided by law. Article I, Section 11 ...
Read More Hawaii State Judiciary – News Release: Seeking Applicants for First Circuit (Oahu) Independent Grand Jury Counsel

Sepsis Awareness Month