Suicide is one of the most tragic events a family and community can experience, and among the top nine leading causes of death for people ages 10-64 in the United ...
Read More Suicide Prevention Month (September 2022)
Proclamations
Ocean lifeguards are responsible for protecting the lives of more than one million Hawaii residents and millions of visitors who visit and vacation in the Aloha State annually.
The Hawaii Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) Program works to resolve problems related to the health, safety, welfare, and rights of individuals who live in long-term care facilities, which include nursing ...
Read More Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Day (August 5, 2022)
The Drive Aloha campaign initiated in August 2016 by DTRIC Insurance Company is a community effort to educate drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists in practicing safe and courteous behavior by reminding ...
Read More Drive Aloha Month (August 2022)
Gastroschisis is a birth defect that causes the intestines, and sometimes other organs, such as the stomach and liver, to exit through a hole in the abdominal wall and extend ...
Read More Gastroschisis Awareness Day (July 30, 2022)
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that is caused by a variety of infectious viruses and noninfectious agents leading to a range of health problems, some of which can ...
Read More World Hepatitis Day (July 28, 2022)
The establishment of Parents’ Day was the result of a bipartisan, multiracial and interfaith coalition of religious, civic and elected leaders who recognized the need to promote responsible parenting in ...
Read More Parents’ Day (July 24, 2022)
Summer learning programs are proven to maintain and advance students’ academic, social and emotional growth, keep children safe and healthy during the summer, and send young people back to school ...
Read More Summer Learning Week (July 11-15, 2022)
Chronic disease affects thousands of individuals throughout Hawaii and accounts for 7 of the top 10 causes of premature death in Americans throughout the United States.
Senator Baker has served the Maui community for 30 years, working on many projects to benefit the community such as affordable housing in West Maui; improving the Lahaina Bypass; and ...
Read More Senator Rosalyn H. Baker Day (July 6, 2022)