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After heavy storms, stay alert to what may linger long after the rain stops. Brown water, heat-related illness, mold, an...
09/18/2026

After heavy storms, stay alert to what may linger long after the rain stops. Brown water, heat-related illness, mold, and standing water can all pose dangers.

Remember, not everything left behind is visible. Recovery takes a toll, so remember to check in on your mental health and on your loved ones, too.

Visit https://linktr.ee/hdoh for more recovery resources.

The Hawaii State Department of Health Food Safety Branch (FSB) authorized the reopening of Ha Long Pho Noodle Bar locate...
09/18/2026

The Hawaii State Department of Health Food Safety Branch (FSB) authorized the reopening of Ha Long Pho Noodle Bar located at 1414 Dillingham Blvd. on Sept. 17.

The establishment received the red placard on Sep. 16 for multiple violations and was immediately closed. Inspectors conducted a follow-up inspection on Sep. 17 and found all critical violations have been corrected.

For more information:
https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/doh-authorizes-reopening-of-ha-long-pho-noodle-bar-after-issuing-red-placard/

A   has been issued at Nīnole beach area on Hawai‘i Island.The Hawaii State Department of Health advises beach users to ...
09/18/2026

A has been issued at Nīnole beach area on Hawai‘i Island.

The Hawaii State Department of Health advises beach users to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rain, even if a Brown Water Advisory has not been issued in the area.

For more information:
http://eha-cloud.doh.hawaii.gov/cwb/ #!/event/2138/details/view

With flu season on the way, don’t forget the 3 C’s.Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.Clean by practici...
09/17/2026

With flu season on the way, don’t forget the 3 C’s.
Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
Clean by practicing good hygiene.
Contain germs by staying away from others if you’re sick.

You can also lower your risk of severe illness by getting the influenza vaccine each year.

The Hawaii State Department of Health Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to a recall issued by Danone USA ...
09/17/2026

The Hawaii State Department of Health Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to a recall issued by Danone USA for its So Delicious Dairy Free® Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints. The recall was issued because of the potential presence of foreign materials, such as small stones and other hard objects, within the cashew clusters.

For more information:
https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/doh-alerts-public-to-danone-usa-recall-of-so-delicious-dairy-free-salted-caramel-cluster-non-dairy-frozen-dessert-pints/

The island wide   for Oʻahu has been canceled; however, a Brown Water Advisory has been issued at Puaʻena to Mokulēʻia.T...
09/16/2026

The island wide for Oʻahu has been canceled; however, a Brown Water Advisory has been issued at Puaʻena to Mokulēʻia.

The Hawaii State Department of Health advises beach users to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rain, even if a Brown Water Advisory has not been issued in the area.

For more information:
http://eha-cloud.doh.hawaii.gov/cwb/ #!/event/2136/details/view

9/17 UPDATE: The   for Ko Olina to Yokohama has been canceled.・・・The island wide   for Oʻahu has been canceled; however,...
09/16/2026

9/17 UPDATE: The for Ko Olina to Yokohama has been canceled.

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The island wide for Oʻahu has been canceled; however, a Brown Water Advisory has been issued at Ko Olina to Yokohama.

The Hawaii State Department of Health advises beach users to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rain, even if a Brown Water Advisory has not been issued in the area.

For more information:
http://eha-cloud.doh.hawaii.gov/cwb/ #!/event/2137/details/view

The Hawaii State Department of Health Disability & Communication Access Board invites people to register for the 2nd Ann...
09/16/2026

The Hawaii State Department of Health Disability & Communication Access Board invites people to register for the 2nd Annual Communication Access Conference, celebrating “Deaf Awareness Month: The Next Generation of Communication Access,” on Saturday, September 26.

Learn more and sign up at https://bit.ly/3VbRd37.

We commend all the outstanding state employees honored at this year's Governor's Awards Ceremony.A special congratulatio...
09/16/2026

We commend all the outstanding state employees honored at this year's Governor's Awards Ceremony.

A special congratulations to Jessica Chambers, Registered Nurse with the Hawaii State Department of Health Office of Health Care Assurance, on being named the 2026 State of Hawaiʻi Employee of the Year!

Under her leadership, program efficiency increased by more than 300%, application processing times significantly improved, and new Adult Residential Care Homes opened at a pace that surpassed closures, bringing the statewide total to more than 500 homes, while public complaints related to care home licensing declined from 14 in 2024 to 0 in 2025. Her efforts improved access to long-term care services, ensuring faster and more reliable placement for patients and families.

Mahalo for your outstanding service and commitment to improving health in Hawaiʻi.

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