Health
State agencies issue survey to Nāpali Coast park visitors following norovirus outbreak
The highly contagious norovirus was identified last week as the cause of illness among dozens of park visitors.
State closes entire section of popular Kalalau Trail in Nāpali Coast wilderness park due to norovirus outbreak
This viral illness has been identified as the cause of sickness for at least 37 backpackers who hiked the trail or were camping at a state campsite at Kalalau beach.
Hawai‘i health officials advise getting immunized against respiratory illnesses
RSV vaccination for adults is recommended for individuals ages 75 and older, or ages 60-74 who have certain chronic medical conditions, to protect against severe disease.
Federal funding coming to Hawai‘i will help aid the recovery of native plants
Monies from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, out of the Inflation Reduction Act, will be used to identify translocation sites for 425 Hawaiian plants and improve their resiliency to climate change.
Kaua‘i’s main hospital receives $10M grant to expand imaging services and technology
Hawai‘i is now the ninth state where organizations will receive financial support from the Helmsley Charitable Trust.
Nurses of Wilcox Medical Center petition for safe staffing ratios
The Hawai‘i Nurses Association began negotiations with Wilcox Medical Center on May 6.
Health advocacy center applauds Green for expanding access to HIV PrEP medication to adolescents 14 and older
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99%.
Kauaʻi health office releases island-wide emergency preparedness report
KDHO conducted door-to-door surveys June 3-7, 2024, at randomly selected households islandwide. Over the course of five days, survey teams completed a total of 177 interviews, collecting valuable data about Kauaʻi residents’ health and well-being, their preparedness for emergencies, and their concerns about climate change impacts.
