AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMental Health Access: Hawaiʻi is opening applications for new provisional licenses for associate psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors, effective July 1, 2026—aimed at expanding care under required clinical supervision and improving insurance reimbursement. Food Safety: The Hawaiʻi DOH recalled Champion Foods LLC “Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread” (single and 2-pack) sold at local Target and Walmart locations due to possible Salmonella contamination; no illnesses reported so far. Summer Nutrition: Summer meal support is rolling out for keiki, including SUN Bucks ($189 per child for groceries) and other federally funded programs to help families bridge the school-meal gap. Public Health Preparedness: Kauaʻi DOH will conduct a CASPER survey in June (door-to-door June 15–19) to gauge household emergency readiness, with voluntary, confidential responses. Food Establishment Shutdown: DOH closed Grace’s Inn LSY in Honolulu after a sewage backup and plumbing not maintained in good repair; it will stay shut until critical violations are fixed and cleared. Local Health Recognition: UH Mānoa public health and nursing alum Mapuana Antonio received national APHA awards for Native Hawaiian health and climate justice impact. Safety & Wellness in Action: Honolulu firefighters rescued two lost hikers from Moanalua’s Koolau Summit Trail; no injuries reported.
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