AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRespiratory Season Watch: Local ER visits for COVID-19 and flu are rising in the run-up to fall, with flu activity showing up in wastewater monitoring—health experts urge vaccinations and basic protection. Maternal Health Data: CDC analysis finds gestational hypertension rose sharply from 2016 to 2024, with higher rates tied to race/ethnicity, age, and higher pre-pregnancy BMI. Food Safety (Oʻahu): Hawaiʻi DOH cleared Blazin Steaks in Mililani to reopen after cold-holding violations were fixed. Wildfire Health Aftereffects (Maui): A UH study links months after the 2023 fires to elevated toxic metals in residents’ urine and abnormal lung function. Addiction & Mental Health Care: Hawaii Island Recovery highlights evidence-based treatment for addiction alongside co-occurring mental health disorders. Community Support: HPD is holding its first Kona diaper drive, and Hilo is hosting “Coffee with a Cop” events. Public Health Alerts: PFAS concerns continue, with Fort Shafter water testing reported as low levels.
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