AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic Health Alert: Hawaiʻi DOH confirmed a new travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu tied to a visitor; it’s not counted in the state’s official total (still five) and officials say the risk of local spread is low, but they’re urging residents to remove standing water and cut mosquito breeding sites. Nutrition & Health Policy: Hawaiʻi is set to restrict sugar-sweetened beverages for SNAP recipients, limiting purchases of sugary carbonated sodas (diet drinks excluded), a move DOH links to lower rates of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Youth & Education: A new Kids Count report says Hawaiʻi fourth and eighth graders are falling short in reading and math, with preschool participation still a major gap for many Pacific Islander and Filipino families. Community Health & Support: UH Cancer Center’s free “Healing Through Art” workshop (July 18) will offer creative activities and talks on how art therapy can ease anxiety and distress for people affected by cancer. Safety & Wellness in the Community: Honolulu firefighters responded to two separate hiker emergencies (Manoa and Diamond Head), including an airlift for a medical case.
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