AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHomelessness Care on the Streets: UH medical students with the Hawaii H.O.M.E. Project are providing wound care and basic treatment during Sunday outreach, as local data show homelessness deaths remain high, with substance abuse and disease driving many fatalities. Legacy Pollution Research: UH Manoa won a $3.6M NIH grant to track whether plantation-era contaminants (like arsenic, lead, dioxins and “forever” chemicals) are linked to heart and lung problems—and how disasters may re-expose them. Women’s Health Funding Push: Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children kicks off its 20th annual Radiothon for Kids Sept. 17–18, aiming to support specialized pediatric services. Disaster Recovery & Food Assistance: Hawaii’s congressional delegation urges Trump to approve Gov. Josh Green’s disaster declarations for Hurricanes Lowell and Lala, citing overwhelmed state and county capacity and potential disaster SNAP support. Safety & Access Updates: A Waikīkī sidewalk hole near a storm drain has stayed unfixed for months, raising pedestrian hazard concerns. Traffic Fatality: A 48-year-old woman died in a Kalaeloa single-vehicle crash; speed, alcohol and no seat belt were cited. Local Health Costs Watch: A new map highlights wide differences in healthcare costs by state, with Hawaii among the higher-cost areas.
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