AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCancer Care Access: Hawaiʻi DOH is rolling out “Go and Know,” offering free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible uninsured women, with an online eligibility form and connections to free mammogram services. Hurricane Readiness: Hurricane Lowell remains a major threat with strong surf and damaging winds expected early next week, and officials stress that the track is still uncertain. Disaster Recovery (Kona Earthquake): Gov. Josh Green says FEMA approved a major disaster declaration for the May 22 Kona quake, unlocking individual assistance for eligible Hawaii County residents, including temporary housing and repairs. Adolescent Mental Health: A $2.09M Helmsley grant will expand Kona Community Hospital’s behavioral health capacity with a new adolescent inpatient unit outside Oʻahu. SNAP Storm Replacement: After Tropical Cyclone Lala, Hawaiʻi DHS automatically replaced 45% of August SNAP benefits for approved disaster areas, while other households can still apply for partial or full replacement through Sept. 13. Public Health Watch: DOH reports dengue detected in Hawaiʻi Island wastewater, signaling ongoing local monitoring needs. Local Health & Safety: Hawaii Fire Department debuted a new all-terrain firefighting truck on Hawaiʻi Island to strengthen wildfire response.
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