AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPublic Health Preparedness (Kauaʻi): The Hawaiʻi Department of Health Kauaʻi District Health Office released its 2026 CASPER survey report, based on 175 door-to-door interviews (June 15–19) about residents’ health, infectious-disease awareness, and emergency plans. Food Safety (Cyclosporiasis): DOH confirmed a travel-related cyclosporiasis case in a Hawaiʻi visitor, as a national outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce continues to raise concerns. Healthcare Funding (Medicare): Sen. Brian Schatz says Hawaiʻi hospitals are set to receive about $17 million more per year in Medicare reimbursements for outpatient care for enrolled seniors. Community Health Planning (Oʻahu): Honolulu is launching an Oʻahu Clean Water Survey (July 16–Aug. 23) to guide an islandwide integrated plan aimed at improving wastewater and stormwater systems. Gun Safety (Hawaiʻi): A Hawaii law firm and Brady are offering free “guns prohibited” signs for businesses, and a gun buyback is set for July 18 in Hilo. Wellness & Environment (Home): A growing trend: beeswax food wraps as a reusable, compostable alternative to plastic wrap.
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