AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHawaiʻi Food Safety: The state Department of Health shut down Honolulu’s Pier 21 Lunchroom after a critical inspection found no running water, issuing a red “closed” placard until the issue is fixed. Maternal Health: A new CDC report finds pregnancy-related high blood pressure is now affecting about 1 in 10 U.S. mothers, up sharply since 2016—raising long-term heart and stroke risk. Local Health & Care Access: Child & Family Service is blessing its new Hilo facility, expanding services including domestic violence support, sexual abuse treatment, and mental health counseling for Big Island families. Public Health Alerts: TRICARE on Hawaiʻi’s Main Island can get emergency prescription refills through Aug. 6 due to the Kawaihae Road Fire. Community Health & Environment: DLNR is accepting proposals for about $8 million in community restoration projects through the Green Fee, targeting forests, watersheds, wetlands, and climate resilience. Health System Watch: Hawaii Pacific Health’s Wilcox Medical Center received an Energy to Care award from the American Society for Health Care Engineering. Hawaiʻi Governance & Health Funding: Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and three co-defendants pleaded not guilty in a bribery conspiracy case tied to COVID-19 testing contracts, with a Sept. 28 trial date set. Foodborne Illness: Cyclosporiasis continues spreading, with cases now reported in 45 states as federal and FDA officials urge the public to stay alert for symptoms.
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