AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCancer Support in Hawaii: Nearly 200 people gathered at the UH Cancer Center for “Healing Through Art,” using haiku, meditation, music, visual art, and lei-making to support cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. Road Safety: Honolulu reported a critically injured e-motorcyclist after a Makiki crash at Punahou and Clark, with the rider ejected and not wearing a helmet. Access to Care: Gov. Josh Green signed HB 1969 to remove cost barriers for colorectal cancer screening follow-ups, covering post–positive-test colonoscopies with no co-pays for eligible patients. Mental Health & Public Safety: Honolulu police charged Batarti (Bhakti) Gabbard, brother of Tulsi Gabbard, after an alleged Waikīkī “stranger danger” incident involving offers of money and gum to children; his family says he was in a mental health crisis. Youth Workforce Support: Neighborhood Place of Puna launched the Puna ʻŌpio Hub for ages 14–25, offering drop-in help and workshops on resumes, job skills, credit, and money management. Telehealth for Veterans: VA TeleTBI is expanding brain injury care access via secure video visits, helping Veterans reach specialists even when local providers aren’t available.
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