Hawaiʻi DOH confirms a local case of mumps on Hawaiʻi Island, issuing a public health notification and urging vigilance for those who visited Harold H. Higashihara Park on September 25.

Hawaiʻi's kindergarten vaccination rates have improved, yet religious exemptions remain a challenge, hindering efforts to reach herd immunity against diseases like measles and pertussis.

Hawaiʻi ranks top in the 2025 State of Mental Health in America report for affordable mental health care, though it faces challenges in youth preventive care and identifying students with emotional disturbances.

Hawai'i Health Department alerts on Sea Port Products Corp's recall of shrimp due to potential Cesium-137 contamination; no reported illnesses, but precautions are taken.

Hawai‘i's DOH has alerted the public about a Southwind Foods frozen shrimp recall due to possible Cesium-137 contamination, with none of the recalled products sold in the U.S. yet.

Hawai‘i's DOH has recalled Sprout Organics' baby food pouches due to high lead levels, urging parents to dispose of or return them. No illnesses have been reported.

Hawai'i Department of Health has launched an online portal to access immunization records, part of the HiSIS system, making it easy to view, print, or download vaccination information for schools or travel.

Hawaiʻi DHS prepares for reduced SNAP benefits starting October 2025 amidst high living costs, impacting family food aid and prompting support initiatives.

Hawaiʻi's Governor Josh Green issued an Emergency Proclamation to maintain public access to COVID-19 vaccines for those aged 3 and up, cutting through federal red tape.

A study reveals high sexual violence risk among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander teens in Hawaii, with one in eight NHPI girls reporting forced sex.

The West Coast Health Alliance criticized the ACIP's methods and recommendations concerning the MMRV and Hepatitis B vaccines, emphasizing the need for evidence-based decision-making.

Governor Josh Green is seeking federal funds to improve healthcare in underserved areas of Hawai‘i and encourages local input on the Rural Health Transformation Program.

The Hawaiʻi DOH issued guidelines for the 2025–2026 respiratory virus season, urging vaccinations to prevent illness and avoid overloading healthcare systems.