DOH Revisions that Affect Restaurants. The host for this show is Sheryl Matsuoka. The guests are Peter Oshiro, Peter Bellisario and Tom Jones. The DOH has changed IT vendors from Digital Health Department to Tyler Tech to meet DOH’s needs, especially being able to process credit card payments. As of January 3, 2024 the public […]
Our Beaches Were Empty, our Hospitals Were Full (Community Matters)
Former Mayor Kirk Caldwell Tells us About his New Book. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Kirk Caldwell. Flormer Mayor Kirk Caldwell tells us about his new book of commentaries describing Honolulu’s experience dealing with the Covid pandemic. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6mAjbhHpq-LyAm9pcuN3zJ Please visit our […]
Covid in Hawaiʻi (East-West Center Insights)
Why are Pacific people being left behind? The host for this episode is Karena Lyons. The guest for this episode is Tim Brown. Dr. Tim Brown, EWC Senior Fellow, will join host and EWC Vice President Karena Lyons to discuss why Pacific Islanders in Hawai’i have been disproportionately affected by the recent surge of positive […]
State Update on Coronavirus (Much More on Medicine)
ThinkTech is a Hawaii 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Please support us by making a donation. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com How much should we be concerned? Sarah Park, epidemiologist at the State Department of Health, will discuss the state of the epidemic, what the state has done and is doing to protect against it, and what the state will plan to […]
Hawaii State Laboratories with Christian Whelen & Rebecca Sciulli
Host Jay Fidell speaks with Dr. Christian Whelen (Director) and Rebecca Sciulli (Lab Preparedness & Response Program Manager) of the Hawaii State Laboratories about ensuring the safety of Hawaii through laboratory testing, disease monitoring and control activities. The host for this episode was Jay Fidell. The host for this episode was Jay Fidell. The host […]
Developments at the Department of Health with Maile Sakamoto
Host Jay Fidell speaks with Maile Sakamoto (Hawaii State Department of Health) about continued quality/process improvement at the Department of Health. The host for this episode was Jay Fidell. The host for this episode was Jay Fidell. The host for this episode was Jay Fidell.
Emergency Preparedness Actions with Marjorie Tayao and Terry Visperas 1 Output 1
Host Jay Fidell speaks with Terry Visperas (Hawaii Department of Health Public Health Preparedness Coordinator) and Marjorie Tayao (Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator) about preparing for public health emergencies in Hawaii. The host for this episode was Jay Fidell. The host for this episode was Jay Fidell. The host for this episode was Jay Fidell.
Healthy Home Environments
Asthma and secondhand smoke as a public health problem in Hawaii – particularly in housing. Hawaii has a high prevalence of asthma, and certain environmental conditions can exacerbate the problem. Blythe Nett, Research Analyst, Chronic Disease Prevention Division Jill Tamashiro, Public Health Educator, Tobacco Prevention and Education Program The host for this episode was Jay […]
The Vision for the DOH with Virginia “Ginny” Pressler
Dr. Virginia “Ginny” Pressler joined Senator Josh Green to discuss the new visions for the Department of Health, since Ginny has recently been named Director by Gov. David Ige! The host for this episode was Sen. Josh Green.
An Inside View of OEQC with Jessica Wooley & Leslie Segundo
The state environmental review process, similar to other state and the federal environmental review processes, can only work with public involvement. Now more than ever, it is important for the public to be involved. Because of budget cuts in government and the disappearance of the Environmental Center, there are often very few people reviewing or […]