Coming Back from Europe is Not all that Easy. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Martin Despang. This is the story of Martin Despang, one of our ThinkTech hosts,and a professor at the School of Architecture at UH Manoa, in his return to Hawaii from Germany, and the issues and […]
Combating Communicable Diseases – Hepatitis A and Immunizations Across the Islands
Immunization Branch Chief Ron Balajadia explains the Hawaii Department of Health’s (DOH) role in protecting the public from Hepatitis and other communicable diseases such as Zika. We’ll hear some recommendations on what the public can do to protect themselves and how we can help DOH do its work. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet […]
Stop Flu at School with Ron Balajadia
Host Jay Fidell speaks with Ron Balajadia (Immunization Branch Chief, Hawaii State Department of Health) about flu prevention in schools. The host for this episode was Jay Fidell. The host for this episode was Jay Fidell. The host for this episode was Jay Fidell.
Suicide Prevention with Kathleen Rhodes Merriam and Nancy Deeley
Host Jay Fidell speaks with Kathleen Rhodes Merriam (Statewide Clubhouse Coordinator, Adult Mental Health Division) and Nancy Deely (Public Health Educator) of the Hawaii State Department of Health about mental health support and suicide prevention in Hawaii. The host for this episode was Jay Fidell. The host for this episode was Jay Fidell. The host […]
Hepatitis: A Growing Health Concern for Hawaii with Thaddeus Pham
Guest Host Chris Lethem speaks with Thaddeus Pham (Hawaii Department of Health) about identifying, managing and treating hepatitis in Hawaii. The host for this episode was Chris Lethem. The host for this episode was Chris Lethem. The host for this episode was Chris Lethem.
Bike and Pedestrian Traffic Safety with Kari Benes and Malia Harunaga
Host Jay Fidell speaks with Kari Benes (Trauma System Public Health Educator, Hawaii Department of Health) and Malia Harunaga (Adult Education and Senior Cycling Manager, Hawaii Bicycling League) about bike and pedestrian traffic safety and injury prevention in Hawaii. The host for this episode was Jay Fidell. The host for this episode was Jay Fidell. […]
DOH Business Process Improvements with Amy Morton-Sogi
The DOH developed a software program that has vastly improved the time it takes to produce a contract for services from approximately 180 days to 60-70. Since its initial launch, 30 contracts have been created and processed through Contract GENie. The average number of days from draft to execution is 73, with a median of […]
Eating Safely in Hawaii with Peter Oshiro and Erin Vilanueva
PREMIERE. Host Jay Fidell speaks with Peter Oshiro and Erin Vilanueva of the Hawaii Department of Health about the business of regulating food safety 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. The host for this episode […]
Ebola Lessons For Hawaii with Sarah Park
Host Josh Green speaks with epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Park (Chief, Disease Outbreak Control Division, Hawaii Department of Health) about Hawaii’s disease preparedness and the lessons learned from the recent Ebola outbreak. The host for this episode was Josh Green. The host for this episode was Josh Green. The host for this episode was Josh Green. […]