Hawaii: State of Health
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 […]
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 […]
Care Homes in Hawaii: Assuring Standards & Quality
Keith Ridley heads the Office of Health Care Assurance which is responsible for the licensing and inspection of care homes and medical facilities in Hawaii. This includes: licensing regulations, assisted living facilities, adult residential care homes, Medicare facilities, and more. The host for this episode was Jay Fidell. The host for this episode was Jay […]
History of Hawaii’s Public Health
Janice Okubo and Gerald Ohta of the Hawaii State Department of Health joined Jay Fidell to discuss the evolution of public 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. The host for this episode was Jay Fidell.
Environment: Part of our Health
“Hawaii: State of Health” host, Jay Fidell brought two esteemed guests to discuss the Environmental Response Revolving Fund and many more factors impacting public health. *Dr. Keith Kawaoka, Acting DOH Deputy, Environmental Health Administration *Stuart Yamada, Chief, Environmental Management Division Caroline Ishida, Government Relations Specialist, DOH Environmental Planning Office The host for this episode was […]
The State of Smoking: Tobacco Settlement Special Fund with Lola Irvin and Jessica Yamauchi
Host Jay Fidell speaks with Lola Irvin (TSP Manager, Hawaii Department of Health) and Jessica Yamauchi (Executive Director, Hawaii Public Health Institute/Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawaii) about their continuing efforts to reduce tobacco use in Hawaii. The host for this episode was Jay Fidell. The host for this episode was Jay Fidell. The host for […]
Hawaii Health Community Partnership with Joyce Lignell and Christine Sakuda
Host Jay Fidell speaks with Joyce Lignell (Vice President, Business Development, Applied Research Works) and Christine Sakuda (Executive Director, Hawaii Health Information Exchange) about collaborating to provide faster lab results. 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 […]