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Q&A: Understanding recent bird flu cases in Hawaiʻi

Axel Lehrer, professor of tropical medicine and medical microbiology, answers key questions about the arrival of the avian influenza in Hawaiʻi.

A surge in calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline following the August 2023 wildfire highlights the psychological toll on the community.

Loneliness among older adults is a growing public health concern, linked to cardiovascular disease, substance abuse, mental illness and more.

CASPER is a rapid needs assessment to provide rapid household level information, pertaining to a community’s health and resource needs.

The study offers insights into the motives behind student drinking and potential strategies to mitigate its harmful effects.

Stakeholders proposed strategies to recruit new employees, retain young professionals, and provide more support for current workers in public health.

New research finds that levels of harmful bacteria spiked at beaches with freshwater discharge on Hawaiʻi Island.

The endowment aims to recruit and retain top public health faculty in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific.

This accreditation, which extends until the end of 2030, highlights the quality and impact of OPHS programs.

Individuals who are interested in receiving updates on the registry’s development and community engagement efforts are encouraged to sign up.