#Loretta Fuddy
Hawaiʻi Health Director Cause of Death Released
State Health Director Loretta Fuddy, who was the sole death in a Molokai plane crash, died of cardiac arrhythmia as a result of stress, according to new information released by Maui police.
Governor Appoints Gary Gill Acting Health Director
The announcement comes on the heels of the unexpected loss of the late Director Loretta Fuddy, who died Dec. 11 in a plane crash off of Kalaupapa, Molokaʻi.
BRIEF: Hawaii Teen Obesity Prevention Campaign Launched
The state campaign is part of a comprehensive strategy to reverse increasing obesity rates among Hawaii youth.
Mental Health Service Discussion Kicks Off on Maui
The state Department of Health will visit Maui as part of a statewide series of meetings to gather input on services offered to adults with sever and persistent mental illness.
Hawaiʻi Ranks Second in Nation for Health
Hawaiʻi was ranked as the second healthiest state in the nation behind Vermont in an index released today by the Trust for America’s Health.
Illegal Tobacco Sales to Minors Makes Historic Decline
Here on Maui, there were no sales recorded during a random sampling of participating stores in the spring of 2012; however, rates for individual counties are not considered historically reliable due to the small sample size.
Beverage Container Fee Increases by Half Cent
The deposit fee for beverage containers in Hawai’i will increase by a half-cent to keep the successful HI-5 recycling program in operation for two more years.
Different Responses Filed in Same-Sex Marriage Lawsuit
Separate answers have been filed in response to a lawsuit that challenges Hawaii’s ban on same-sex marriage.
More Hawaii Families Eligible for Supplemental Nutrition
The state implemented new eligibility guidelines on July 1, 2011, that expands the program’s ability to serve young families in Hawaii.
