Department of Health

The Hawaii Sở Y tế protects and promotes the health of Hawaii residents through public health programs, environmental health regulation, mental health and substance abuse services, disease surveillance and control, and the regulation of healthcare facilities. It operates programs from vital statistics and birth certificates to clean air permits and hospital licensing. The DOH is one of the largest state agencies and touches virtually every aspect of health and environmental quality in Hawaii.

Sở Y tế's programs affect the safety of Hawaii's food, water, and air; the quality of mental health services; and the public health response to disease outbreaks. Residents can engage through public health rulemaking hearings, community health planning processes, and the department's public meeting calendar.