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Health Resources Administration
Deputy Director: David T. Sakamoto, MD., M.B.A.
Ph. (808) 586-4433

The Health Resources Administration oversees the following divisions and programs:

Family Health Services Division (FHSD)
Ph. (808) 586-4122

FHSD aims to assure that all families, women, men, pregnant women, parents, infants, children, children with special health needs, and adolescents receive quality prevention and intervention services based on their individual needs (includes children w/special health needs and maternal and child health branches).

Children with Special Needs Branch - (808) 733-9070
Genetics Program - (808) 733-9055
Newborn Screening Program - (808) 733-9069
Early Intervention (0-3) Program - (808) 594-0000
     
Maternal and Child Health Branch - (808) 733-9022
Women's Health Section - (808) 733-9050
Children and Youth Wellness Section - (808) 733-9044
Family and Community Support Section - (808) 733-9033
Healthy Start Program - (808) 733-4184

Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children
WIC Services Branch
- (808) 586-8175


Community Health Division (CHD)


CHD aims to maximize and protect healthy lifestyles by improving health practices and access to health questions through a system of comprehensive, family-centered nursing services to individuals, families, groups and communities.

CHD works within the community, providing education, promoting healthy lifestyles to address chronic disease and their complications, and improving the nutritional level of Hawaii's residents.

Public Health Nursing Branch - (808) 586-4619

Chronic Disease Management and Control Branch (CDMCB) - (808) 586-4609
Nutrition and Physical Activity Section
Diabetes and Chronic Disabling Diseases Section
Cancer Prevention and Control Section
Tobacco Prevention & Control Section
Community Resources and Development Section
Bilingual Health


Communicable Disease Division (CDD)
Ph. (808) 586-4580
The Communicable Disease Division monitors the number of cases of tuberculosis and Hansen's disease, and other transmittable diseases

Sexually Transmitted Disease/AIDS
Prevention Branch
- (808) 733-9010
 
Tuberculosis Control Branch - (808) 832-5731
 
Hansen's Disease Branch - (808) 733-9831

Disease Outbreak Control Division (DOCD)
Ph. (808) 587-6845
The Disease Outbreak Control Division (DOCD) comprises the Disease Investigation Branch, Immunization Branch, and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response (Public Health Preparedness) Branch. These programs work together to monitor, investigate, prevent, and control infectious diseases in Hawaii, especially those preventable through immunizations, and to ensure Hawaii’s ability to respond to emergencies that threaten the public’s health. Toward these goals, DOCD works to strengthen the relationships between the Department of Health and other partners including laboratories, hospitals, schools, emergency response agencies, private organizations, and the military.

Disease Investigation Branch - (808) 586-4586
 
Immunizations Branch - (808) 586-8331
 
Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Branch - (808) 587-6569

Emergency Medical Services System Branch (EMSSB)
Ph. (808) 733-9210

EMSSB aims to minimize death, injury, and disability due to life threatening situations by assuring the availability of high quality emergency medical care through the development of a system capable of providing coordinated emergency medical and health services.

Injury Prevention & Control Program - (808) 733-9320


Dental Health Division (DHS)
Ph. (808) 832-5700
The Department of Health's Dental Health Division develops public policy to help assure adequate access to basic dental care and through the development and implementation of early detection, disease prevention and treatment programs targeting high risk populations.

Dental Hygiene Branch - (808) 832-5720

Hospital and Community Services Branch - (808) 832-5710