Office of Health Care Assurance
The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and environment for all people in Hawai`i .
Philosophy
Health, that optimal state of physical, mental, social and environmental well-being, is a right and responsibility of all of Hawaii’s people.
Goals
- Promote health and well-being
- Prevent disease and injury
- Promote healthy lifestyles and workplaces
- Promote the strength and integrity of families and communities
To prevent pollution and promote and preserve a clean, healthy and natural environment
- Promote resource conservation (recycling)
- Protect and enhance air and water quality
To assure basic physical and mental health care (the five A’s)
- Affordable
- Appropriate
- Assured quality
- Available
- Accessible
- Listing ID: 28276