Public asked to weigh in on ‘Red Hill Registry’ project
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The University of Hawaii wants more community input for its “Red Hill Registry” project.
It looks to provide resources to people affected by the tainted water while also tracking their health.
The first round of focus groups just wrapped up, but the public still has a chance to participate.
UH said the following individuals are encouraged to provide input:
Red Hill Registry Seeks Community Input via Online Surveys Through Dec. 16
HONOLULU — After a week of successful focus groups with Red Hill
community members and professionals, the Red Hill Registry seeks further
community input on the Registry’s development from community members who
were unable to participate in the first round of focus groups. Specifically, the
Registry seeks input from impacted community members, concerned residents of
Oʻahu who were not directly exposed, and professionals who responded to the
crisis or provided support to those affected.
Red Hill Registry Launches Virtual Community Focus Groups Nov. 21-26, 2024
HONOLULU — The Red Hill Registry, facilitated by the University of Hawaiʻi, seeks
community participants for upcoming two-hour virtual focus groups to help guide the
development of the Registry.
The Red Hill Registry will connect those impacted by the Red Hill water crisis to
resources and track health impacts over time. The Registry is currently in an intensive
planning and community engagement stage, and plans to formally launch for enrollment
in mid 2025.
Virtual focus groups of community participants will be held this week, from Nov. 21-26
and will include impacted community members, concerned residents of Oʻahu who were
not directly expose
Community input sought for Red Hill Registry
The Red Hill Registry, facilitated by the University of Hawaiʻi, seeks community participants for upcoming two-hour virtual focus groups to help guide the development of the registry. The Red Hill Registry will connect those impacted by the Red Hill water crisis to resources and track health impacts over time. The registry is currently in an intensive planning and community engagement stage, and planned to formally launch for enrollment in mid 2025.
USU’s National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health Selects University of Hawaiʻi to Establish Independent Red Hill Exposure Registry
Newswise — Bethesda, MD – The National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health (NCDMPH), a component of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), has selected the University of Hawaii (UH) to create and operate an independent registry of individuals who were exposed to, or at risk of exposure to, the Red Hill fuel release in November 2021.
Jet Petroleum-5 (JP-5) aviation fuel and fuel additives infiltrated the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam water system that served an estimated 90,000 individuals. Recognizing the significance of monitoring the health of those exposed and understanding the health ramifications of exposure, the establishment of the independent Red Hill registry is a crucial step forward.
UH announces $27.2M Red Hill Independent Health Registry launching in 2025
University of Hawaii Office of Strategic Health Initiatives announced the funding of a “Red Hill Independent Health Registry.”
UH creates Red Hill Registry to track health outcomes
The University of Hawaii is creating an opt-in, third-party registry for people directly impacted by the Red Hill water crisis to track health outcomes.
The National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences provided a federal grant of $27.2 million to fund the registry, according to a news release.
Red Hill health registry to support individuals exposed to fuel
The University of Hawaiʻi is creating a health registry to provide support and resources for anyone directly impacted by the Red Hill water crisis. The Red Hill Independent Health Registry (Red Hill Registry) is a UH Office of Strategic Health Initiatives project funded by a five-year, $27.2-million federal grant.
“The Red Hill Registry will be a tremendous step forward in serving the tens of thousands of individuals who were exposed or placed at risk of exposure to fuel releases from the Red Hill storage facility,” said UH President David Lassner. “The selection of UH to lead this major initiative is a testament to our expertise across multiple disciplines, our scientific independence, and our proven, widely understood ability to execute large complex programs that serve the people of Hawaiʻi.”