Provides funding for the Maui wildfire exposure study and health registry to support affected populations.
The bill allocates $3,000,000 for the University of Hawaii to continue and expand the Maui wildfire exposure study and health registry. This effort focuses on providing medical and mental health screenings, biomonitoring, and care referrals to children, first responders, elderly, and medically vulnerable residents. The initiative aims to improve community resilience and reduce long-term health complications and hospitalizations. The funding will also expand services to reach up to three thousand individuals, particularly targeting high-risk groups.
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