Thursday, March 11, 2010

Hawaii State Resources:
 

1. State Insurance Commissioner:

DCCA's goals are to promote a strong and healthy business environment while protecting the community from unfair and deceptive business practices.

http://hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/ins/consumer/filing_a_complaint/

2. State Medical Board:

For information on how to file a complaint or verify licensure:

http://hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/pvl/boards/medical/

3. State Minority Office:

Contact information for the state liaison representative.

http://www.omhrc.gov/templates/content.aspx?ID=6843&lvl=2&lvlID=187&State=HI

4. State Nursing Board:

For information on how to file a complaint or verify licensure:

http://hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/pvl/boards/nursing

5. State Midwives Organization

Unable to locate.

6. State Friends of Midwifery:

The main purpose of Midwives Alliance of Hawaii (MAH) is to educate the public as to the benefits of midwifery care in improving maternal and infant health.

http://www.midwiveshawaii.com/aboutmah.htm

7. State Healthy Start or Associated Improved Pregnancy Program/Director's email:

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawai'i (HMHB) is a local nonprofit agency is part of a national network of organizations and individuals committed to improving Hawaii's maternal, child and family health, through collaborative efforts in public education, advocacy, and collaboration.

http://hmhb-hawaii.org/

8. State Pregnant Patient's Bill of Rights or Patient's Bill of Rights:

Let's educate ourselves so that we know what kind of rights we have and when our rights are violated, we can stand up for ourselves and protect our rights. This will help others in the future greatly!

http://improvehealthcare.netfirms.com/HRS.htm

9. State Medicaid Complaint Information:

https://hiweb.statemedicaid.us/ContactUs.asp

 

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