David Derauf

David Derauf is a physician and executive director at Kokua Kalihi Valley, where he has worked since 1989. His work revolves around supporting the myriad ways health and healing occur in community, both within the four walls of a clinic and outside of them.

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I Maluhia Kakou: A Plan For Opening Hawaii Safely Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020

I Maluhia Kakou: A Plan For Opening Hawaii Safely

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There is an obligation to ensure that uncontrolled infection never again harms our people.
Hawaii’s Hotels Can Help Lead The Fight Against This Pandemic Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii’s Hotels Can Help Lead The Fight Against This Pandemic

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Rooms could be used by doctors, nurses and first responders, and for asymptomatic and mildly ill patients.
The Enormous Health Costs Of Living In Poverty Mark Edward Harris/Civil Beat

The Enormous Health Costs Of Living In Poverty

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Diet choices and smoking certainly can cause health problems. But social and economic factors are the largest influences on an individual's health.