Loreal Walls-Jaime

Loreal Walls-Jaime is a senior journalism major at the University of Hawaii at Manoa She was born and raised in Temecula, California and covers health.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic Caused An Uptick In Eating Disorders Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

The Coronavirus Pandemic Caused An Uptick In Eating Disorders

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Meanwhile, Hawaii lawmakers failed to pass a bill that would have mandated insurance coverage for mental health screenings.

Barack Obama Landmarks, A New State Tree, Cooler Classrooms Among Proposals Clearing The Legislature Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Barack Obama Landmarks, A New State Tree, Cooler Classrooms Among Proposals Clearing The Legislature

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Dozens of bills flew under the radar in the last two weeks of the 2022 legislative session as lawmakers hashed out details on hundreds of measures.

Senate Requests Study On Cost Of Mental Health Examinations Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Senate Requests Study On Cost Of Mental Health Examinations

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A resolution up for a vote Wednesday asks the state auditor to study the benefits of mandating health coverage for mental health examinations.

Over The Age Of 65? This Bill Would Qualify You For Medical Pot Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Over The Age Of 65? This Bill Would Qualify You For Medical Pot

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The state Department of Health raised concerns over “unfavorable drug interactions” for those who may be taking medications.

Bill Seeks To Clarify Hawaii Abortion Laws Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Bill Seeks To Clarify Hawaii Abortion Laws

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Updated: Senate Bill 2282 also opens up abortions to individuals regardless of their gender identity.

Will Hawaii Lawmakers Finally Ban Flavored Tobacco Products? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Will Hawaii Lawmakers Finally Ban Flavored Tobacco Products?

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State legislators have declined to pass bans in recent years. However, the Senate is considering a measure that lawmakers and advocates hope can gain traction.