Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021
Denby Fawcett: Why So Few People Are Getting The New Covid Shot
Experts are worried about the lack of interest as people are still suffering from the virus and long Covid.
Screenshot/2023
Telehealth Has Improved Medical Service To Remote Areas Of Hawaii But More Is Needed
The state made great strides in improving remote access to medical care during Covid, experts say, but barriers remain for many groups.
Allan Parachini/Civil Beat/2020
DOH Cancels Upcoming Ambulance Contracts In Kauai And Maui Counties
The state’s current contract will be extended as a new procurement process begins.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Honolulu EMTs, Paramedics Sue The City For Overtime
A lawsuit filed a decade ago got the Emergency Services Department to update its payroll system, but that hasn’t fixed the problem.
Allan Parachini/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii Replaces Maui And Kauai Ambulance Company With One That Has A Questionable Record
Paramedics and EMTs say the Hawaii Department of Health has lowered care standards for Maui and Kauai.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
Report: Mental Health And Trust In Government Will Be Huge Challenges Ahead For Maui
A new report by the University of Hawaii says many survivors will likely experience post-traumatic stress and depression in the fire’s aftermath and a lack of trust in public officials.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Covid Outbreak Prompts Restrictions At Hawaii’s Largest Prison
So far 58 prisoners have tested positive.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Maui Sees Slight Uptick In Covid Cases
Overall numbers remain low, but Hawaii health officials urged caution.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Why Many Patients Are Stuck In Hospitals Waiting For Long-Term Care Beds
The average wait was 123 days in May, up from 78 in November, according to the Healthcare Association of Hawaii.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2014
Senior Managers At Hawaii State Hospital Fired In Major Shake-Up
The facility has been spending $2 million to $3 million per quarter on overtime since the pandemic.