Lorrie Graham/AusAID
Childhood Obesity Is Rising Sharply With Potentially Lifelong Consequences
More children are developing diseases that have traditionally only been seen in adults.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022
With One Airline Left, Molokai And Lanai Residents Struggle To Access Medical Care
Hospital officials are very concerned that the problem is only getting worse.
UH Cancer Center
Study: Young Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders Face Nation’s Highest Cancer Death Rate
Tackling the racial gap in cancer deaths requires more specialized data.
Tim Wright/Civil Beat/2021
Neighbor Island Hospitals Are Set To Receive ‘Drastically Needed’ Funding In New State Budget
Hawaii lawmakers are steering millions of dollars to facilities on the Big Island, Maui and Kauai for capital improvements.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Danny De Gracia: The War Against Covid Is About To Get Personal
The future battle against the coronavirus will need to be waged by individuals with a focus on healthier local schools.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2017
Hawaii’s Medically Assisted Suicide Program Is Poised To Be Expanded
Patients may soon have shorter waiting periods and more provider options.
Courtesy: AlohaCare/2023
Native Hawaiian Healing Practices Are Now Covered By This Insurance Provider
Everything from hula to lomilomi massage is free for AlohaCare’s 83,000 members.
John Hill/Civil Beat/2019
Hawaii Acupuncture Board Revokes License Of Former Member
Mike Hashimoto had continued practicing despite a 2019 order not to.
Courtesy: Waimanalo Health Center
Catherine Toth Fox: Waimanalo Health Center Provides The Right Space For The Right Care
Larger rooms, Native Hawaiian garden elements and natural light are attracting more patients who prefer the culturally responsive approach.
Claire Caulfield/Civil Beat/2021
As Mental Health Crisis Worsens In Hawaii, Psychiatrist Shortage Takes Heavy Toll On Kids
State leaders are working to bring some relief to exhausted parents, especially on the neighbor islands.