Nurses at Hawaii Pacific Health’s Straub Medical Center have until Friday to accept or reject a proposed union contract.

As a statewide emergency order ends, the governor and other doctors say more services are needed to reduce the dependency on medical air transport.

A University of Hawaii researcher says the lingering disease may be contributing significantly to Hawaii’s labor shortage.

One person dies every 11 days on the island from a drug overdose. A growing majority of those deaths involve the powerful, synthetic opioid fentanyl.

Hawaii still lacks long-term secure facilities for students with behavioral issues who can end up being housed on the mainland. 

Although some antidotes like Narcan can help prevent opioid deaths, meth is still the leading cause of drug overdose overall in Hawaii.

Heart rate is one of the most popular features on wearable health devices, but users may not fully understand what it means.

Local officials say the money could help improve access to cancer treatment in island communities.

Findings suggest that previously unknown species of bacteria is the culprit because is found only in the intestines of people with rheumatoid arthritis.

Guam is a hub for medical services in the region, often the first stop for patients seeking care before coming to Hawaii.