Public invited to attend informational meeting about rat lungworm disease in North Kohala
Public invited to attend informational meeting about rat lungworm disease in North Kohala on Hawai‘i…
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NHCH nurses, Queen’s in contract talks
KAILUA-KONA — As negotiations continue for a new contract between The Queen’s Health Systems and…
Council members say Big Pharma should help fix opioid crisis, vote to join class action lawsuit
Hawaii County is jumping into a multi-state class action lawsuit against Big Pharma manufacturers and…
Kentucky Toddler Beats Stage 4 Cancer
Kentucky Toddler Beats Stage 4 Cancer A 21-month-old girl in Kentucky has won the battle…
House committee kills flavored e-cigarette ban By AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press
HONOLULU — Hawaii lawmakers on Thursday killed a proposal that would have banned flavored electronic…
Maui County comes in second in Hawaii health rankings
Maui County jumped up one spot from last year to become the second healthiest county…
Bay Clinic launches pharmacy
The Bay Clinic opened a “one-stop shop” pharmacy in Keaau today, offering medication at highly…
Assessment finds Kona crab fishery healthy, room for catch to increase
KAILUA-KONA — Kona crab is an uncommon sight in grocery stores and fish markets, which…
Big Isle not immune to growing number of vaccination exemptions
The number of Hawaii students requesting exemptions from mandated immunizations is growing, according to state…
Second rat lungworm disease case on Big Island, DOH confirms
Second rat lungworm disease case on Big Island, DOH confirms By Kristen Consillio Semi-slugs can…
Millions awarded to Big Island health centers
Federal funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will help Big Island…
Shopping to reduce food waste is easy on the wallet too By Tracee M. Herbaugh Associated Press
An expired date on an egg carton. Browning avocados. The Chinese takeout from last week….
AC, operating rooms to be upgraded (update)
Gov. David Ige on Thursday released $2.4 million in construction funds for renovations at Kona…
Maui Health System hires 5 new doctors in 4 months
WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — Maui’s new medical care provider has hired five doctors in the…
A stent in time
It was an emotional reunion of sorts last week at Hilo Medical Center. Crowded in…
School vaccination exemption numbers released
The state Department of Health released on Friday the rates of immunization exemptions at Hawaii…
2019 Hawaii Health Report
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Flu cases on the rise
Flu activity is increasing in East Hawaii — and statewide. Hilo Medical Center has seen…
Why Hawaii Is An Important Spot For Cancer Research
When Hawaii comes to mind we usually associate it with exotic images of big wave…
North Hawaii Community Hospital receives grant for new emergency room
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) — A Big Island hospital has received a $500,000 state grant to…