Monkeypox risk in Hawaii remains ‘low,’ health officials say after Tripler Army Medical Center confirms probable case
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/06/04/hawaii-news/risk-of-monkeypox-in-hawaii-remains-low-health-officials-say/
Health
Native Hawaiians Face High Rates Of Diabetes. That Means More Need For Dialysis …The number of dialysis centers in the islands is increasing to meet the need as more patients suffer from kidney failure.
When Glen Hayashida first started working at the National Kidney Foundation in 1995, Hawaii had fewer than 1,000 dialysis patients....
Health Department shuts down Waipahu care home after patients found unattended
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/05/21/breaking-news/health-department-shuts-down-waipahu-care-home-afer-patients-found-unattended/
Coalition criticizes Hawaii telehealth bill
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/05/22/hawaii-news/coalition-criticizes-telehealth-bill/
Queen’s discharges first patient who otherwise would be sent to mainland for care
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/05/19/hawaii-news/queens-discharges-first-patient-who-otherwise-would-be-sent-to-mainland-for-care/
Kaiser clinicians on strike: Mental health professionals picket in Kona
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/05/19/hawaii-news/kaiser-clinicians-on-strike-mental-health-professionals-picket-in-kona/
QNHCH nurses ratify contract
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/05/18/hawaii-news/qnhch-nurses-ratify-contract/
Mental health providers strike: Kaiser Permanente staffers to picket todayin Kailua-Kona
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/05/18/hawaii-news/mental-health-providers-strike/
New Data Shows No Sign Of Pandemic-Related Suicide Spike In Hawaii … Meanwhile, the state is preparing for the launch of a new hotline akin to 911 for mental health support.
Although experts have warned about the coronavirus pandemic’s eroding effect on mental health, new data from Hawaii health officials shows...
Hawaii hospitals ranked among best in America in new report
(The Center Square) – Hospitals in Hawaii ranked among the best for patient safety during the coronavirus pandemic, according to...
Kaiser’s mental health clinicians say they are ready to strike
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/05/13/hawaii-news/kaisers-mental-health-clinicians-say-they-are-ready-to-strike/
Big Island schools on tap for water testing
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/05/10/hawaii-news/big-island-schools-on-tap-for-water-testing/
4th case of Legionnaires’ disease confirmed in Waikiki hotel guest
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/05/06/breaking-news/4th-case-of-legionnaires-disease-confirmed-in-waikiki-hotel-guest/
Proposal for free feminine products in Hawaii public schools approved
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/05/07/hawaii-news/proposal-for-free-feminine-products-in-schools-approved/
No deal: Waimea nurses reject Queen’s proposed contract
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/05/06/hawaii-news/no-deal-waimea-nurses-reject-queens-proposed-contract/
72 Hawaii public schools to be tested for lead in drinking water
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/05/05/hawaii-news/72-hawaii-public-schools-to-be-tested-for-lead-in-drinking-water/
Kona hospital reports uptick in flu patients as COVID cases wane
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/04/17/hawaii-news/kona-hospital-reports-uptick-in-flu-patients-as-covid-cases-wane/
Persistent pest infestations prompt health officials to close Maui restaurant
Fu Lin Chinese Restaurant at 1312 Front St. in Lahaina https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/04/08/breaking-news/persistent-cockroach-rodent-infestations-prompt-health-officials-to-close-lahaina-restaurant/
‘The details are frightening’: Results of Access to Care survey presented to council
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/04/07/hawaii-news/the-details-are-frightening-results-of-access-to-care-survey-presented-to-council/
FDA, health officials warn of norovirus outbreak tied to raw oysters from Canada
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/04/05/breaking-news/fda-health-officials-warn-of-norovirus-outbreak-tied-to-raw-oysters-from-canada/
