3D mammography services coming to Hilo in August
Big Island women will have better access to superior cancer-detecting technology in August after Hawaii Radiologic Associates begins offering 3D...
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Summer brings greater need for blood donations
With the summer months, comes a greater need for blood donors. Blood Bank of Hawaii — the state’s only provider...
Spikes in bacteria at Hawaii beaches raise concern By Mindy Pennybacker
In this summer of record heat and rain, such as the 4.2 inches that soaked Oahu on June 25 followed...
State says 8 patients have qualified for medical aid-in-dying option
A Kailua-Kona cancer patient in May became the second individual in Hawaii to take a drug — prescribed under the...
UH-Hilo, Navy using oysters to boost water quality
On a recent sunny morning at the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal Resources Center in Keaukaha,...
Farm to table moves forward By Dennis Fujimoto The Garden Island
Dennis Fujimoto / The Garden Island Kingsley Simeona, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Kauai Region cafeteria manager, left, discusses the first...
Kona Community Hospital bringing new healthy options to Ginger Cafe
KEALAKEKUA — At lunch time on Monday, staff and visitors at Kona Community Hospital were lining up with their trays...
Cancer institute device adds time dimension, views
KAHULUI — Pacific Cancer Institute has installed a new CT scanner that is “unlike any in Hawaii” for its ability to image...
Herbicides banned on Hawaii public school campuses, superintendent says By Susan Essoyan
Superintendent Christina Kishimoto, after hearing that Roundup was being used on some campuses, sent a memo Tuesday to all principals...
Food safety inspections find fewer violations thanks to ‘social pressure’
Since 2017, six Big Island food establishments have received red food safety placards from the state Department of Health, issued...
Teen vaping alarms health officials
The use of electronic vapor products by teens across Hawaii is concerning state health officials. Lola Irvin, administrator of the...
Ige signs mental health bill
HILO — Gov. David Ige on June 7 signed legislation that aims to improve mental health care. House Bill 1013,...
The Scene: Thinking outside the box, group pulls no punches in fight against Parkinson’s By BART WRIGHT Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Herb Kiyabu’s immediate response was one of understanding and acceptance when he heard about a new way to help him...
Task force to examine rules of involuntary hospitalizations
Gov. David Ige on June 7 signed legislation that aims to improve mental health care. House Bill 1013, now Act...
Kaiser files lawsuit against Queen’s following contract expiration at end of May
KAILUA-KONA — Kaiser Permanente on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against The Queen’s Health Systems after Queen’s told the health plan...
(RECALL) Costco recalls frozen berries over possible Hepatitis A contamination
KAILUA-KONA — Costco shoppers might want to check their freezers following a recall of frozen berries due to possible Hepatitis...
Kailua-Kona restaurant treated after bed bug incident; remains open
KAILUA-KONA — At Fish Hopper Restaurant on Alii Drive in Kailua-Kona it was business as usual Tuesday after a report...
Legacy still on watch list
Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has shown improvement since being named a special focus facility nearly two years ago,...
HHSC responds to Kohala Hospital making list of troubled nursing homes
A report released this month by two U.S. senators identified Kohala Hospital among a list of candidates for a program...
UPDATE: Genki Sushi still closed, no date for DOH reinspection set
KAILUA-KONA — Genki Sushi at Kona Commons remains closed two weeks after the state shuttered the restaurant following complaints of...
