2019 Hawaii Health Report
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Health
Flu cases on the rise
Flu activity is increasing in East Hawaii — and statewide. Hilo Medical Center has seen the number of flu cases...
Why Hawaii Is An Important Spot For Cancer Research
When Hawaii comes to mind we usually associate it with exotic images of big wave surfers, sunshine and lava. They...
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 expand its emergency room serving...
Hawaii Kick Butts Day
Keiki in Hawaii will unite against tobacco use Wednesday (March 20) as they join thousands of young people nationwide to...
Carton of cigarettes in Hawaii would hit 3 digits under proposal
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii has some of the highest cigarette taxes in the nation. And they’re about to go up....
Spike in flu has Queen’s Medical Center taking precautions to protect patients
The Queen’s Medical Center is prohibiting all visitors, staff and doctors with 100.5-degree fevers and flu-like symptoms from entering patient...
Conjoined Twin Sisters Successfully Separated And Can’t Stop Snuggling
Conjoined Twin Sisters Successfully Separated And Can't Stop Snuggling The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne clinicians have successfully separated conjoined twins...
DOH approves Waimea medical pot retail center
The state Department of Health has issued a formal notice to proceed to Lau Ola LLC, doing business as Big...
Process for Visitors to obtain Medical Marijuana
The state Department of Health unveiled Tuesday the process by which out-of-state medical marijuana patients will be able to register...
Costco corrects food temperature violation
An inspection at Costco revealed foodborne illness risk factors resulting in a conditional pass from the state Department of Health....
State to introduce medical cannabis card system
The state Department of Health today during a news conference will introduce a registry for out-of-state medical cannabis patients. The...
Medical assistant program offers classroom lessons with hands-on skills
Medical assistant students at the North Hawaii Education and Research Center in Honokaa were getting hands-on experience Saturday. While some...
Bill Gives BI 2nd Water Quality Specialist
Water quality monitoring on Hawaii Island will get a boost under a bill that passed the state House of Representatives...
Puna to get Second Ambulance Unit
The Hawaii Fire Department station in Puna will have its medical emergency response capability doubled this year when a second...
Marijuana Legalization Bill Dying in Hawaii
UPDATE: HONOLULU (AP) — On the political spectrum, Hawaii is among the bluest of states. Democrats control all the levers...
DOH issues water contamination advisory after overflow at dairy
The state Department of Health on Sunday issued a water contamination advisory, warning the public to stay out of the...
Hawaii Flu Cases on the Rise
HONOLULU (KHON) - As we hit the middle of Hawaii's typical flu season, cases are on the rise. Dr. Sarah...
Meeting the Need:Feed-A-Thon
“We’re killing it!” exclaimed Tommy Kahikina Ching, referring to islandwide community support for the 19th annual Feed-A-Thon for The Food...
Don’t Go To Hawaii If You Want A Good Night’s Sleep
Where you live, your sex and your age may have something to do with the quality of sleep that you...
