State health officials continue to monitor mainland measles cases
Although no additional cases of measles have been reported in Hawaii since two unvaccinated visitors developed the disease and were...
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More than half at 1 Hawaii school exempted from vaccination (Maui)
HALIIMAILE, Hawaii (AP) — The number of vaccination exemptions at one Hawaii school has grown to include more than half...
World Health Org: Less screen time better
HILO — To grow up healthy, keiki younger than 5 years old should have little to no sedentary screen time,...
Third case of rat lungworm confirmed on Hawaii island By Kristen Consillio
The state has confirmed a third case of rat lungworm disease on Hawaii island. An East Hawaii resident earlier this...
No screen time for babies; only 1 hour for kids younger than 5
To grow up healthy, keiki younger than 5 years old should have little to no sedentary screen time, more physical...
In Hawaii, flu season is lingering
HONOLULU (KHON2) - While it may look and feel like spring is here in Hawaii, flu season is lingering. One...
Hawaii dispensaries offer special deals for 4/20 cannabis holiday By Kristen Consillio
Hawaii dispensaries are offering lower prices and new products on the biggest marijuana holiday of the year — 4/20, or...
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 Island HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i...
NHCH nurses, Queen’s in contract talks
KAILUA-KONA — As negotiations continue for a new contract between The Queen’s Health Systems and the nurses of North Hawaii...
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 distributors, seeking compensation for opioid...
Kentucky Toddler Beats Stage 4 Cancer
Kentucky Toddler Beats Stage 4 Cancer A 21-month-old girl in Kentucky has won the battle against stage four cancer after...
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 smoking devices and e-liquids, saying...
Maui County comes in second in Hawaii health rankings
Maui County jumped up one spot from last year to become the second healthiest county in the state, but residents...
Bay Clinic launches pharmacy
The Bay Clinic opened a “one-stop shop” pharmacy in Keaau today, offering medication at highly discounted prices. Bay Clinic patients...
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 could have something to do...
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 health officials. To attend school,...
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 carry thousands of rat lungworm...
Millions awarded to Big Island health centers
Federal funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will help Big Island health centers provide needed care....
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. They’re all foods likely destined...
AC, operating rooms to be upgraded (update)
Gov. David Ige on Thursday released $2.4 million in construction funds for renovations at Kona Community Hospital. That will include...
