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Sharing Mana‘o

Yesterday, February 7, 2024, would have been my father’s 92nd birthday. I won’t wish him a “Happy Heavenly Birthday,” though, because he didn’t subscribe to the belief that Heaven is where good people go in the afterlife. “Heaven,” he would say, “is here and now.” And he would ...

WE are community

Aloha a me Hau‘oli Makahiki Hou to all our Maui County residents and families! The beginning of each year is typically a time for change and reflection. As we close off a physically and emotionally devastating 2023, we are more motivated to emerge as a new community. Unlike other ...

Healthwise Maui

• Q: How should I prepare for an MRI? Dennis Mckeon, Director of Diagnostic Imaging, Maui Health: An MRI is a non-invasive, painless scan that uses magnetism and radio waves to create images of organs inside your body. Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, you can eat, drink, and take ...

Healthwise Maui

• Q: Is “cold turkey” the best way to quit smoking? Dr. Kimble Poon, Cardiologist, Kaiser Permanente Hawaii: Quitting smoking can significantly reduce your risk of a variety of health problems, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and COPD. It can even extend your life! While there ...

No Ka ‘Oi Health

Welcome to 2024! ‘Tis the month when many of us choose to make a New Year’s resolution to improve an aspect of our life. Many people choose to set a goal around living healthier, for themselves and for their children. If you are interested in making one change to improve your health and the ...

Sharing Mana‘o

Mahalo to Maui News readers who took the time over the past couple of weeks to share memories of their favorite long-gone Maui restaurants. Here’s a sampling, along with my supporting documentation. Robbie: “Banyan Inn had the best blueberry cream pie! Omuro’s for the breaded ...