We’ve been waiting a long (long!) time to welcome a full-time Ilokano Language and Amianan (Northern Indigenous communities) Instructor to our campus. And we’re thrilled that Dr. Jeffrey Tangonan Miguel Acido is finally here. We’ll tell you about his fascinating journey after we tell you ...
News headlines this year have highlighted significant food safety recalls and outbreaks. Just this month the State of Hawaii Department of Health Food and Drug Branch issued a new release detailing a dog food recall for potential listeria and salmonella contamination ...
WAIMEA, Kauai - On the Westside of Kauai lies Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF). It’s been there since 1940 and sits on a pristine stretch of Hawaiian aina that boasts white sands for miles. There’s a great restaurant at the base and once a year the naval facility opens to the ...
Q: I have a family history of breast cancer. Do general mammogram recommendations apply to me? Rachel Thelen, Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner, Maui Memorial Medical Center Outpatient Clinic: Mammograms are an important screening tool for breast cancer because they are able to ...
By Craig Hamasaki, MD As a dedicated physician practicing in Hawaii, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges that our healthcare system faces. Among the most pressing issues are physician burnout and the growing shortage of healthcare professionals. These challenges are not unique to Hawaii, ...
The start of a new school year is always exciting for our students—especially our new students—and for our administration, faculty, and staff, as well. Our Fall 2024 classes started exactly one month ago and we’re happy to report that the semester has gotten off to a great start. One ...