Maui County lacked sufficient housing even before Aug. 8, 2023, when the fires that razed Lahaina led to a heartbreaking loss of life and destroyed an estimated 3,000 homes. Rents and home values have gone up since. More than a year later, Maui County needs all hands on deck to help resolve ...
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 (https://go.hawaii.edu/atU), the Associated Press and local news outlets announced a USDA investigation of the multi-state Boar’s Head listeria outbreak (https://go.hawaii.edu/eta), and the Department of Justice announced action against a cheese manufacturing company in California relating to listeria ...
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 ...
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, but their impact is profoundly felt in our island communities. Now, more than ever, it is crucial for independent physicians to come together and drive the change we wish to see in healthcare. My journey into medicine was inspired by a desire to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. ...
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 ...
