When Typhoon Dolphin passed north of Guam in May 2015, it brought winds over 100 mph, destroying nearly 400 homes and damaging many others. The storm tore branches from trees, knocked down power lines, and flattening crops, including 7,000 banana trees. Debris covered the island. In the ...
Amidst the chaos and white noise that came out of the presidential debate on Tuesday, there came crystalline moments of clarity and hints as to the future of our country. No matter whose side you were on, there aren’t many who would disagree that our country is at an unmistakable crossroads. The decision we face as we decide who we will elect as the leader of the free world will not be a small one. It’s a “bigly” decision. I was disappointed there was no audience in attendance at the debate and the fact there was no mic that could pick up the back-and-forth comments that ...
Several recent reports are showing that tourism numbers are slowly coming back and revenue through tourism is as well. If you ask the average person if they think tourism numbers are increasing, you’re likely to get the response that it is slow. Like really slow. A trip to any of the ...
EDITOR’S NOTE: Physicians, providers and administrative staff who practice at Maui Health hospitals and clinics answer questions from the public in HEALTHWISE MAUI, which appears on Thursdays. Maui Health operates Maui Memorial Medical Center, Maui Memorial Medical Center Outpatient Clinic, Kula Hospital & Clinic and Lana‘i Community Hospital and accepts all patients. To submit a question, go to the website at mauihealth.org/healthwise. Q: What is hyperbaric oxygen therapy and how is it used for wound healing? Dr. James R. Williams, Infectious Disease, Maui Memorial Medical ...
Acknowledging Suicide Prevention Month on Maui is key for the mental wellness of our community. Raising awareness is essential in prevention work. The more community members know what to look for as risk factors and warning signs, the more lives we can reach and help them move away from suicidal ideation towards good mental health and wellness. Since the Maui wildfires last year, the potential for a rise in suicides is very possible. This is based on studies from the CDC on suicide rates following a natural disaster. While our current reported numbers do not show any significant ...
Last Friday we got word that our Publisher of 36 years will be moving on from the Maui News. Chris Minford has served the community of Maui since I was two years old, and he has been an invaluable resource to me personally throughout my short time here on the Valley Isle. I would like to ...
