#Hawaii Health Care
Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association celebrates 85th anniversary; now serves 780,000 members
The Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association has been providing access to high-quality, affordable healthcare for its members in Hawaiʻi since it was founded by social workers in 1938.
UH professor joins fellowship program at UC Davis nursing school
Donna-Marie Palakiko’s project focuses on addressing asthma inequities among Native Hawaiians through the implementation and testing of a culturally tailored mHealth tool.
University of Hawai‘i: gut bacteria linked to mental health, other chronic disease risks
Medical and economic researchers developed profiles to discover higher rates of risk among Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.
Home Healthcare Presents New Challenges in Era of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the professional lives of nurses everywhere, including those who work outside of traditional hospital settings.
Lawmakers Call on Congressional Leadership to Extend CHIP Funding
Hawai‘i is one of 10 states that will exhaust its CHIP funding by the end of this year if Congress does not act immediately.
Legislation Introduced to Create Public Healthcare Option
Nearly 30 million people remain uninsured. This legislation will help workers who do not have employer-sponsored coverage…
Schatz Introduces Public Health Care Option Legislation
The legislation would provide Americans with a new high-quality, low-cost choice when purchasing health insurance.
56K Hawai‘i Residents Could Lose Insurance Under New Healthcare Bill
The bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act caps spending on Medicaid and cuts $772 billion in federal Medicaid spending.
Hawai‘i Long-Term Elder Care Scores High
But more needs to be done as baby boomers reach their 80s and the number of people who can provide family caregiving services decreases dramatically.
West Hawaii Community Health Center Waikoloa Open House
West Hawaii Community Health Center invites the community to its Open House on Friday, April 28, at its Waikoloa health center in Waikoloa Village.
Kaiser Permanente Celebrating Record Membership
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi is celebrating record membership growth in the Islands with over 250,000 members, increasing 11 percent over the last four years. “It has been our privilege to care for the people of Hawaiʻi for nearly six decades. Our focus on putting patients and their families first, enabling them to choose a top-notch primary […]
‘Live Longer and Feel Better’ Event
Hui Malama Ola Na ‘Oiwi will host a health and wellness event in Hilo on Dec. 10.
