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State launches new ‘Beat Diabetes’ public service campaign
For people with prediabetes, losing just 5% to 7% of body weight can reduce the chance of developing diabetes by more than 50% for adults at high risk.
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.
Be The Match Hawai‘i Searching For Donors
Be The Match Hawai‘i continues its search to find a donor for Jaden Ah Mow of Hilo.
Coronavirus Community Testing Program to Begin This Week
Hawai‘i will no longer test only those patients who meet the criteria for COVID-19.
Hilo Heart Walk set for Late March
The event is designed to bring families and friends together to learn, share and practice lifestyle habits that will lead to healthier, longer lives free of heart disease and stroke.
53 Self-Monitor for Coronavirus in Hawai‘i After Visiting Japanese Couple Tests Positive
One man remains in quarantine as Department of Health investigation continues.
New, Contagious Pneumonia Confirmed in China
It’s not known precisely how, or how easily, the virus passes through the population.
DOH Begins ‘Stop Flu at School’ Program
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health’s annual Stop Flu at School program began last week and will continue in 185 public schools statewide.
Walmart Wellness Day Set for Weekend
Walmart is inviting customers to Walmart Wellness Day, where they can get free health services and resources, including information on better heart health.
Senators Send Letter to EPA on Chlorpyrifos
In the letter, the senators ask the EPA to reverse its decision and place a ban on chlorpyrifos immediately in the interest of protecting public health.
DOH to Hold Stop Flu at School Program
DOH will hold flu vaccination clinics in 185 public schools statewide from Oct. 14 through Nov. 27, 2019
American Lung Association Pushing Early Detection
Through its LUNG FORCE initiative, the Lung Association raises awareness about lung cancer in both women and men.
Rat Lungworm Survivors to Meet in June
The Rat Lungworm (RLW) survivor support group meets to map out a plan of action on Wednesday, June 19 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Kea‘au Community Center.
REPORT: Average Big Island Resident Should Shed 49 Pounds
Based on average weight, Hawai‘i is considered to be one of the healthiest states in the US, based on 2017 data reported by the organization State of Obesity.
Health Equity and Accountability Act Introduced
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) introduced S.3660, the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA) of 2018 on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018.
Big Island Student Honored for Healthier Hawai‘i Essay
The fifth annual contest focuses on health and wellness in the next 50 years.
Two Decades of Tobacco Use Reduction Results in $1B Healthcare Savings
By reducing the number of youth, adult and pregnant smokers over the past two decades, Hawaiʻi saved $1 billion from 2000 to 2017.
ObamaCare Enrollment Extension Request Denied
The Trump Administration declined to extend the HealthCare.gov sign-up period amid a last-minute surge of enrollees.
REPORT: Hawai‘i No. 2 Healthiest State in Nation
According to United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings Annual Report for 2017, Hawai‘i lost its No. 1 ranking as the healthiest state to Massachusetts.
