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Workshop ‘How Clinical Trials Save Lives’ emphasizes benefits to patient care, research

Free event at University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center also marks 1-year anniversary of Susan C. Hirano Cancer CARE Community; in-person and Zoom options available.

Free online portal provides secure access to official immunization records

Launched this June, HiSIS offers a convenient resource for residents to access and manage their official immunization records.

Caregivers providing medical cannabis to qualified patients now protected by law

Gov. Josh Green signed an executive order protecting primary caregivers cultivating cannabis for patients within the bounds of the law that exists as of Dec. 31, 2024.

Big Island’s hospitals in Kona and Hilo dealing with overcapacity; what can be done?

Being at overcapacity is a problem routinely experienced at Kona Community Hospital — and also at the Big Island’s other primary hospital, Hilo Medical Center, according to spokespersons for each medical facility.

Growing Number of COVID Patients Concerns Big Island Hospitals

The increasing hospitalizations due to the Omicron variant is becoming a concern for Big Island hospitals.