Column: Vaccinations are necessary for the public good
If we were to once again live in the pre-vaccination era rampant with epidemics of polio, measles and smallpox, few would hesitate to vaccinate themselves and their families. Read more
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Column: Universal health care in isles is necessary and doable
Column: Health risks increase from heavy metals in coal and oil
Diet, for most individuals, is the largest source of exposure to heavy metals. Read more
Column: Keys to successful New Year’s resolutions for 2019
It’s time to consolidate New Year’s resolutions for 2019. What is most important for the year ahead, amid escalating climate change, political turmoil in Washington, D.C., economic uncertainty across the globe and big questions about the future of health care? Read more
Column: It’s high stakes for climate change and time to act
Recent environmental disasters, coupled with mounting research, demonstrate the profound impact of climate change to health and prosperity. Read more
Column: Proliferation of urgent care clinics in Hawaii is worrisome
The progressive proliferation of urgent care facilities in Hawaii is a worrisome sign. The people of Hawaii are better served by sustainable relationships with primary care providers. Read more
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Column: Future of U.S. health care remains highly uncertain
While the majority of the public is opposed to a repeal of the ACA, intense uncertainty has spawned a range of competing initiatives for the future of U.S. health care. Read more
Column: Sharing the load can help prevent physician burnout
Hawaii is already struggling to solve a severe, ongoing physician shortage. Why are they burning out, and what can be done to prevent our doctors from running for the door? Read more
Column: Injured workers in Hawaii deserve much better care
We might complain about our jobs and look forward to our next vacation, but to work is a sacred honor. Read more
‘Integrity diffusion’ is now new epidemic in today’s world
Today’s society has an abundance of quality professionals you can trust. Read more
Dying well, living longer draw interest at local book festival
The recent Hawaii Book and Music Festival was another great success. It was the first time that the Wellness in Hawaii Program extended for two full days. Read more
Hawaii Book & Music Festival explores how to live well
This year, for the first time, the Hawaii Book & Music Festival will expand the “Wellness in Hawaii” track to two full days. Read more
Medically assisted death bill should not have been passed
Hawaii should not have passed a law to condone actively facilitating death. During this legislative session a Pandora’s box was opened for medically assisted death in the form of House Bill 2739. Read more
Seeking profit, firms plan withdrawal from health care
Create a healthy society through pono education
The upcoming Hawaii International Health and Education Kolisko Conference aims to inspire the future of education and health care. Read more
Cutting health programs to pay for road initiatives is unwise
Expect key American entitlements — Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security — to be on the chopping block in Congress this year. Read more
Raising insurance coverage for non-opioid treatment could help crisis
The opioid epidemic remains a leading and escalating public health crisis with 2 million Americans now dependent on opiates at an annual cost of $78.5 billion in the U.S. Read more
Conference to explore emerging field of regenerative medicine
Regenerative medicine aims to cultivate new living tissue to replace or repair function that has been lost as the result of normal aging, disease or trauma. Read more
Low health risk does not curb dangers of asbestos exposure
How great is the health risk posed by asbestos exposure? A public debate was reignited by a recent fire starting on the 26th floor of the Marco Polo high-rise condominiums. Read more
Bipartisan effort to repair Obamacare is only answer
Repealing Obamacare is not the answer. Placing it under siege is even worse. Efforts to forge a bipartisan solution to improve and refine this legislation, which is already insuring so many more Americans, is the only reasonable course of action. Read more
Mindfulness meditation offers low-cost way to boost health
Mindfulness exercises assisted patients in better understanding their pain and to separate the actual pain from fear, uncertainty and old memories. It also helped participants make better lifestyle choices and assess appropriate activity levels, food intake and how much medication they actually needed. Read more
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