Keeping Hawai‘i Healthy 2022
As Hawai‘i begins to loosen Covid regulations, hear from our local healthcare leaders on the key issues affecting our state in the coming year.
Health & Wellness
Vaccine Resistance and Red Hill Crisis Share a Common Thread: “Social Weakness”
When people lack connection to the broader community, they can make poor decisions.
My Job as a Psychiatric Nurse at the Hawai‘i State Hospital
Tom Davidson says many staffers treat patients like family and view them as people who have gone through traumatic experiences and need help to get better.
How Covid Changed Restaurants in Hawai‘i
People inside the industry describe their struggles, innovations and hopes for the future.
For a Healthy Hawaiʻi
Supporting community organizations can bring about positive change in the health and well-being of everyone.
How Has the Pandemic Changed Your Behavior?
Surveys of business leaders and the general public ask about remote work, shopping, eating out and more.
Two Surveys Ask About Covid-19 Issues at Work and at Home
We asked about personal vaccination statuses, whether workplaces have vaccination policies and how concerned people are about contracting the virus.
Hawai‘i Pacific Health’s Ray Vara is 2021 CEO of the Year
He has led the nonprofit’s growth and improved health care for more than a decade while also focusing on the broad factors that impact the health of Hawai‘i’s people.
Thinking About Death Should be Part of Your Life
We interviewed people who help individuals and their families cope with death and celebrate the lives of those who have passed.
Local Funerals Smaller, Delayed or Virtual During Covid-19
Pandemic restrictions only allow small gatherings, so families and funeral homes have had to get creative so people can say goodbye to loved ones.
Care that Keeps on Giving
Kaiser Permanente impacts the health and well-being of the community at large by investing in nonprofits and organizations across the state.
Taking Care of Business
Hear about the important issues our leaders are dealing with and the key insights and perspectives they have to help guide us as we move forward into an unknown future.
How Hawaiʻi's Light Pollution Affects Wildlife and Humans
Wedge-tailed shearwater fledging season runs from early November to late December. That’s when hundreds of grounded birds are found on roads and in people’s yards in Hawai‘i each year.
Sanitary Best Practices Before Your Employees Return to the Office
Many local businesses have been working remotely but are considering a return to the office when the pandemic is finally over. I interviewed Scott Paul, CEO of Kleenco Group, about what to do before taking that step.
What is an Employer's Role in Promoting Vaccination?
Having a fully vaccinated workforce may be the only way some companies survive. But employers that implement mandatory vaccine policies will face significant practical and legal concerns.
5 Steps to Biki Commutes
Biki, Honolulu's bike-share program, offers a healthy way to commute, says Todd Boulanger, executive director of Bikeshare Hawaii.
Hawai‘i Doctors Talk About Diagnostic Breakthroughs and Practicing in a Pandemic
While the ever-changing nature of COVID-19 has proven frustrating around the world, it's also the challenge that infectious disease specialists have been training for their entire career.
Pandemic May Be Cloaking Sex Trafficking Cases in Hawaiʻi
A report called “Sex Trafficking in Hawai‘i” examines the scope and complexity of a problem for which data is hard to collect.
Navigating Periods of Burnout and Disorder
The state of exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress — otherwise known as burnout — is nothing new, but the COVID-19 pandemic has brought mental wellness to the forefront.
Go the Extra 'Smile' for Your Employees
SMILEWell SMILEWell is an oral health wellness program geared towards improving oral health (and ultimately, overall health) of Hawaii Dental Service (HDS) members so they can Live Well, Smile More. All HDS group dental plans come with exclusive access to…
Overworked and Overwhelmed? Build Your Burnout Prevention Toolkit
The panel presents tools and strategies for individuals and leaders to better understand and combat burnout by meeting three basic needs: autonomy, mastery, and relatedness
How Do I Choose The Right Health Plan For My Company?
Finding the right health plan partner for your company can be tough. You can start by figuring out the health care issues that matter most to your workforce and look for a health plan that can meet those needs. But…