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Raising brain health awareness

LIHUE — June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and the Developmentally Disabled Council of Hawaii partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association to host Pili Me…

New wheels (and safety too!)

Hundreds of keiki were introduced to the safety surrounding the world of bicycles and skateboards on Saturday when Wilcox Health hosted the 10th annual Bicycle…

Hawaii health system ranks No. 2 in annual scorecard

Hawaii’s health system ranked second in the U.S., according to latest report from The Commonwealth Fund. The annual “Scorecard on State Health System Performance” evaluates…

Sun safety urged as Memorial Day Weekend heats up

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer— a timely reminder for island beachgoers and hikers alike to practice sun safety under Hawaii’s intense rays.…

JONES: Dear Doug: Why are you a total teetotaler?

The question in the headline? This must be serious! A “teetotaler” is someone who refuses to imbibe any alcohol-containing liquids, whatsoever. Yes, this describes me…