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The Big Island Is Confronting A Big Problem With Fentanyl Courtesy: Kimo Alameda/2022

The Big Island Is Confronting A Big Problem With Fentanyl

One person dies every 11 days on the island from a drug overdose. A growing majority of those deaths involve the powerful, synthetic opioid fentanyl.

Lawsuit: State Failed To Help Severely Disabled Boy Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Lawsuit: State Failed To Help Severely Disabled Boy

Hawaii still lacks long-term secure facilities for students with behavioral issues who can end up being housed on the mainland. 

Drug Overdoses Are On The Rise On Kauai. Meth Is Still The Main Reason Courtesy: Kauai County

Drug Overdoses Are On The Rise On Kauai. Meth Is Still The Main Reason

Although some antidotes like Narcan can help prevent opioid deaths, meth is still the leading cause of drug overdose overall in Hawaii.

What To Know About This Biometric Most Fitness Trackers Measure visualspace/E+ via Getty Images

What To Know About This Biometric Most Fitness Trackers Measure

Heart rate is one of the most popular features on wearable health devices, but users may not fully understand what it means.

Federal Budget Bill Permanently Increases Medicaid Funding For US Pacific Territories Carlo Domingo/Civil Beat/2022

Federal Budget Bill Permanently Increases Medicaid Funding For US Pacific Territories

Local officials say the money could help improve access to cancer treatment in island communities.

Newly Discovered Species Of Gut Bacteria May Be A Culprit Behind Rheumatoid Arthritis Peter Dazeley/The Image Bank via Getty Images

Newly Discovered Species Of Gut Bacteria May Be A Culprit Behind Rheumatoid Arthritis

Findings suggest that previously unknown species of bacteria is the culprit because is found only in the intestines of people with rheumatoid arthritis.

The Fight Over Abortion Access In Guam Has Broad Implications For Women In The Pacific Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

The Fight Over Abortion Access In Guam Has Broad Implications For Women In The Pacific

Guam is a hub for medical services in the region, often the first stop for patients seeking care before coming to Hawaii.

Meggai na Pasienten Taotao Pasifiku Debidi U Ma Muebi Siha Pot Para u Fanmanrisibi i Nana’lå’la’ na Daialasis Carlo Domingo/Civil Beat/2022

Meggai na Pasienten Taotao Pasifiku Debidi U Ma Muebi Siha Pot Para u Fanmanrisibi i Nana’lå’la’ na Daialasis

Unu gi halom singko na natibon Chamorro gi Notte Marianas gai daiabetes, ya i diniseha para daialasis sigi ha’ kahulo’. LÃ¥o i sentron daialasis manggaige solamente gi islan kapitÃ¥t Saipan.

Report: Hawaii Needs More Health Care Employees To Meet Growing Demand Courtesy: The Queen's Health Systems/2020

Report: Hawaii Needs More Health Care Employees To Meet Growing Demand

New programs are underway to address the need for non-physician positions in the industry.

Sally Kaye: Serious As A Heart Attack Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Sally Kaye: Serious As A Heart Attack

Getting health care to rural, underserved areas is always a challenge. Dedicated workers can make all the difference.