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Hawaii Acupuncture Board Revokes License Of Former Member John Hill/Civil Beat/2019

Hawaii Acupuncture Board Revokes License Of Former Member

Mike Hashimoto had continued practicing despite a 2019 order not to.

Catherine Toth Fox: Waimanalo Health Center Provides The Right Space For The Right Care Courtesy: Waimanalo Health Center

Catherine Toth Fox: Waimanalo Health Center Provides The Right Space For The Right Care

Larger rooms, Native Hawaiian garden elements and natural light are attracting more patients who prefer the culturally responsive approach.

As Mental Health Crisis Worsens In Hawaii, Psychiatrist Shortage Takes Heavy Toll On Kids Claire Caulfield/Civil Beat/2021

As Mental Health Crisis Worsens In Hawaii, Psychiatrist Shortage Takes Heavy Toll On Kids

State leaders are working to bring some relief to exhausted parents, especially on the neighbor islands.

Hawaii Hospitals Are Struggling To Meet The Needs Of The Chronically Homeless David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Hospitals Are Struggling To Meet The Needs Of The Chronically Homeless

Emergency rooms are on the front line of caring for Hawaii’s most medically vulnerable homeless people, yet they lack many of the resources needed to have a lasting impact.

Danny De Gracia: Dr.-Gov. Josh Green Should Be A Health Care Hero Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Danny De Gracia: Dr.-Gov. Josh Green Should Be A Health Care Hero

The governor should be using his medical training and his whiteboard to inspire us all to be healthier.

Abortion Protections Will Be Expanded In Hawaii Under New Law David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Abortion Protections Will Be Expanded In Hawaii Under New Law

The governor also signed a new law that will make it easier for prosecutors to bring felony charges.

Beth Fukumoto: We Must Take Action To Help Teens Struggling With Mental Health Issues Megan Tagami/Civil Beat/2022

Beth Fukumoto: We Must Take Action To Help Teens Struggling With Mental Health Issues

More youth advisory councils would enable young people to be involved in decisions about the future of their community.

Hawaii Lawmaker Quietly Kills Bill To Allow Unlicensed Midwives To Continue Practicing David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Lawmaker Quietly Kills Bill To Allow Unlicensed Midwives To Continue Practicing

Supporters express disappointment in Maui Rep. Kyle Yamashita’s decision to not even give the bill a hearing.

Beth Fukumoto: We Passed Crisis Level With  Mental Health Services A Long Time Ago Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2022

Beth Fukumoto: We Passed Crisis Level With Mental Health Services A Long Time Ago

It’s been six months since I was able to see a therapist, but I am one of the lucky ones.

Larry Ellison’s Company Helps Hawaii Find Housing For Key Mental Health Hire Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Larry Ellison’s Company Helps Hawaii Find Housing For Key Mental Health Hire

Pulama Lanai held a space for a social worker that patients say is critical to their care.