New Director Joins Hawaii’s Top Mental Health Advocacy Group
Bryan Talisayan hails from Waianae and brings more than 20 years of nonprofit experience to the top job at Mental Health America of Hawaii.
One Hawaii Resident In Mandatory Coronavirus Quarantine
The man who traveled to Hubei Province in China has not shown any symptoms, but his health will be monitored in quarantine.
26 Self-Quarantined As Precaution Against Coronavirus
Some Hawaii residents who traveled to China are staying behind doors for two weeks to ensure they weren’t exposed to the coronavirus.
Fear Of The Coronavirus Probably Won’t Get You Asylum In The US
Two Chinese people taken into federal custody at Honolulu’s airport were reported to be seeking asylum because of the virus.
State, Hawaii County Partner On Coronavirus Guide
The sensible advice includes this: “Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.”
Hawaii Lawmakers Work To Keep The Mentally Ill Out Of Jail
Mental health advocates, state officials, police and lawmakers have been working together to come up with better ways to get treatment for non-violent offenders.
Lawmakers Look To Add Dental Coverage For Medicaid Recipients
The benefit was cut from Medicaid 10 years ago and local dentists say they can see the consequences.
Any Future Coronavirus Patients Will Be Quarantined At Pearl Harbor
Hawaii officials believe the likelihood of using the facility remains low, since many Chinese cities are on lockdown and most air travel is on hold.
Hawaii Medicaid Contract Award Stalled Amid Protest From Insurer
Hawaii’s Medicaid division has to temporarily suspend its insurance contract awards until a dispute is resolved.
Scientists Say Many Rat Lungworm Cases In Hawaii May Go Unreported
Costly and strict diagnostic protocols mean a long wait to find out if someone has the disease. That may soon change thanks to blood tests in the works at UH Hilo.