Mental Health Services On Hawaii Campuses Lag Far Behind Demand
At UH Manoa, students can wait as long as two months to sit down with a therapist.
Sexually Transmitted Infections On The Rise In Hawaii
But programs for getting screened and tested for STIs on the neighbor islands are scarce and sometimes expensive.
Latest Dengue Fever Case On Maui Was Imported
A Kahului resident picked up the illness while traveling abroad.
4th Vaping Illness Confirmed In Hawaii
A total of two adolescents and two adults in Hawaii have been hospitalized for e-cigarette related lung injuries.
Maui Resident Acquires Possible Mosquito-Borne Illness
Another mosquito-borne illness that could involve dengue, chikungunya or Zika has affected a Kahului resident on Maui.
Queen’s Medical Center On ‘Losing End’ Of Battle With Meth
Some days, as many 40% of people admitted at the ER at Punchbowl have problems related to meth use, according to hospital officials.
Meth Deaths Soar in Hawaii Even As Opioids Grab Public Attention
Meth-related overdose fatalities have significantly outpaced other drug overdose deaths in the the past five years. But has anyone noticed?
Health Beat: Patients Seeking Pain Relief Should Not Be Treated As Criminals
Stephanie Deegan is one of many patients who cannot get opioids as easily, but she still needs help for severe pain.
Searching For New Ways To Keep Hawaii’s Mentally Ill Out Of Jails And ERs
At a mental health summit Wednesday, the judiciary and state agencies explored options for pre-trial diversions.
You Don’t Need To Go Far To Buy E-Cig Devices In Hawaii
A public health official worries the high number of places selling vaping supplies “normalized” the use of tobacco products for young people.