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WHAT: Advance screening of HBO documentary ‘The Weight of the Nation’ WHO: Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Event is made possible with the support and participation of: * HBO Documentary Films * Hawaii State Department of Health * The Institute of Medicine * Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • National Institutes of Health * Michael & [...]

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The Hospice of Hilo Celebration of Life event is being held at Wailoa State Park in Hilo Saturday (May 5).

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie recently addressed a crowd of early childhood educators who convened for the Fifth Annual Hawaii Island Early Childhood Conference, ending his presentation with a promise that early childhood development will be a priority for the state. Close to 400 teachers, preschool directors, home-based family care providers, elementary school principals and [...]

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MEDIA RELEASE Children’s Research Triangle Hawaii hosts its first fundraiser with a Kentucky Derby Brunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at The Fairmont Orchid. Emceed by Sherry Bracken, the event will bring some Southern style to the Big Island and will include a live viewing of the Kentucky Derby Race, a Southern Brunch, Silent [...]

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MEDIA RELEASE WHAT: Prenatal Class (6-Week Series) Take this comprehensive childbirth preparation series to receive specialized training in nutrition, positions for labor, breathing techniques, infant care, breastfeeding, medicated verses natural childbirth and more. WHEN: 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, May 2 – May 30 WHERE: Kaiser Permanente –– Kona Hospital, Conference Room 3 SPEAKER: Andra Giachino, RN; [...]

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“So, You Can’t Find A Doctor?” – You are not alone. In fact, the shortage of physicians is a troubling crisis, both in the Waimea-North Hawai’i region, island- and statewide…and in many other parts of the country. To address this concern, Waimea Community Association is organizing a panel discussion for the next Waimea Town Meeting at 5:15 p.m., Thurs., May 3, 2012, in Waimea School Cafeteria.

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MEDIA RELEASE Waimea and North Hawaii residents are invited to a facilitated discussion about the future of North Hawaii Community Hospital’s Waimea Women’s Center and its maternal care program at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 at Parker School Theatre. Coordinated by Waimea Community Association, the meeting will begin with Friends of the Community Hospital Ohana, [...]

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MEDIA RELEASE U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii) introduced the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2012 (S. 2474) with Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) to improve the health of underserved minority communities. The bill is supported by nearly 200 organizations that work to overcome the health disparities that disproportionately affect minority groups. “The Health [...]

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MEDIA RELEASE “How to meditate while washing dishes” and other steps toward More Mindfulness will be presented 2-4 p.m. Sunday April 29 at Honokaa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. “More Mindfulness” (Further steps on your Personal Path to Peace) expands on last week’s program to include ways we can apply mindfulness to everyday activities, such as washing [...]

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The Hui Pu Laka Hawaiian Civic Club Aloha Lokahi Festival. Join us on April 28, 2012 at Keaukaha Beach Park. Open at 9 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. Hawaiian motion and lomilomi, lapaau and walaau.

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MEDIA RELEASE The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have approved Hawaii’s request to reduce the eligibility income limit for its QUEST-ACE and QUEST-Net programs to 133 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL), or $16,678 per year for a single adult. Currently, the state Department of Human Services (DHS) Med-QUEST Division (MQD) administers [...]

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MEDIA RELEASE Starting this month, the Hawaii Island Beacon Community (HIBC) is implementing a physician practice redesign program to transform up to 30 independent Primary Care Physician practices into Patient Centered Medical Homes (PCMH). Melinda Nugent, clinical program manager for HIBC, will lead the effort and collaborate with quality improvement coaches from the National Kidney [...]

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