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AARP hosting health care reform meeting

AARP hosting health care reform meeting

This AARP meeting is open to anyone and everyone interested in health care reform. AARP membership is not required.

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Hawaii Traveller Tips resource for visitors with disabilities

Hawaii Traveller Tips resource for visitors with disabilities

MEDIA RELEASE DCAB UPDATES “HAWAI‘I TRAVELER TIPS” A RESOURCE FOR VISITORS WHO HAVE DISABILITIES OR HEALTH CONDITIONS HONOLULU – The state’s Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) has updated its “Hawai‘i Traveler Tips” informational guide for the islands of O‘ahu, Hawai‘i, Kaua‘i, Maui, and Moloka‘i. The guide contains extensive information on resources for visitors to […]

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30 cases of Novel H1N1 Flu in Hawaii with the addition of four today

30 cases of Novel H1N1 Flu in Hawaii with the addition of four today

Media Releases compiled by Baron Sekiya/Hawaii247.com Hawaii’s number of confirmed cases increased by four today (May 19) bringing the total to 30. As of May 19, 2009, 5 a.m. HST the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 48 states have 5,469 confirmed cases (not including today’s four new Hawaii cases) and six deaths. As […]

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Bike to Work week promotes riding bikes to create a leaner, greener commuter.

Mayor promotes pedal power for commuters

Bike to Work week promotes riding bikes to create a leaner, greener commuter.

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Hawaii Covering Kids health insurance update

MEDIA RELEASE Keiki Care ended Dec. 31, 2008. However, federal reauthorization of the children’s health insurance program (CHIP) on Feb. 4 will encourage the state to revive Keiki Care. In the meantime, HMSA Children’s Plan is currently available for $55 per month per child. Call 1-800-620-4672 on the Neighbor Islands for more information.  Download a […]

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'Based on assessment of all available information, and following several expert consultations, I have decided to raise the current level of influenza pandemic alert from phase 4 to phase 5.' - Dr Margaret Chan, WHO Director-General

World Health Organization raises flu pandemic alert from 4 to 5

‘Based on assessment of all available information, and following several expert consultations, I have decided to raise the current level of influenza pandemic alert from phase 4 to phase 5.’ – Dr Margaret Chan, WHO Director-General

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The Puna Community Medical Center's health fair offered free healthy food samples, information and services

Getting healthy in Puna

The Puna Community Medical Center’s health fair offered free healthy food samples, information and services

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State explores worksite wellness as a cost saving measure

MEDIA RELEASE HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Healthy Hawai‘i Initiative (HHI) hosted a State Agency Worksite Wellness Meeting today. The Worksite Wellness Meeting brought together state agency directors and representatives, insurance providers, and unions to learn about comprehensive worksite wellness programming, to discuss the potential benefits and identify strategies necessary for […]

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NHCH elects new board of directors, officers

WAIMEA – At the Dec. 11 meeting of the North Hawaii Community Hospital Board of Directors, the new board was officially elected and will immediately begin its responsibilities at the hospital, according to a statement from NHCH. The new board includes nine new community members along with four members who have been serving on the […]

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Former mayor suffers leg pain, resting at home

Former Big Island Mayor Harry Kim is home after spending two nights at Hilo Medical Center suffering pain to his back, hip and right leg. A county news release issued Tuesday said, Kim, 69, was hospitalized Friday after the pains began Thanksgiving Day and became so severe he could not walk. Kim now is resting […]

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