One-Fourth of Diabetes Patients Lose Limbs. These Doctors Are Trying to Prevent That
In Hawai‘i, diabetes-related complications are worse for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. Can limb salvage help reduce amputations?
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In Hawai‘i, diabetes-related complications are worse for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. Can limb salvage help reduce amputations?
Shannon McCormick says hearing tests and hearing aids fittings are just part of her duties as a doctor of audiology.
The business was founded in 1884 as an ice and refrigeration company, and has been owned and led by the Nobriga family since 1946.
The small grocery store in Hilo carried some fishing supplies when the Tokunaga family opened it in 1920. It’s evolved into a 6,500-square-foot fishing, diving, hunting, outdoor and firearm supply store.
The company helps manage invasive axis deer populations while providing meat products to local and mainland customers.
Started in 1995 by a marine biologist, the company now distributes seafood to more than 3,000 customers nationwide.
The family construction business has focused on the island’s renewable energy sector for 15 years.
Before she died, Twinkle Borge selected leaders for Pu‘uhonua o Wai‘anae. They’re holding the harbor community together as a permanent village is built.
A growing coalition of private companies, nonprofits and government agencies is working to develop and hire local talent for lucrative careers.