How Hawaiʻi's Light Pollution Affects Wildlife and Humans
Wedge-tailed shearwater fledging season runs from early November to late December. That’s when hundreds of grounded birds are found on roads and in people’s yards in Hawai‘i each year.
Health & Wellness
Sanitary Best Practices Before Your Employees Return to the Office
Many local businesses have been working remotely but are considering a return to the office when the pandemic is finally over. I interviewed Scott Paul, CEO of Kleenco Group, about what to do before taking that step.
What is an Employer's Role in Promoting Vaccination?
Having a fully vaccinated workforce may be the only way some companies survive. But employers that implement mandatory vaccine policies will face significant practical and legal concerns.
5 Steps to Biki Commutes
Biki, Honolulu's bike-share program, offers a healthy way to commute, says Todd Boulanger, executive director of Bikeshare Hawaii.
Hawai‘i Doctors Talk About Diagnostic Breakthroughs and Practicing in a Pandemic
While the ever-changing nature of COVID-19 has proven frustrating around the world, it's also the challenge that infectious disease specialists have been training for their entire career.
Pandemic May Be Cloaking Sex Trafficking Cases in Hawaiʻi
A report called “Sex Trafficking in Hawai‘i” examines the scope and complexity of a problem for which data is hard to collect. The report’s findings are disturbing enough, but it was conducted before the pandemic. People who support local survivors…
Navigating Periods of Burnout and Disorder
The state of exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress — otherwise known as burnout — is nothing new, but the COVID-19 pandemic has brought mental wellness to the forefront.
Go the Extra 'Smile' for Your Employees
SMILEWell SMILEWell is an oral health wellness program geared towards improving oral health (and ultimately, overall health) of Hawaii Dental Service (HDS) members so they can Live Well, Smile More. All HDS group dental plans come with exclusive access to…
Overworked and Overwhelmed? Build Your Burnout Prevention Toolkit
The panel presents tools and strategies for individuals and leaders to better understand and combat burnout by meeting three basic needs: autonomy, mastery, and relatedness
How Do I Choose The Right Health Plan For My Company?
Finding the right health plan partner for your company can be tough. You can start by figuring out the health care issues that matter most to your workforce and look for a health plan that can meet those needs. But…
The Mental Health Connection for Leaders: How to Care for Yourself and Your Team
Self-care can quickly take a back burner when you’re living amidst a global pandemic and have had to deal with sudden changes to work, childcare, and other aspects of your day-to-day life. The Mental Health Connection for Leaders, a UHA…
The Mental Health Connection for Leaders: How to Care for Yourself and Your Team
Join clinical consultant Heather Pierucki, UHA Medical Director Dr. Kathleen Kozak and workplace wellness consultant Michael Story, three Hawaii leaders in our medical care and wellness community for a discussion on how leaders can care for themselves and their teams,…
Workplace Drug Tests Show Less Use of Some Types of Drugs
But Diagnostic Laboratory Services’ toxicology expert finds an increase in marijuana use especially troubling Workplace drug tests taken in Hawai‘i during the pandemic show a decrease in the use of amphetamines, cocaine and opiates, while marijuana use has been on…
UPDATED: How Can You Help?
SURVEY DONATE VOLUNTEER This landing page shows the many community efforts in Hawai‘i that have been launched during the COVID-19 crisis. Read the brief descriptions and follow the links to learn more or support the effort. …
Interview: Ron Vance, President, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals, Hawai‘i Region
As Hawai‘i’s people return to offices, stores, restaurants and other shared locations, what do you think are the main health precautions we should focus on? Hawai‘i is able to begin reopening because our community has embraced guidance from public health…
Taking Care of Business
These are challenging and unprecedented times in Hawai‘i, particularly for the healthcare industry. In this section, we hear about the important issues our healthcare leaders are dealing with and the key insights and perspectives they have to help guide us…
The New Dental Experience
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the face of dentistry in Hawaii. People will notice changes as dentists work diligently to provide safer environments for their patients. “HDS and our participating dentists are focused on taking care of your smile while…
How to Support the Well-being of Your Employees in a Changed World
Part III of a three-part series of timely workplace advice articles from the Hawaii Employers Council We have long realized that employees who are anxious about medical, financial or emotional issues at home are more likely to be absent or…
The Future of Hawai‘i Health Care Is Now – Part II
COVID-19 is accelerating many changes in health care beyond telemedicine, including how doctors, nurses and other health care professionals are trained; new rules on vaccinations and testing; and how we handle future pandemics.
The Future of Hawai‘i Health Care Is Now – Part I
Among the many changes accelerated by COVID-19 is the widespread use of telemedicine, which increases access and, hopefully, will reduce costs. But increased use of telemedicine will also require changes in training, reimbursements, regulations and more. COVID-19 has changed the…
You Can Help Fight COVID-19 By Answering 6 Confidential Questions Online
AlohaTrace offers a simple way for people in Hawai‘i to help fight the spread of COVID-19. The online platform asks you up to six confidential and anonymous questions. I completed the survey in only 20 seconds because I have no…
How to Deal with Anger, Sadness or Fear at Work
Feel like you’re on a roller coaster emotionally? You’re not alone. Here’s how to keep it together while working during a pandemic.
Virtual Interview on COVID-19: Mark Yamakawa, President & CEO, Hawaii Dental Service (HDS)
How are you coping amid the COVID-19 crisis? A pandemic is a new experience for many of us, including HDS. It’s putting all of us to the test and has shown us the importance of being flexible and nimble to…
Virtual Interview on COVID-19: LJ Duenas, Executive Director, Alzheimer's Association, Aloha Chapter
How are you coping amid the COVID-19 crisis? This is a very stressful time for many, with fear, anxiety and much uncertainty of what tomorrow will look like. Focusing on managing stress and staying calm has been a priority for…
The Future of Hawai‘i Health Care Is Now – Part II
COVID-19 is accelerating many changes in health care beyond telemedicine, including how doctors, nurses and other health care professionals are trained; new rules on vaccinations and testing; and how we handle future pandemics.
How to Increase Visitor Spending
Millions more tourists are coming to Hawai‘i and venturing beyond the resort areas – crowding our parks, beaches, hiking trails, roads and more. But total inflation-adjusted visitor spending has actually declined, which means there is no extra money to fix…
Hawai‘i’s Best Places to Work 2021
71 companies of all sizes worked hard and thoughtfully to support their employees. In return, each company got a loyal and enthusiastic workforce.
