I Donated a Kidney to a Stranger. You Might Consider It Too.
The National Kidney Foundation says about 90,000 people in the U.S. need a kidney, and 12 people die every day while waiting for one.
Health & Wellness
Grab Your Racket! A Major Pickleball Event Is Coming to Honolulu.
The Hawai‘i Pacific Health ESPN Honolulu Open features 33 indoor courts, free clinics and tournaments for every skill level, including corporate teams.
Family Promise Focuses on Homeless Children and Their Families
1 in 30 Hawai‘i children experience homelessness each year, and it can have “a disproportionate effect over the rest of their lives.”
Hospice in Hawai‘i: Myths Vs. Reality
End-of-life care professionals debunk misconceptions and explain how to find the best hospice services for your loved ones.
Finding the Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Office Setup
Alexander MacGregor uses his training in occupational therapy to redesign workspaces and prevent conditions such as carpal tunnel, sciatica and neck pain.
The Maui Farm Helps Create Healthy Futures for Families
Women and children in crisis live at the farm and learn skills that help lead to sustainable, independent lives.
My Job Is Helping Kūpuna Spend Their Golden Years at Home
Caregiver Joeziah Routt-Rivera helps aging clients with chores, errands, meals, medications and personal care.
Why Your Company Should Embrace Mindfulness
This simple practice leads to stress reduction, improved decision-making and better interpersonal relationships.
My Job Is Leading Patient Simulations to Help Train UH Nursing Students
Alex Munro turned his theater background into a unique role guiding actors who perform as patients, including difficult conversations and emotions.
A Honolulu Neurologist and Architect Are Tackling Brain Health
An eclectic group of local leaders has founded the Brain Health Applied Research Institute, aiming to draw from many disciplines and traditions to improve people’s cognitive well-being
My Job Is Helping People Destress Through Forest Bathing
A certified forest-therapy guide leads visitors and locals into the woods.
Hawai‘i Has the Longest Life Expectancy in the Nation, But Not for Everyone
A brief look at health statistics and disparities, including among men and Native Hawaiians.
This Nonprofit Helps Recovering Addicts Transform Their Lives
Habilitat’s 30-month residential program gives people the time and resources to work through issues and train for future jobs.
Growing Up in an Age of Anxiety
Hawai‘i’s young people are struggling with mental health issues. Nearly half of high school girls and 60% of LGBTQ+ students experience depression. And help can be hard to find.
Keeping Hawai‘i Healthy 2023
As Hawai‘i begins to loosen Covid regulations, hear from our local healthcare leaders on the key issues affecting our state in the coming year.
Local Companies Are Honored for Excellence in Home Care
The CEO of Ho‘okele Home Care, one of the honorees, explains how they serve 300 seniors on O‘ahu and Maui.
My Job Is Helping Patients Access Health and Social Services
Community health care professional Airleen Lucero works on the front line of medicine: outreach and education.
5 Tips on Finding Moments of Joy in Your Day
For stressed-out leaders, an executive coach offers simple steps to rekindle happiness and gratitude.
My Job as a Hospice Nurse Is Bringing Comfort to Patients
Navian Hawaii’s Kymberly James is part of an end-of-life team that includes doctors, social workers and spiritual counselors.
Improving Mental Health with an Innovative App
The MindKloud developers explain how it measures anxiety and depression as well as mental health resilience.
The Reality of Abortion in Hawai‘i
Abortion is legal in the Islands, but access and support fall short. Khara Jabola-Carolus of the State Commission on the Status of Women explains what women really need.
How 4 College Athletes Deal with Stress, Anxiety and Living Far from Home
College life is demanding for everyone: Attending classes and completing homework, studying for tests and working part-time jobs – often while living away from home for the first time. On top of all that, collegiate student-athletes must also balance practices,…
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?
The All-Volunteer Hawai‘i Parkinson Association Supports Patients and Caregivers
The resource center at St. Francis Healthcare System helps people find specialist doctors, exercise classes, support groups and more.