Keali‘i Lopez, the Hawai‘i director of AARP, has a village to help her care for her 81-year-old mother: her adult son, daughter-in-law and two sisters chip in to provide around-the-clock care, and the family recently hired someone to help twice…
February is American Heart Month. In Hawaii, the Department of Health (DOH) reports that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and is responsible for nearly 4,000 deaths per year. One of the biggest contributors to cardiovascular disease is stress. Sarah…
The growing number of seniors is a personal challenge for hundreds of thousands of local families and a collective challenge for all of Hawai‘i. IF you donʻt see this silver tsunami coming, you’re not paying attention,” says Jim Shon, president…
Ever feel like you have bad breath? If you’re worried about your breath, it’s hard to be confident about what you’re saying. HMSA Dental can help. Dry mouth Dry mouth is the leading cause of bad breath. Dehydration and…
Congratulations, you’re expecting! Pregnancy brings countless changes, including a few to your gums and teeth. With HMSA Dental, expecting moms get enhanced dental benefits, so be sure to talk to your dentist about health risks during pregnancy. Safe dental…
The new year is right around the corner, and now's the time to explore our new benefits packages that will help you to attract and retain the best employees for your business. Call us today and take advantage of everything…
The new year is right around the corner, and now’s the time to lock in your health plan rates before they change, with Kaiser Permanente. Contact us by December 9, 2019, and if eligible, we’ll lock your small business rate…
Going to the dentist isn’t something that most people look forward to. But when you have HMSA Dental, it’s worth the visit. Your dentist can help you prevent health problems that go far beyond cavities. Here’s why regular dentist visits…
It’s natural to keep an eye on the cost of health care premiums, but it’s not the only health-related cost that impacts your business. Productivity losses linked to absences cost U.S. employers $1,685 per employee per year¹ and smaller businesses…
Emma Tugade says she was wracked with pain, and felt half-dead when she first came to the Gulick Elder Center more than 10 years ago. Today, the 73-year-old says, “I feel like I’m born again!” The center is one of…
We included this topic in two statewide surveys: The BOSS Survey of 405 local business leaders and the 808 Poll of 547 members of the general public. In both surveys, we led the discussion on marijuana with this question: "Would…
Jean Melnikoff, VP of human resources at Kaiser Permanente Hawaii, offers these ways to keep your workforce healthy and productive PART 1: WHY The familiar statement, “Our people are our greatest asset,” is especially true today because finding new…
Hawai‘i is often ranked as the healthiest state in the country, but we still have challenges. In this section, we hear from professionals about important health care issues and opportunities. Q&A with Michael B. Stollar President and Chief Executive Officer,…
Fostering vibrant, healthy, and engaged lives for ourselves and our families leads to stronger communities. Read more about how to create a culture of wellness for Hawai‘i’s kūpuna. Soderholm bus & mobility offers an array of vehicles and conversions…
A career in dentistry can be extremely rewarding with many opportunities. Whether you’re in pre-dentistry, dental school, residency or a practicing associate, building a strong foundation early best leverages the resources available to help make your dreams a reality. Here…
Research shows that telehealth has the potential to save companies and consumers money. However, only 15% of doctors use telehealth with their patients.¹ So while embracing telehealth presents great cost-saving opportunities, it’s important for employers to fully understand the telehealth…
Overall, the Islands are often ranked as the healthiest state in America. But diabetes, excessive drinking, vaping and other problems are on the rise and health outcomes are worse than average for some local groups, including Native Hawaiians, other Pacific…
Beverly Creamer’s Report on Health and Wellness covers a lot of important issues. In this column, I focus on one person and one issue: You and your personal health. Your health depends on a lot of factors, many of which you…
With a small business, just one sick employee can have an immediate ripple effect on your operations. Other employees have to work harder to keep things on track – plus they’re at risk of getting sick too. With most people…
It's never too late to get healthy! A healthy lifestyle can start with simply by adopting some healthy habits to help you live longer, gain energy, focus and happiness. Read and learn from Hawaii’s leading wellness companies on living healthy! UHA…
A Hawaii Island-based company is part of a fast-growing industry: making cannabidiol, or CBD products, for people seeking natural pain relief and other benefits. Steve Sakala and Melinda Goossen are part of one of the country’s fastest-growing industries: making and…
A friend from California brought me a gift: two chocolate bars infused with THC, the substance in marijuana that gets you high and has medical benefits for some people. Except for the small red "THC!" flag in the bottom right…
‘Tis the season of congested airports, packed planes, and long flights. Even the most experienced travelers will tell you that it’s stressful to travel during the holidays. If you’re getting ready for a trip this winter, here’s how to stay…
Everyone in this nonprofit has dealt with mental illness “Bud Bowles saved my life. He came to my aid when I was floundering and gave me a kit of tools so I could deal with my mental illness,” says Mark…