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…
