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.
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
