Don't blame us for the last-second news: U.S. Senator Brian Schatz, D–Hawaii, will hold a town hall meeting on Lanai on Friday, July 7. According to a news release his office sent out TODAY, "Senator Schatz will give updates on his work in Washington and take questions from constituents on their concerns." Given all the fun and games going on in Washington these days … [Read more...] about TOMORROW, July 7: Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz to hold town hall meeting on Lanai
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Islands Hospice Earns CHAP Accreditation
Islands Hospice has been awarded Community Health Accreditation Partner, Inc., Accreditation under the CHAP Hospice Standards of Excellence. By achieving CHAP Accrediation, Islands Hospice has also been deemed to meet the Medicare Conditions of Participation and is certified as a Medicare provider. “By achieving CHAP Accreditation, Islands Hospice has shown a commitment to … [Read more...] about Islands Hospice Earns CHAP Accreditation
This Wednesday, Aug. 20: Medicare and Medicaid 101
Hale Makua Health Services invites the public to a Medicare and Medicaid workshop this Wednesday (and every Wednesday until Oct. 15). Learn the basics of social health care programs that are geared to low income residents and our kupuna population. Know the options available to you and your ohana. Free. 6pm. Care Homes by Hale Makua (1540 L. Main St., Wailuku); 808-873-6616, … [Read more...] about This Wednesday, Aug. 20: Medicare and Medicaid 101
Buying Friends, Awful Ice Cream and Breast Deodorant
As usual, here's the round-up on the weirdest events from around the world... THE PRICE OF FRIENDSHIP "Whoever said, 'Money can't buy you friends' clearly hasn't been on the Internet recently," wrote The New York Times in April, pointing to various social media support services that create online superstars by augmenting one's Facebook "friends," Twitter "followers" and … [Read more...] about Buying Friends, Awful Ice Cream and Breast Deodorant
Hawaii Health Connector Up For Month, Signs Up Just 257 People
Just 257 people in the entire State of Hawaii have so far signed up for insurance using Hawaii Health Connector, according to this Nov. 15 Pacific Business News story. That’s right–after all the political fighting and election campaigning and Supreme Court arguing, that’s what we get. The thing’s been up and running since Oct. 15 (it was supposed to go live on Oct. 1) and, so … [Read more...] about Hawaii Health Connector Up For Month, Signs Up Just 257 People