How Has the Pandemic Changed Your Behavior?
Surveys of business leaders and the general public ask about remote work, shopping, eating out and more.
Health & Wellness
Two Surveys Ask About Covid-19 Issues at Work and at Home
We asked about personal vaccination statuses, whether workplaces have vaccination policies and how concerned people are about contracting the virus.
Hawai‘i Pacific Health’s Ray Vara is 2021 CEO of the Year
He has led the nonprofit’s growth and improved health care for more than a decade while also focusing on the broad factors that impact the health of Hawai‘i’s people.
Thinking About Death Should be Part of Your Life
We interviewed people who help individuals and their families cope with death and celebrate the lives of those who have passed.
Local Funerals Smaller, Delayed or Virtual During Covid-19
Pandemic restrictions only allow small gatherings, so families and funeral homes have had to get creative so people can say goodbye to loved ones.
Care that Keeps on Giving
Kaiser Permanente impacts the health and well-being of the community at large by investing in nonprofits and organizations across the state.
Taking Care of Business
Hear about the important issues our leaders are dealing with and the key insights and perspectives they have to help guide us as we move forward into an unknown future.
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.
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
How Do I Choose The Right Health Plan For My Company?
Finding the right health plan partner for your company can be tough. You can start by figuring out the health care issues that matter most to your workforce and look for a health plan that can meet those needs. But…
The Mental Health Connection for Leaders: How to Care for Yourself and Your Team
Self-care can quickly take a back burner when you’re living amidst a global pandemic and have had to deal with sudden changes to work, childcare, and other aspects of your day-to-day life. The Mental Health Connection for Leaders, a UHA…
The Mental Health Connection for Leaders: How to Care for Yourself and Your Team
Join clinical consultant Heather Pierucki, UHA Medical Director Dr. Kathleen Kozak and workplace wellness consultant Michael Story, three Hawaii leaders in our medical care and wellness community for a discussion on how leaders can care for themselves and their teams,…
Workplace Drug Tests Show Less Use of Some Types of Drugs
But Diagnostic Laboratory Services’ toxicology expert finds an increase in marijuana use especially troubling Workplace drug tests taken in Hawai‘i during the pandemic show a decrease in the use of amphetamines, cocaine and opiates, while marijuana use has been on…
UPDATED: How Can You Help?
SURVEY DONATE VOLUNTEER This landing page shows the many community efforts in Hawai‘i that have been launched during the COVID-19 crisis. Read the brief descriptions and follow the links to learn more or support the effort. …
Interview: Ron Vance, President, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals, Hawai‘i Region
As Hawai‘i’s people return to offices, stores, restaurants and other shared locations, what do you think are the main health precautions we should focus on? Hawai‘i is able to begin reopening because our community has embraced guidance from public health…