Article March 23, 2017 Children in Hawaii say "mahalo” for healthy smiles Walking through the doors of Aloha Medical Mission, you may hear the warm greeting, “Aloha, welcome to First Smile.” Keiki (young... Share Read
Article January 10, 2017 Spotlight on health: Addiction in America It started when Vanessa was 17. She was in a car accident, and a doctor prescribed OxyContin, a powerful opioid painkiller. By the... Share Read
Article January 6, 2017 Spotlight on health: Getting high cholesterol in check At 40, Michael was active and fit, a regular jogger. But when he began experiencing chest pain during his morning runs, he decided... Share Read
Article December 14, 2016 Spotlight on health: Reversing the diabetes epidemic For millions of Americans, diabetes is an unexpected and life-altering diagnosis. This is true for Siani, a college student, who... Share Read
Article December 9, 2016 Bright idea: Connecting the dots that determine population health What is population health? We’re all familiar with our own healthcare needs: We do our best to stay fit and healthy, but... Share Read
Article November 21, 2016 The promise of primary care: Lessons from four states For decades, our country’s healthcare system has grown increasingly specialized. However, studies show that primary care is more... Share Read
Article November 21, 2016 Bringing better dental care to rural America People in rural areas often struggle to obtain dental care. They report being less likely than others to have seen a dentist in a... Share Read
Article November 21, 2016 Three ways to stop underestimating women’s heart disease Heart disease is the number one cause of death among women in the U.S. killing nearly 300,000 women a year -- more than all forms... Share Read
Article November 21, 2016 The new house call: "Man Van" puts healthcare on wheels Women live seven years longer than men, on average, in part because men are less likely to take good care of themselves. They... Share Read
Report September 27, 2016 The steep rise in concussion diagnoses in the U.S. Executive Summary Expansive news media coverage of football-related concussions and state legislation aimed at preventing… Share Read