Health and Medicine
in the Honolulu Advertiser, 2000

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• "Kahuku Hospital plans online system." - December 28, 2000

• "Good first try at rules for medical marijuana," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - December 26, 2000

• "Medical marijuana rules set." - December 20, 2000

• "High-risk patients urged to get flu shots now." - December 18, 2000

• "Medical school must not outpace Kaka'ako plans," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - December 12, 2000

• "Prognosis good for School of Medicine." - December 11, 2000

• "Isle research could provide asthma relief." - December 9, 2000

• "Isle insurer told to halt referrals." - December 8, 2000

• "Hawai'i answering demand for mammograms." - December 7, 2000

• "State aid keeps Queen's Medical Center dental clinic alive." - December 7, 2000

• "Kane'ohe Hospital still falls short," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - December 4, 2000

• "High court will rule on medical marijuana." - November 28, 2000

• "Medical marijuana users require relief," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - November 26, 2000

• "Kane'ohe Hospital must take better care," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - November 26, 2000

• "Queen's dental clinic should get new life," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - November 25, 2000

• "State considers more health screening of newborns." and "Babies tested for several disorders." - November 23, 2000

• "Closure of dental clinic will leave void." - November 23, 2000

• "Medical marijuana proposals 'onerous'." - November 23, 2000

• "Lawsuit follows health plan failure." - November 22, 2000

• "Maui short on senior care." - November 19, 2000

• "Cayetano credits state for high health rating." - November 19, 2000

• "UH: Vision for new med school may fly," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - November 16, 2000

• Ralph B. Cloward, surgical pioneer, dead at 92. - November 16, 2000

• "Straub ends affiliation with PhyCor." - November 15, 2000

• "Hawai'i is fifth healthiest in nation, survey shows." - November 15, 2000

• "UH dean touts site in Kaka'ako for medical school." - November 15, 2000

• "Woman's death presses issue of Medicare cancer coverage." - November 14, 2000

• "Flu vaccine recommended for diabetics, others at risk." - November 12, 2000

• "Queen's names two executives." - November 9, 2000

• "[Waimanalo Health Center] Project to blend health, culture." - November 8, 2000

• "New State Hospital chief selected." - November 7, 2000

• "High-risk individuals urged to get flu shots." - November 6, 2000

• "Healing thyself: Medical professionals who face up to addictions." - November 5, 2000

• "Kapolei gets paramedic." - November 2, 2000

• "There's still a shot at getting flu vaccine." - November 2, 2000

• "State seizes health insurer." - November 1, 2000

• "Health tourism gets nice boost in Waikiki," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - October 28, 2000

• "State seeks to fill gaps in hepatitis B vaccinations." - October 27, 2000

• "Tracking HIV." - October 26, 2000

• "Clinton will appoint Island man to panel," an O'ahu briefs item - October 26, 2000

• "Medical marijuana hearing Nov. 22." - October 26, 2000

• "Health center takes residence in local Hilton." and "Cayetano to go all out for heart scan." - October 25, 2000

• "Lingering effects of abuse studied." - October 25, 2000

• "Y2K's baby boomlet stresses Isles' nurses. and "September births in Hawai'i." - October 25, 2000

• "Insurer insists health plan is sound." - October 24, 2000

• "Kahuku Hospital holding its annual fair." - October 24, 2000

• "Thyroid cancer expert urges more Isle screening." - October 20, 2000

• "Medical school dean reviews proposed sites." - October 17, 2000

• "Hawaiian care home restored." - October 16, 2000

• "Health care plan sues state." - October 15, 2000

• "Cancer screening effort cannot go just halfway," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - October 12, 2000

• "Cancer screenings cause heartaches." - October 11, 2000

• "Medical marijuana law deserves a fair test," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - October 10, 2000

• "Red tape thwarts legal use of marijuana." - October 7, 2000

• "Gulf War vets urged to seek medical help." - October 4, 2000

• "Flu vaccine will be plentiful after Nov. 1." - October 3, 2000

• "Gulf 'syndrome' still elusive." - October 2, 2000

• "UH finds an itch, a rash, a mystery." - October 2, 2000

• "Abortion pill is simply another medical option," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - September 30, 2000

• "Queen's to eliminate health insurance plans." and "Queen's at a Glance." - September 30, 2000

• "Soothing hands, healing touch." - September 28, 2000

• "Hawaiian health care bill advances." - September 28, 2000

• "World-popular mouse gives life to UH research." and "Inside the Institute for Biogenesis Research." - September 26, 2000

• "[Castle Medical Center] Staff secure at abuse center." - September 14, 2000

• "Kuakini workers ready to strike," a Hawai'i briefs item [sixth on page] - September 5, 2000

• "Mental health services to remain at Diamond Head." - August 27, 2000

• "Queen's workers ratify new pact," a Business Briefs item - August 26, 2000

• "Quality health care for all our children," an Island Voices contribition by Ben Cayetano, Governor of Hawai'i - August 24, 2000

• "Special session ends with positive results." - August 24, 2000

• "Flu shots may be late in delivery." - August 24, 2000

• "Plan to move mental health services on hold." - August 19, 2000

• "[Kahuku] Hospital plan gains support." - August 18, 2000

• "Privacy Act needs surgery," an Island Voices contribution by Phil Hellreich, M.D., Legislative chair and president-elect of the Hawai'i Medical Association - August 17, 2000

• "State explores other sites for clinic." - August 17, 2000

• "PhyCor net loss at $5.80 per share." - August 16, 2000

• "Clinic move a betrayal, patient advocates claim." - August 15, 2000

• "Clinic given more time to move." - August 14, 2000

• "Queen's, union reach tentative agreement." - August 13, 2000

• "Mental health services moving to Kalihi." - August 13, 2000

• "Health mergers needn't compromise care levels," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - August 12, 2000

• "3 health groups consider alliance." - August 11, 2000

• "Medical dot-com moving to Islands." - August 10, 2000

• "Greenwood led university research arm." - August 10, 2000

• "Queen's, Rehab hospitals may assume nursing home leases." - August 9, 2000

• "HMSA inquiry may hurt consumer," an Island Voices contribution by J.N. Musto, executive director of the University of Hawai'i Professional Assembly - August 9, 2000

• "Straub to open clinic at former theater." - August 5, 2000

• "Medical records law may be delayed." - August 4, 2000

• "Hospital for sale to Straub doctors." - August 2, 2000

• "Kaiser braces for Maui growth." - July 31, 2000

• "Hot flashes can be soothed." - July 30, 2000

• "Demand for 'awa growing worldwide." - July 30, 2000

• "Kava comes in different forms, strengths." - July 30, 2000

• "The roots of kava." - July 30, 2000

• "State in denial on elder care," an Island Voices contribution by Jim Shon - July 20, 2000

• "What you don't know about dental health could hurt you." - July 16, 2000

• "Solving dental care problems isn't easy," an Island Voices contribution by Susan M. Chandler, director of the State of Hawaii Department of Human Services - July 13, 2000

• "Raised garden lifts spirits in Kahuku Patients, kids share project at hospital." - July 11, 2000

• "Natural supplements show promise, but risks remain." - July 9, 2000

• "What passions will genetic code release?" a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - July 8, 2000

• "Medical privacy law will overburden OIP [Office of Information Practices]," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - July 5, 2000

• "Program [Na Pua No'eau] aims to promote native health." - July 5, 2000

• "Money for hospital [Maui Memorial Medical Center] a boost for all." - July 3, 2000

• "St. Francis Medical Center comes to terms with workers." - July 2, 2000

• "Genome project raises privacy issue," - July 2, 2000

• "Straub promoting heart care." - June 30, 2000

• "Health care expanded for impoverished kids." - June 29, 2000

• "Beyond the scale; Index based on height and weight assesses risk for certain diseases." - June 29, 2000

• "Queen's increases hospital charges." - June 27, 2000

• "Child dental care: Fix it now or fix it later," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - June 27, 2000

• "Child dental care called abysmal." - June 25, 2000

• "9 students survive pre-med program [Imi Ho'ola]." - June 23, 2000

• "HMSA to increase diabetic care." - June 23, 2000

• "OK soda machines school by school," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - June 22, 2000

• "Medical marijuana law must not be abused," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - June 16, 2000

• "Medical marijuana legal in Isles." - June 15, 2000

• "Breast-feeding bill becomes law." - June 15, 2000

• "Straub chief [Jonathan Grimes] leaving hospital post in July." - June 15, 2000

• "Health worry could force school soda sales to fizzle." - June 14, 2000

• "Recovery advocates criticize QUEST." - June 13, 2000

• "Queen's fills in for parents of kids with sniffles." - June 11, 2000

• "UH study pinpoints source of rare disease [pseudoxanthoma elasticum, also known as PXE]." - June 3, 2000

• "Family helps establish clinic [Kona Community Clinic]." - May 29, 2000

• "Price, along with effectiveness, a consideration in new Pap tests." - May 28, 2000

• "Market Basket: Nutrition differs among sweet potatoes." - May 24, 2000

• "Vanishing varicose veins: There's a new way to shrink them quickly and easily." - May 25, 2000

• "Pharmacy perks for [military] retirees proposed." - May 22, 2000

• "Prescriptions: Giving up rice, papaya for a high-protein diet may not be wise." - May 21, 2000

• "UH med school considers move." - May 20, 2000

• "Despite its controversy, biotechnology has the potential to improve lives," a Focus contribution by Keith Mattson, director of UH Connections, University of Hawaii - May 14, 2000

• "Drinking too little water can be unhealthy." - May 14, 2000

• "HMSA raises small-business premiums 8.5%." - May 12, 2000

• "Fad & Find: Minty food supplement combats body odor." - May 11, 2000

• "UH's first cloned mouse dies." - May 10, 2000

• "Marijuana bill misunderstood," an Island Voices contribution by Pamela Lichty, president, ACLU of Hawaii - May 9, 2000

• "Profits in 1999 triple for HMSA." - May 4, 2000

• "Queen's is closing its heart rehabilitation unit ." - May 4, 2000

• "State ends query into HMSA practices." - May 3, 2000

• "Benefit reported in macadamia nuts." - April 27, 2000

• "Medical marijuana: brave step forward," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - April 27, 2000

• "Medical marijuana act passes." - April 26, 2000

• "64 face layoff at Queen's Medical Center." - April 26, 2000

• "Medical marijuana bill goes to governor." - April 25, 2000

• "Isles need law for assisted suicide," an Island Voices contribution by "Andi" van der Voort, president of the Hemlock Hawaii - April 24, 2000

• "Medical marijuana bills await legislative approval." - April 20, 2000

• "Medical marijuana issue comes of age." - April 20, 2000

• "Mental health parity – now!" an Island Voices contribution by Gordon M. Bronson - April 20, 2000

• "QUEST agrees to reforms after criticism." - April 18, 2000

• "Isles must refocus on wellness industry," an Island Voices contribution by Andrew Friedlander - April 18, 2000

• "UH goes after research money." - April 16, 2000

• "QUEST accused of breaking federal law." - April 15, 2000

• "St. Francis-West marks 10 years of caring." - April 9, 2000

• "State Hospital exhausts payroll." - April 6, 2000

• "Up to 9% of Hawaii residents lack health insurance." - April 6, 2000

• "Research links tofu with aging of brain; Soy food industry disputes findings." - April 3, 2000

• "Lawmaker wants CPR taught in high schools." - March 28, 2000

• "Police captain takes it 'day by day'; 28-year veteran fights leukemia, seeks transplant." - March 27, 2000

• "Women's work redefines Hawaii's community," an editorial contribution by Agnes Conrad - March 26, 2000

• "How-to video on suicide is wrong," an editorial by Kelly M. Rosati, executive director of Hawaii Family Forum - March 23, 2000

• "Council may ban flavored cigarettes." - March 22, 2000

• "Bankruptcy threat is a policy warning for us," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial about tobacco companies - March 21, 2000

• "Queen's slashing 16 positions; Hospital considering 100 other job cuts." - March 21, 2000

• "Anti-seizure surgery offers a new choice in Isles." - March 21, 2000

• "States voice tobacco fears." - March 20, 2000

• "Human genome belongs to everybody – for now," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial

• "Changes in medical fees unlikely; Firms say care for injured workers adequate." - March 19, 2000

• "Good Beginnings: It's our best investment," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial regarding Hawaii's children - March 19, 2000

• "Women widen scope of education in Hawaii," a Focus contribution by Agnes Conrad - March 19, 2000

• "Florence Nightinggale of the Islands." - March 19, 2000

• "Building dedicated to public service." - March 19, 2000

• "Medical students meet their matchups." - March 17, 2000

• "State paying dearly for costly obstinacy," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial regarding Dr. Terence Allen, a former doctor at Halawa Prison - March 17, 2000

• "Poverty in Isles takes stronger grip on kids." - March 16, 2000

• "State told to pay $543,000 legal bill [for former state prison doctor, Dr. Terence Allen]." - March 16, 2000

• "It's not too late to pass fluoride bill," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - March 16, 2000

• "Everyone in Hawaii should know CPR," an editorial by Rachael Greff - March 16, 2000

• "Raising colon cancer concern." - March 16, 2000

• "Legislature at halftime offers reason for hope," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial about the progress of bills through the state legislature, including health-related legislation - March 14, 2000

• "HEALTH BRIEFS" - Health forum aims to link Isles, Japan; Osteoporosis expert attends national meet; Queen's sets lecture on heart risk factors; Abercrombie's efforts on Pap tests lauded - March 13, 2000

• "Women's Health: Exercise any way you can." - March 13, 2000

• "The Forties: Treating menopause symptoms requires decisions on individual basis." - March 13, 2000

• "The Fifties: Periodic medical tests of women's blood is important in fifth decade." - March 13, 2000

• "The Sixties and Beyond: Medication along with supplements often prescribed in later years." - March 13, 2000

• "Legendary doctor [Patch Adams] to appear at UH." - March 13, 2000

• "Women helped change course of Hawaii history," a Focus contribution by Agnes Conrad - March 12, 2000

• "Women's Health: Healthy hearts require lifetime of discipline." - March 12, 2000

• "The Teen Years: Cigarettes, wrong foods increase risk." - March 12, 2000

• "The Twenties: Females in their 20s need to keep an eye on weight, genetic makeup." - March 12, 2000

• "The Thirties: Changing behavior often works best for women in their third decade." - March 12, 2000

• "Cholesterol: High levels can damage arteries." - March 12, 2000

• "Methadone clinic advised for Maui." - March 11, 2000

• "Family [of Elton Kalili] receiving donations." - March 10, 2000

• "Island fluoridation is essential. Tooth-decay rates in Hawaii are embarrassingly high. The solution is painless, inexpensive and safe," an Island Voices contribution by Bruce Anderson, State Health Director - March 10, 2000

• "The face of Hawaii is getting old indeed; Data confirm exodus of young." - March 9, 2000

• "Not hard bodies, but on the MUVE." - March 9, 2000

• "Claims closing soon for diet-drug patients; Deadline nears for joining settlement in lawsuit." - March 9, 2000

• "Legislators approve marijuana proposals; Cayetano favors medical use." - March 8, 2000

• "Medical device inventor [Earl Bakken] seeks to exchange land with state." - March 7, 2000

• "Drug treatment: new views for lawmakers," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - March 7, 2000

• "[Muscular Dystrophy] Poster boy 2nd son lost to illness; Parents to face same grief with son, grandson." - March 6, 2000

• "Hawaii medical team visits Philippines; Tour gave many a chance to help their hometowns." - March 6, 2000

• "Disabled subject of 2-day meeting." - March 6, 2000

• "Heart researchers scheduled." - March 6, 2000

• "Anti-drug programs get push at Capitol; Experts say addicts need treatment, not more prisons." - March 5, 2000

• "Medical marijuana bills making progress." - March 4, 2000

• "Navy clinic's closing opposed," about the closing of Naval Medical Clinic Barbers Point - March 3, 2000

• "UH medical school dean seeks $3.6 million for research faculty." - March 2, 2000

• "Pearl City furor was avoidable," an Island Voices contribution by Noboru Yonamine, State House Representative, on the Department of Health's plans for establishing a juvenile sex offender treatment center at Waimano Training School and Hospital - March 2, 2000

• "Care home's operator guilty of manslaughter." - March 1, 2000

• "House committee favors medical use of marijuana." - March 1, 2000

• "Nursing has come a long way," a column by Bob Krauss on nursing at Kuakini Medical Center - March 1, 2000

• "Lawmakers must resist school micromanaging," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial on bill requiring students to brush and floss their teeth - March 1, 2000

• "2nd Waianae ambulance requested." - February 28, 2000

• "Exploration of medical marijuana should go on," - a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - February 28, 2000

• "Don't rush approval of medical marijuana," an Island Voices contribution by John T. McDonnell, M.D. - February 28, 2000

• "Animal companions: Grieving is natural after a pet's death." - February 27, 2000

• "School flossing idea goes down the drain." - February 26, 2000

• "Hilo plant fails to get state health approval." - February 26, 2000

• "Break for flossing in schools proposed." - February 25, 2000

• "Women using pill to control menstruation." - February 24, 2000

• "Medicinal marijuana bill draws emotions." - February 23, 2000

• "Tourism windfall predicted: Heart meeting could bring up to 20,000 visitors." - February 23, 2000

• "Exploring the value of soy." - February 23, 2000

• "Mainland markets prepare to sell irradiated ground beef." - February 23, 2000

• "Hospital firm lobbying should not cost extra," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - February 22, 2000

• "Honolulu lands key medical meeting." - February 22, 2000

• "Hospital agency [Hawaii Health Systems Corporation] adds lobbyists." - February 21, 2000

• "We should debate 'right to die' issue, not censor it," an editorial contribution by Lurline Wailana McGregor - February 20, 2000

• "State orders Kalihi Valley pool shut down." - February 19, 2000

• "DNA testing essential for death row inmates," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - February 19, 2000

• "One woman [Pauline King] redefines family; Missionary was mother to thousands." - February 19, 2000

• "Fluoride measure appears bottled up." - February 18, 2000

• "Report criticizes Pentagon anthrax vaccine use." - February 17, 2000

• "Prey to perfection; experts warn of eating disorders." - February 17, 2000

• "Hepatitis 'rampant' among IV drug users." - February 16, 2000

• "Poll: Many oppose fluoridation." - February 15, 2000

• "How-to-die video shows gap in our medical law," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - February 15, 2000

• "Anthrax vaccine assailed; Hawaii Guard disputes pair's claims of illness." - February 14, 2000

• "Olelo to air video on how to die: Some say suicide depiction wrong for TV." - February 14, 2000

• "Fluoride measure approved by panel; Senate to debate issue this week." - February 13, 2000

• "Microalgae to sprout on Maui.". - February 11, 2000

• "Hawaii organ donations increase." - February 10, 2000

• "Senate wants control of hospital cuts." - February 10, 2000

• "Aging eyesight: Treatments offer hope of halting deterioration." - February 10, 2000

• "Vog likely to cast cloud for several days: Slow winds bring uninvited haze." - February 7, 2000

• "Korean War remains puzzle researchers." - February 6, 2000

• "Vog provokes warning on Big Island." - February 5, 2000

• "Blame high-sugar diet, poor dental hygiene," a letter to the editor by Dr. Sallie Lau, Natural Health Consultant [fifth on page] - February 4, 2000

• "Luk Tung Kuen: Seniors counter pains of aging with the Chinese exercise." - February 3, 2000

• "New health study sought for Village Park." - February 2, 2000

• "UH mice to spend old age on tour." - February 1, 2000

• "Fluoride no longer easy sell for cities." - January 30, 2000

• "Agencies aim to help Isle's mentally ill." - January 30, 2000

• "On-the-job snoozing more than a pipe dream." - January 30, 2000

• "Coalition [Hawaii Coalition for Health] challenges health plan [Hawaii Medical Service Association]." - January 29, 2000

• "Letters from Koloa depict colorful 1800s," an article about Smith Papers, a compilation of letters written by James William Smith, a medical missionary in Koloa, Kauai, from 1842 to 1887 - January 29, 2000

• "Social worker licensing should go a step further," a letter to the editor by Lisa J. Chun [tenth on page] - January 28, 2000

• "Physical, chronic pain needn't be endured," a letter to the editor by David Lamborne of the National Chronic Pain Outreach Association [second on page] - January 27, 2000

• "New drugs available to fight flu." - January 27, 2000

• "State demands HMSA prove its treating doctors fairly." - January 26, 2000

• "Fluoride debate flares up at Capitol." - January 26, 2000

• "School dental health program must survive," a letter to the editor by Donna C. Kekumu, health aide at Lanakila School [third on page] - January 26, 2000

• "Scientific community should provide advice," a letter to the editor by Fred C. Holschuh, M.D. [seventh on page] - January 26, 2000

• "Social worker licensing essential," a letter to the editor by Sharon Otagaki, president-elect of the National Association of Social Workers [last on page] - January 21, 2000

• "Don't blame nurses, hospitals," an editorial contribution from William F.T. Wong, M.D. - January 18, 2000

• "Medicare's demands are ruining health care," a letter to the editor by Frances H. Tully, Doctor of Chiropractic [sixth on page] - January 18, 2000

• "HMO problem isn't isolated to Hawaii," a letter to the editor by Clayton Ching, M.D. [seventh on page] - January 18, 2000

• "Those with allergies would be endangered," a letter to the editor by Maile Oshita Nicholas [sixth on page] - January 17, 2000

• "Medical providers are victims of a scam," a letter to the editor by B. Ho [ninth on page] - January 17, 2000

• "Dust mite controls recalled." - January 16, 2000

• "Best diet: Back to basics." - January 13, 2000

• "Life-span study shows Hawaii as place to be." - January 12, 2000

• "Diet dilemma: Adherents of Hawaii Diet eschew processed foods." - January 12, 2000

• "Diet plan allows fats and proteins, but cuts back on the starches." - January 12, 2000

• "Different plans have similarities" - January 12, 2000

• "Carbohydrates needed as a source of energy." - January 12, 2000

• "Protein helps keep tissue healthy." - January 12, 2000

• "$4 million sought to help disabled." - January 11, 2000

• "Using drugs will change your body, mind and life," a letter to the editor by Tanya Enomoto [seventh on page] - January 11, 2000

• "Medicare squeezes Island doctors." - January 10, 2000

• "Oahu New Year's air dangerously polluted." - January 8, 2000

• "Dr. Laura gets right into a patient's head." - January 8, 2000

• "Mansho opposes fluoridation plan." - January 8, 2000

• "Blood donors could help marrow drive," a letter to the editor by George D. Curtis [first on page] - January 8, 2000

• "Congress must let FDA regulate herb medicine," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - January 7, 2000

• "High-tech help [for the disabled]." - January 7, 2000

• "Next stop: Non-fat. Zippy's serves Hawaii Diet." - January 5, 2000

• "Unannounced site visits supported by AARP," a letter to the editor by Kenneth Stephenson, AARP State President [thirteenth on page] - January 4, 2000

• "Emergency calls, complaints increase on New Year's weekend." - January 4, 2000

• "Influenza outbreak mild in Isles so far; Disease hitting Mainland hard." - January 3, 2000

• "There is no debate: Fluoridation is good," a letter to the editor by Rick Jackson [third on page] - January 3, 2000

• "Surprise inspections are privacy invasion," a letter to the editor by Mariano S. Apuya, Care-home Owner and Care-giver, and Roy Pellen, President of the United Group of Home Operators [seventh on page] - January 3, 2000

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