Health and Medicine
in the Honolulu Advertiser, 2002

The web site of Honolulu's morning newspaper contains an archive of selected articles that have appeared in the printed version. The list below provides links to articles addressing health and medical topics published in 2002. It includes links to articles reporting on the most current trends, advances, and concerns in the areas of health and wellness.

To see what other articles have been published in Honolulu's newspapers, check the Hawaii Newspaper Index. Produced by the Hawaii State Library's Hawaii and the Pacific Section, this reference source indexes the Honolulu Advertiser and the Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Electronic access to the Hawaii Newspaper Index is provided by the Hawaii State Public Library System.

• "Talks to resume for St. Francis, Queen's nurses." - December 31, 2002

• "New study may help shed light on cancer." - December 30, 2002

• "Queen's nurses talk strategy at meeting." - December 29, 2002

• "Health center board probes allegations." - December 28, 2002

• "Paid time off blocks negotiations at Queen's." - December 28, 2002

• "Health Center to quiz director," a Hawai'i briefs item - December 27, 2002

• "Queen's, nurses break off contract negotiations." - December 27, 2002

• "Queen's, striking nurses resume talks tomorrow." - December 25, 2002

• "Boy's survival a miracle." - December 25, 2002

• "Nurses plan to walk picket lines on Christmas." - December 24, 2002

• "Lingle tells nurses she won't force a settlement." - December 23, 2002

• "Nurses' complaints overlooked by public safe from crisis," by Lee Cataluna, Advertiser Columnist - December 22, 2002

• "Hawai'i suffering from crystal meth, violence." - December 22, 2002

• "Both sides of strike adjusting, coping." - December 21, 2002

• "Nurses call attention to safety problems." - December 20, 2002

• "Kuakini management, nurses resume talks." - December 19, 2002

• "Lingle names state health chief." - December 19, 2002

• "Hawai'i data mixed over health checkup." - December 18, 2002

• "Striking nurses assist in surgery." - December 18, 2002

• "'Flying nurse' helped save 74-year-old." - December 17, 2002

• "Striking nurses at Queen's, Kuakini resume talks." - December 17, 2002

• "Talks at Queen's, Kuakini to resume." - December 16, 2002

• "Newborn screening extended." - December 15, 2002

• "Kuakini nurse talks to resume." - December 14, 2002

• "St. Francis' chief clinical officer steps down." - December 13, 2002

• "Nurses resume talks on Monday." - December 13, 2002

• "No talks set in strike by nurses," a Hawai'i briefs item - December 12, 2002

• "Maui cuts level of zinc additive." - December 12, 2002

• "County to post warning at Puna pond." - December 12, 2002

• "Care tax of $10 a month advised." - December 12, 2002

• "Smallpox vaccine to be offered to all." - December 12, 2002

• "Hawai'i health workers to get smallpox shots." - December 12, 2002

• "Environmental projects to cost UH $1.2 million." - December 11, 2002

• "Warning signs considered for Puna pond." - December 11, 2002

• "Nursing strike suit dropped." - December 11, 2002

• "Waimanalo clinic investigates charges." - December 10, 2002

• "Both sides stand firm in nurses' strike." - December 10, 2002

• "Nurses beginning 2nd week of strike." - December 9, 2002

• "Health center mismanagement alleged." - December 9, 2002

• "Failed insurance plan proves costly for doctors." - December 9, 2002

• "It's time for that flu shot, doctor says." - December 8, 2002

• "Kaiser nurses ratify contract, avert strike." - December 8, 2002

• "Dialysis patients raising concern as strike drags on." - December 7, 2002

• "Patients' dialysis time cut during strike." - December 6, 2002

• "Five hospitals: What's at issue." - December 5, 2002

• "Staffing issues spur strike." - December 5, 2002

• "Kapi'olani nurses OK contract." - December 5, 2002

• "What's going on during the strike." - December 4, 2002

• "1,400 nurses on strike; most services still OK." - December 4, 2002

• "Kapi'olani nurses narrowly approve agreement." - December 4, 2002

• "Strike limits access to treatments." - December 3, 2002

• "Dispute reflects healthcare crisis." - December 3, 2002

• "800 nurses at Queen's stage walkout today." - December 3, 2002

• "St. Francis, nurses union resume bargaining." - December 2, 2002

• "Deal leaves three hospitals facing strike by nurses." - December 1, 2002

• "Strike looms for St. Francis nurses." - November 30, 2002

• "West Nile virus poses no threat yet to Islands." - November 29, 2002

• "Kaiser, nurses reach tentative agreement." - November 29, 2002

• "Mental patient decides to remain in N.Y." - November 28, 2002

• "Two hospitals may fly in nurses." - November 28, 2002

• "Don't offer homeless free trips to Hawai'i," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - November 27, 2002

• "Mental health patient not coming here." - November 27, 2002

• "State questions N.Y. mental patient's move to O'ahu." - November 26, 2002

• "N.Y. facility to pay for mental health patient to move here ." - November 25, 2002

• "Moloka'i nurses try to oust union," a Business briefs item - November 23, 2002

• "1,000 nurses authorize strike," a Business briefs item [third on page] - November 22, 2002

• "Kaiser nurses authorize strike," a Business briefs item - November 20, 2002

• "Hawai'i not paradise for the twilight years," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - November 19, 2002

• "Hawai'i gets mixed reviews in report on end-of-life care," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - November 18, 2002

• "Queen's requests contract mediator." - November 17, 2002

• "Officials to consider smallpox vaccine risk." - November 16, 2002

• "Hilton repair estimate now $40M." - November 14, 2002

• "Nurses from five hospitals have strike votes scheduled." - November 14, 2002

• "HMSA suffers 66 percent drop in profit." - November 14, 2002

• "Web site helps to check up on nursing homes." - November 13, 2002

• "Hawai'i falls to No. 14 in national health ranking." - November 12, 2002

• "Data helps consumers rank nursing homes." - November 12, 2002

• "Hawai'i bioterror ranking outdated." - November 8, 2002

• "Fall behind on vaccines and you risk outbreak," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - November 7, 2002

• "Healthcare firm renamed MDX." - November 6, 2002

• "Hospitals anticipate $440M loss." - November 5, 2002

• "Keiki immunizations down 10 percent." - November 3, 2002

• "UH medical school wins appeal, keeps its accreditation intact." - November 2, 2002

• "State says report wrong; it's ready for bioterrorism." - November 2, 2002

• "Another nerve-gas test here revealed." - November 1, 2002

• "Smallest county to ban smoking." - October 31, 2002

• "Chickenpox awareness grows." - October 29, 2002

• "Court: Doctors can't lose licenses for suggesting pot." - October 29, 2002

• "Medical insurance settlement reached." - October 28, 2002

• "Nursing school gets $1.5 million grant," a Hawai'i briefs item [third on page] - October 25, 2002

• "State selected for $1.2 million research on TB." - October 25, 2002

• "Med school moves toward reality." - October 25, 2002

• "Ridding Hilton of mold may cost $20 million." - October 24, 2002

• "Survey: Folks in Hawai'i too fat." - October 23, 2002

• "Health officials alarmed at obesity in Hawai'i children." - October 21, 2002

• "UH school of medicine receives $196,000 award." - October 18, 2002

• "Story of atoll's radioactive past about to be closed." - October 18, 2002

• "Nurses, hospitals begin contract talks." - October 17, 2002

• "Medicare cuts to limit service," a Health briefs item - October 17, 2002

• "State Hospital welcomes partners." - October 15, 2002

• "Details on biowar testing requested."October 11, 2002

• "Mold displaces Inouye's office." - October 11, 2002

• "Pentagon details biowar testing here." - October 10, 2002

• "Secret germ tests were held on Isles." - October 10, 2002

• "Kalihi health center wins award." - October 7, 2002

• "Cancer patients get lift on Kaua'i airline." - October 3, 2002

• "UH reconsiders Kaka'ako site." - October 3, 2002

• "Typhus waning, officials say." - October 2, 2002

• "Suicide hotline changes hands." - October 1, 2002

• "AARP pushes prescription issue." - September 30, 2002

• "UH wins grant for Hawaiian health." - September 29, 2002

• "Tiny 'uku still big problem for families." - September 29, 2002

• "Medicaid probe charges baseless," an Island Voices contribution by Earl Anzai, the state attorney general - September 27, 2002

• "State approves emergency rules on bird imports." - September 27, 2002

• "Birds tested for West Nile virus." - September 26, 2002

• "State reviews plan for smallpox crisis." - September 24, 2002

• "Healthcare provider cutting 30 jobs." - September 22, 2002

• "Hawai'i bans bird imports by mail to fight virus." - September 20, 2002

• "Hawai'i gets nearly $4 million to improve emergency readiness." - September 20, 2002

• "Maui clinic receives $2.5 million to expand." - September 17, 2002

• "September starts round of flu immunizations." - September 16, 2002

• "Maui mouse infestation in apparent decline." - September 15, 2002

• "West Maui may get hospital." and "Residents hatched plan to turn sugar land to community uses. - September 15, 2002

• "Illness remains from Marshalls' nuclear past." - September 14, 2002

• "Bird import ban sought to stop West Nile virus." - September 14, 2002

• "Hilton to destroy contents because of mold infection." - September 12, 2002

• "There's good reason for nursing shortage," - a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - September 9, 2002

• "State rescue services step up preparedness." - September 8, 2002

• "City flaunts new high-tech emergency center." - September 6, 2002

• "Mice continue to plague Maui, Moloka'i." - September 5, 2002

• "Former tenant sues over mold illness." - September 5, 2002

• "Army, Air Force Exchange joins ban on ephedra." - September 4, 2002

• "Stables cautioned about virus." - August 30, 2002

• "Lots of room at Lunalilo Home." - August 30, 2002

• "Teens, don't pass up free medical insurance," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - August 28, 2002

• "School library ready to reopen," an O'ahu briefs item [second on page] - August 27, 2002

• "Tougher smoking bill likely on Kaua'i." - August 24, 2002

• "Campaign alerts teens to medical insurance." - August 23, 2002

• "Dental insurer marks 40 years serving Hawai'i." - August 22, 2002

• "Hana health center gains federal aid." - August 22, 2002

• "Health Department adding workers to focus on bioterrorism." - August 22, 2002

• "State winning war against mice in Wailea, but not in Kihei." - August 21, 2002

• "HMSA reports $17.5 million in losses." - August 20, 2002

• "Maui mice subject of more meetings," a Neighbor Island briefs item - August 20, 2002

• "Path to U.S. eased for foreign nurses." - August 20, 2002

• "'Mold University' draws sell-out crowd." - August 17, 2002

• "Hilton mold survey: no long-term effects." - August 17, 2002

• "Second firm hired to tackle Hilton mold." - August 15, 2002

• "State to discuss rodent-control efforts on Maui." - August 15, 2002

• "Natural progesterone may be safer." - August 10, 2002

• "Typhus cases increase." - August 10, 2002

• "HMSA denies it refused to meet." - August 9, 2002

• "Doctors sue HMSA over reimbursement practices." - August 8, 2002

• "UH medical school critical to Kaka'ako proposal." - August 8, 2002

• "West Nile virus battle plan discussed." - August 8, 2002

• "Mold treatment begins at Hilton." - August 7, 2002

• "Oh, rats! They're everywhere." - August 7, 2002

• "State readying war on mice." - August 6, 2002

• "Hawai'i sprouting with mold anxiety." and "Q&A: Is my home or health at risk?" and "Hotels review mold prevention plans." - August 6, 2002

• "Mold may have met its match." - August 1, 2002

• "HMSA diabetes program accredited." - July 31, 2002

• "Health officials ask for diligence against mice." - July 31, 2002

• "Union alleges Hilton lied." - July 30, 2002

• "Mold problems festering at UH." - July 30, 2002

• "Health official says mold pervasive." - July 29, 2002

• "Chiropractors face uphill battle for acceptance." - July 29, 2002

• "Medical marijuana law yet to realize potential." - July 29, 2002

• "Trying to ease the anxiety over hormone drugs." and "Doctors share their answers to common questions." and "Alternative hormone therapies abound." and "Pseudo-estrogens may cut cancer risk." - July 28, 2002

• "Few problems seen with new vaccine rules." - July 28, 2002

• "Hilton mold possible risk." - July 27, 2002

• "Investigators still studying mold at Hilton." - July 26, 2002

• "2 local nonprofits to merge for better service to disabled." - July 26, 2002

• "Air quality checks spurred by mold." - July 26, 2002

• "Reducing medical plan costs," a Second Opinion editorial - July 22, 2002

• "Restaurant smoking: Will Maui join trend? a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - July 20, 2002

• "Hospital facility to be blessed," a Hawai'i briefs item [second on page] - July 20, 2002

• "Health focus on Hawaiians gets $5 million." - July 20, 2002

• "19 million pounds of hamburger nation's second largest meat recall." - July 20, 2002

• "Kahuku Hospital rescued." - July 17, 2002

• "Shadow on medical school lifted." - July 16, 2002

• "New rules may slow Natatorium project." - July 13, 2002

• "Latest hormone study needs perspective,"a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - July 11, 2002

• "Army asbestos case to benefit three schools." - July 10, 2002

• "Hawai'i doctors consider hormone alternatives." - July 10, 2002

• "St. Francis organ transplant team lauded for success." - July 9, 2002

• "Hormone therapy too risky, study says." - July 9, 2002

• "Anti-smoking commercials tailored for teenagers." - July 7, 2002

• "New Waimanalo sites blessed," a Hawai'i briefs item [second on page] - July 7, 2002

• "Saltwater pool rules revised." - July 5, 2002

• "State gains several health-related laws." - July 2, 2002

• "City stocks anthrax drugs; 10% of Honolulu covered." - July 1, 2002

• "Panel's recommendations include new cancer facility." - June 26, 2002

• "Rush of shot records awaited." - June 26, 2002

• "Gray wave of AIDS puzzles Hawai'i." - June 26, 2002

• "Smoking exemptions cloud good intentions,"a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - June 22, 2002

• "HMSA entities lose $1.5M." - June 21, 2002

• "Support for UH research jumps to record $252M." - June 21, 2002

• "Workers getting $23M in health plan refunds." - June 21, 2002

• "Tripler extending tele-care." - June 20, 2002

• "Stigma of Hansen's challenges officials." and "Facts about Hansen's disease." - June 17, 2002

• "Physician complaints low because of our aloha," a Commentary contribution by Alvin E. Murphy Jr., Physician practising in Honolulu - June 16, 2002

• "Diabetic to share success story." - June 16, 2002

• "$150M raised for med school," a Hawai'i briefs item [second on page] - June 14, 2002

• "New report backs safety of inoculation," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - June 13, 2002

• "Laser beam makes dentist's job easier." - June 12, 2002

• "Tobacco companies thrive on youngsters," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - June 11, 2002

• "Honolulu shows cut in teen pregnancy." - June 11, 2002

• "Doctors may be held liable for medicine's side effects." - June 11, 2002

• "Queen's Health Systems retains Moody's A1 rating." - June 10, 2002

• "Medical testing strike possible." - June 9, 2002

• "Physician discipline in Hawai'i needs reform," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - June 8, 2002

• "Hawai'i cancer care location in works." - June 8, 2002

• "Web site asks fee for report on doctors." - June 7, 2002

• "$8 million to fight bioterrorism threat." - June 7, 2002

• "HMO rates to soar in '03." - June 6, 2002

• "UH medical center a step closer." - June 6, 2002

• "ACS adds Medicaid role," a Business Briefs item - June 5, 2002

• "Medical agency aims to fix flaws." - June 5, 2002

• "UH on way to revive public health school." - June 4, 2002

• "Athletes get free health screenings." - June 2, 2002

• "Clinic scores with paint job, check." - June 1, 2002

• "Kaua'i hospital pays $1.5 million in federal settlement." - May 29, 2002

• "It's time to get off the couch and exercise," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - May 27, 2002

• "James Earl Jones visits Queen's." - May 22, 2002

• "Obesity rate climbing in Islands." - May 22, 2002

• "HMSA profits soar 10-fold." - May 16, 2002

• "Parents get reminder on vaccination rules." - May 15, 2002

• "Tripler adds biohazard lab." - May 13, 2002

• "Hawai'i to face shortage of nurses." - May 12, 2002

• "Hawai'i nurses get fewer but take pride in purpose." - May 12, 2002

• "Dengue outbreak officially over." - May 11, 2002

• "HMSA fares well in survey." - May 10, 2002

• "HMSA raises rates by 5% for small businesses." - May 8, 2002

• "Hana girl's organs benefit three keiki." - May 8, 2002

• "Defibrillators becoming office standard." - May 7, 2002

• "Waipahu school's water 'safe'." - May 7, 2002

• "HMSA raises rates 5% for small businesses." - May 7, 2002

• "2002 session showed political decisiveness," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - May 5, 2002

• "Health." - May 5, 2002

• "School's problem with water baffling," a Hawai'i briefs item [second on page] - May 4, 2002

• "Queen's awards contract to ACS," a Business briefs item [second on page] - May 3, 2002

• "HMSA profits up 38% last year." - May 3, 2002

• "School's water tested for impurities." - May 3, 2002

• "Assisted suicide bill rejected." and "Legislative scorecard." - May 3, 2002

• "The 2002 Legislature decides to get bold," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - May 2, 2002

• "Dobelle rides on good news." - May 2, 2002

• "Maui students enlisted in effort to prevent dengue fever." - May 1, 2002

• "Native health center launched." - May 1, 2002

• "UH budget items clearly push fund-raising." - May 1, 2002

• "Magellan Health closing offices." - April 30, 2002

• "Audit criticizes hospital spending." - April 30, 2002

• "UH speeds $44M in bids." - April 30, 2002

• "Flesh-eating bacteria not threat to public health." and "Chances of getting disease fairly rare." - April 30, 2002

• "Drug-impaired doctors need better policing." - April 29, 2002

• "Queen's continues divestiture move." - April 27, 2002

• "Lawmakers OK gas cap, prescription drug bills." - April 27, 2002

• "Saltwater pool rules lacking, experts say." - April 26, 2002

• "Insurance rate regulation, bottle bill near passage." - April 26, 2002

• "Sex-assault HIV bill goes to final floor vote." - April 25, 2002

• "Doctors reluctant to reveal own data." - April 25, 2002

• "Legislature 2002: Time is running out fast,"a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - April 24, 2002

• "National report urges probation of med school." - April 24, 2002

• "HMSA regulation plan fading." - April 23, 2002

• "Firm looks to expand plasma arc technology." - April 22, 2002

• "Scholar disputes warnings on kava." - April 22, 2002

• "Guam disease linked to eating bats." - April 21, 2002

• "Drug-treatment bill negotiated." - April 20, 2002

• "Long-term care tax credit being pushed in House." - April 19, 2002

• "Med school will set standard for UH." - April 18, 2002

• "Assisted-death bill stalls in Senate." - April 18, 2002

• "Study shows need for long-term-care plan," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - April 17, 2002

• "Hawai'i may feel arthritis drug shortage." - April 16, 2002

• "Maui woman to lead AARP." - April 15, 2002

• "Parents get new tool in fight against drug abuse." - April 14, 2002

• "Book helping kids cope with grief, loss and change." - April 14, 2002

• "Lunalilo Home struggling to rebuild sense of 'ohana." - April 14, 2002

• "Loved ones gave, even after death." - April 14, 2002

• "Building on Maui almost off sick list." - April 11, 2002

• "Defibrillator in place at Kahului Airport." - April 4, 2002

• "Teachers hail vote on health coverage." - April 4, 2002

• "No breakup for hospital system." - April 3, 2002

• "New Web site drafts healthcare directives." - March 30, 2002

• "Experts welcome new guidelines on diabetes risks." - March 30, 2002

• "Radiation risks low for Hawai'i fliers." - March 30, 2002

• "Cayetano to veto hospital breakup." - March 29, 2002

• "Federal grant helps hospital preparedness." - March 27, 2002

• "Assisted suicide bill likely to fail." - March 23, 2002

• "Head start on new vaccines urged." - March 21, 2002

• "Rural hospitals bill opposed." - March 20, 2002

• "Another tourist hit with Hawai'i dengue." - March 19, 2002

• "Disability tax plan dead; program setup created." - March 19, 2002

• "Long-term care tax in limbo." - March 18, 2002

• "Fighting obesity starts with getting physical." and "Obese pay most for healthcare, study says." - March 14, 2002

• "Assisted suicide: no easy vote," a Volcanic Ash editorial - March 13, 2002

• "More dengue cases verified," a Neighbor Island briefs item - March 13, 2002

• "Trask aims to improve health for indigenous." - March 13, 2002

• "Contractor chosen for UH med school." - March 12, 2002

• "Long-term-care tax advocates getting miffed." - March 12, 2002

• "No mercury follow-up planned." - March 12, 2002

• "State denies it's losing its due in Medicare." - March 8, 2002

• "Assisted suicide balloting rejected." - March 8, 2002

• "Cleanup crew being retested for mercury." - March 7, 2002

• "State agencies investigate treatment program." - March 7, 2002

• "State takes hit in child study." - March 7, 2002

• "Senate makes progress toward drug treatment," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - March 5, 2002

• "Republicans oppose new tax for care program." - March 5, 2002

• "Clearer pollution data sought." - March 4, 2002

• "Long-term-care plan deserves attention," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - March 3, 2002

• "Study 'clears' landfill dust." - March 3, 2002

• "Pacific migrants run up hefty healthcare tab." - March 3, 2002

• "Hana dengue cases grow by 2 to 71," a Hawai'i briefs item [second on page] - March 2, 2002

• "State House approves assisted suicide bill." - March 2, 2002

• "Priority No. 1: drug coverage," an Island Voices contribution by Joe DeMattos, associate state director for AARP Hawai'i - March 1, 2002

• "Kapi'olani, Queen's to close QUEST programs." - March 1, 2002

• "DOH hunts down mosquitoes." - March 1, 2002

• "State deserves sound death-with-dignity law," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - February 26, 2002

• "State intends to be dogged about dengue." - February 26, 2002

• "'Morning after pill' survives panel vote." - February 26, 2002

• "State trying to improve HIV screening efforts." - February 26, 2002

• "Curator's era at Queen's winds down." - February 25, 2002

• "Budget cuts would hit UH's 'heart of system'." - February 25, 2002

• "When keiki can guarantee their kupuna elder care," a contribution by State Rep. Dennis Arakaki, D-28th (Kalihi Valley, Kamehameha Heights), chairman of the House Health Committee and co-chairman of the Joint Senate-House Committee on Long-Term Care Financing - February 24, 2002

• "Assisted suicide bills get hearing." - February 24, 2002

• "Study and monitor biotech foods, but no ban," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - February 23, 2002

• "Health 'pricing' bills pass House." - February 21, 2002

• "Shortages may affect vaccinations." - February 20, 2002

• "New dengue cases in Kailua, Hana." - February 19, 2002

• "Healthcare soon unaffordable," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - February 18, 2002

• "Additional evidence favors needle exchange," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - February 17, 2002

• "Profits up at HMSA, but down at Kaiser." - February 15, 2002

• "Needle exchange program praised." - February 15, 2002

• "Project offers expanded health tests for newborns." - February 15, 2002

• "Parental consent rule for abortions debated." - February 13, 2002

• "Senator's supporter lobbies for HMSA." - February 13, 2002

• "Naturopathy offers licensed alternative care." - February 10, 2002

• "Better to get tested than risk kidney failure," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - February 10, 2002

• "Insurance rate control may not work for Hawai'i." - February 10, 2002

• "Fluoride wording deleted from bill." - February 10, 2002

• "Mental health services mismanaged, audit says." - February 9, 2002

• "Acupuncture's popularity ignites state licensing tussle." - February 8, 2002

• "Hawai'i Dialysis center changing hands." - February 7, 2002

• "Financing issue stalls long-term care bill." - February 7, 2002

• "With dengue still popping up, awareness ads return." - February 6, 2002

• "Hawai'i newborns do well in comparison." - February 6, 2002

• "Parental consent policy for abortions suspended." - February 6, 2002

• "Kidney disease risk higher in Hawai'i." - February 5, 2002

• "Medicine crisis on the table," Island Voices contribution by Sen. Ron Menor, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection and Housing Committee - February 4, 2002

• "Hospital abortion policy may be settled in court." - February 4, 2002

• "Parental consent plan is abortion setback," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - February 3, 2002

• "State gets grade of B-minus in dental report." - February 1, 2002

• "Flu may have reached peak," Hawai'i Briefs item [fourth on page] - February 1, 2002

• "Hawai'i company claims cancer-screening breakthrough." - February 1, 2002

• "State hospitals requiring OK for minor's abortion." - February 1, 2002

• "State hospital's progress noted." - January 26, 2002

• "New autonomy allows UH to pick medical school bids." - January 23, 2002

• "Health-insurance control eyed." - January 16, 2002

• "Cloned mice from UH on display at museum." - January 16, 2002

• "Health centers need your support," an Island Voices contribution by Beth Giesting, executive director of the Hawai'i Primary Care Association and former director of the Kalihi-Palama Health Center - January 15, 2002

• "Here's opportunity to elevate public health," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - January 15, 2002

• "Hospital honored as healthy workplace." - January 14, 2002

• "Departments promise cutting-edge research." - January 14, 2002

• "Medical school aiming for top." - January 14, 2002

• "Is Hawai'i prepared for bioterrorism?" - January 13, 2002

• "Hawai'i kava growers hit by health concerns." - January 13, 2002

• "Produce Center relocation deal clears way for med school." - January 10, 2002

• "Dengue fever risk to tourists low, state says." - January 10, 2002

• "Shape up and live healthier, state says." - January 10, 2002

• "Dengue risk to tourists low, state says." - January 9, 2002

• "Two more dengue fever cases reported in Hana." - January 8, 2002

• "Layoffs increase pressure on community health centers." - January 5, 2002

• "Battle against dengue good for whole Pacific," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - January 2, 2002

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