Health and Medicine
in the Honolulu Advertiser, 2003

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 published in 2003 that address health and medical topics. 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.

December 2003

• "Medicare bill brings benefits to rural poor," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - December 31, 2003

• "Hawai'i stores responsible for meat recall notification." - December 31, 2003

• "No recalled beef came to Hawai'i." - December 31, 2003

• "Recalled beef's trip to Islands complex." - December 30, 2003

• "Island supermarkets say their meat is safe." - December 30, 2003

• "Hawai'i may have beef from sick cow." - December 29, 2003

• "Wheelchair fails to deter paraplegic from nurse's life." - December 28, 2003

• "Laser eye surgery booms among troops." - December 28, 2003

• "Black tea, yogurt, chicken soup among flu fighters." - December 27, 2003

• "Hawai'i planning tests for mad cow disease." - December 27, 2003

• "Family thanks Hawai'i for effort that led to bone marrow match." - December 25, 2003

• "Hawai'i has grass-fed solution to mad cow," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - December 24, 2003

• "Hawai'i cattle ranchers in 'wait-and-see' mode." - December 24, 2003

• "Simple reminders help keep holiday blues at bay." - December 21, 2003

• "Some herbs, foods can boost immunity to colds and flu." - December 20, 2003

• "Public workers sue over healthcare plan." - December 20, 2003

• "Many seniors prefer living in all-ages housing." - December 19, 2003

• "HMSA won't drop barbers." - December 19, 2003

• "Hawai'i's DUI death rate falls." - December 18, 2003

• "Flu vaccine runs short." - December 18, 2003

• "HMSA won't drop client barbers after all." - December 18, 2003

• "Flu shots to be limited to high-risk patients." - December 17, 2003

• "Flu shot calls flood hotline." - December 16, 2003

• "Hospital compliance deadline extended." - December 16, 2003

• "Care home getting a face-lift." - December 14, 2003

• "Aspirin may be right for your health." - December 13, 2003

• "Flu 'sporadic' in Hawai'i; doctors say shots in high demand." - December 13, 2003

• "Firm has 30 days to get rid of tons of medical waste." - December 13, 2003

• "Audit slams Kalaupapa staff." - December 13, 2003

• "No need for panic over flu vaccine, officials say." - December 12, 2003

• "Kalaupapa audit blasts health department oversight." - December 12, 2003

• "St. Francis Healthcare to lay off 40 employees." - December 11, 2003

• "Hawai'i faces possible shortage of doctors." - December 11, 2003

• "About 500 get free flu shots at volunteer clinic in Chinatown." - December 7, 2003

• "Cinnamon benefits some diabetics, kills harmful bacteria." - December 6, 2003

• "Flu vaccine shortages in Hawai'i not likely." - December 6, 2003

• "Flu arrives early, but it's not too late for a shot." - December 5, 2003

• "Union says 17 will lose jobs at St. Francis hospital." - December 4, 2003

• "Fewer merchants selling alcohol to minors, MADD survey shows." - December 3, 2003

• "Smokers, the Islands are not your ashtray," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - December 1, 2003

• "For donors, shearing is caring." - December 1, 2003

November 2003

• "Help your immune system fight a cold." - November 29, 2003

• "Medical spa offers high-tech screening." - November 28, 2003

• "Contracts finalized for UH medical school." - November 28, 2003

• "Ex-HealthSouth CEO told to repay $25 million." - November 27, 2003

• "Hawai'i seniors warned of Medicare drug gap." - November 26, 2003

• "Medicare reform needs more time," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - November 25, 2003

• "Blood Bank seeks donors." - November 24, 2003

• "Fitness challenge accepted." - November 24, 2003

• "UH sees increase in female medical students." - November 24, 2003

• "17 UH students awarded AlohaCare scholarships." - November 23, 2003

• "Antihistamines reduce allergy symptoms but have side effects." - November 22, 2003

• "SARS cited as lesson at security summit." - November 22, 2003

• "Kaiser sees net income drop." - November 20, 2003

• "HMSA reports income increase of 117 percent." - November 19, 2003

• "Sewage plan brings fears of health risks." - November 19, 2003

• "Hawai'i ranked 10th healthiest." - November 18, 2003

• "Drug treatment for all 'not feasible'." - November 18, 2003

• "Health briefs." - November 17, 2003

• "Hawai'i ranked 10th healthiest state." - November 17, 2003

• "Form of vitamin E may help heart." - November 15, 2003

• "Vaccines urged for college students." - November 13, 2003

• "Hawai'i slips in national anti-tobacco ranking." - November 13, 2003

• "Flu-shot demand jumps." - November 12, 2003

• "Hawai'i ranks sixth in spending against smoking." - November 12, 2003

• "Hospital planned for Big Island's west side." - November 9, 2003

• "Use kava-kava only if it's prepared correctly." - November 8, 2003

• "Abortion law lacks crucial exceptions," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - November 7, 2003

• "Nurses union says hospital 'undermining' it." - November 7, 2003

• "Donor reports increase in people seeking free lab tests." - November 6, 2003

• "Uplifting yoga." - November 5, 2003

• "Be wary of Web sites as source of medical advice." - November 1, 2003

• "Health coverage offered for UH students." - November 1, 2003

October 2003

• "New effort needed in care for the elderly," an Island Voices contributin by Ruth Dias Willenborg - October 30, 2003

• "Policy crunch looms over health insurance," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - October 30, 2003

• "Report details smoking trends." - October 30, 2003

• "Incentives sought to insure workers." - October 30, 2003

• "Medically uninsured on rise in Hawai'i." - October 29, 2003

• "State weighs medical savings accounts." - October 27, 2003

• "Medicare hike hits hard for some seniors." - October 27, 2003

• "School students can learn healthy eating," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial- October 26, 2003

• "Ice enters Hawai'i by all routes, disguises." - October 26, 2003

• "Don't believe all you read about Atkins diet." - October 25, 2003

• "Visualizing your energy is getting medical scrutiny." - October 23, 2003

• "Cases of murine typhus down after setting record in 2002." - October 23, 2003

• "Medical school to add Hawaiian department." - October 20, 2003

• "Fears grow with genetic crop secrecy." - October 19, 2003

• "Health firm bond rating upgraded." - October 18, 2003

• "Some nutrients may help ease gout." - October 18, 2003

• "Cancer group opens office here," - a Health Briefs item - October 18, 2003

• "Groups plan summit as part of battle against ice." - October 17, 2003

• "State releases plan for dealing with hepatitis C." - October 16, 2003

• "Auto shop operator makes no exceptions for drug users." - October 15, 2003

• "Lawmakers told health initiatives must address all levels of society." - October 15, 2003

• "Marijuana ruling reassures doctors." - October 15, 2003

• "Federal DNA law is an idea long overdue," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - October 14, 2003

• "Medical marijuana appeal dismissed." - October 14, 2003

• "Treatment parity is needed but not simple," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - October 13, 2003

• "Gastric-bypass surgery increasing in popularity." - October 12, 2003

• "Lactose intolerance may be cause of gassiness." - October 11, 2003

• "Cancer mortality rate falls nearly 20 percent." - October 11, 2003

• "HMO rated 'excellent' again." - October 10, 2003

• "Report: State cancer mortality rate continues to drop." - October 10, 2003

• "Pay attention to your mental health," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - October 9, 2003

• "Drug costs can mean difficult choices." - October 9, 2003

• "UHA medical plan seeks rate hike." - October 8, 2003

• "Drug safety stressed to public." - October 8, 2003

• "It's time to act on ice now," an Island Voices contribution by Darryl D. Perry - October 7, 2003

• "UH research funding gets another boost." - October 7, 2003

• "Insurance companies say drug treatment adequate." - October 7, 2003

• "Anti-drug group mobilizing." - October 6, 2003

• "Humor, like all else, changes with age," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - October 6, 2003

• "Senior group helping fight billing fraud." - October 5, 2003

• "Glycemic load is what should matter." - October 4, 2003

• "Kidney gift inspired five more." - October 3, 2003

• "State sued over services to disabled." - October 3, 2003

• "Don't mess with youth sex offender program," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - October 2, 2003

• "Onstage suicide isn't death with dignity," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - October 1, 2003

• "State ranks second in efforts to cut female smokers " - October 1, 2003

• "Pearl City treatment facility's future in air." - October 1, 2003

September 2003

• "Officials to weigh fate of Pearl City rehab center." - September 30, 2003

• "New faces, new hope for children." - September 29, 2003

• "Ice remedy hearing draws few." - September 28, 2003

• "Coping with menopause naturally." - September 27, 2003

• "We're just rolling up our sleeves on ice," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - September 26, 2003

• "Prison worsens ice problem," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - September 25, 2003

• "Hawai'i officials join nationwide push for flu shots." - September 25, 2003

• "'Ice' documentary is a family viewing must," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - September 24, 2003

• "Exercises help achieve toned, shapely legs." - September 24, 2003

• "Ice documentary a must-see for all." - September 23, 2003

• "Drug testing meets opposition." - September 23, 2003

• "Cities pinpoint environmental goals at summit." - September 23, 2003

• "For a nurse named Faith, 80 is not yet time to retire." - September 21, 2003

• "UH study looking for people who drink kava." - September 21, 2003

• "Single number to be used for poison calls." - September 20, 2003

• "Pills, diet, exercise can lessen complication risks of diabetes." - September 20, 2003

• "Drug abuse symptom of other dysfunctions," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial- September 19, 2003

• "Nurses union in internal dispute." - September 19, 2003

• "Emergency pills - 'just in case'." - September 18, 2003

• "Hawai'i drug summit 'just the beginning'." - September 18, 2003

• "Judge allows claims against drug firm to proceed." - September 18, 2003

• "Punishing the pregnant is counterproductive," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - September 17, 2003

• "'Violent reality' of ice outlined in Waipahu." - September 17, 2003

• "Expanded treatment urged at drug summit." - September 17, 2003

• "Waimanalo Health Center sued in firings." - September 16, 2003

• "Prosecutor wants pre-birth intervention." - September 16, 2003

• "Meth-exposed babies studied." - September 16, 2003

• "Drug summit begins with call to battle ice." - September 16, 2003

• "Kane'ohe hospital continues to fall short," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - September 15, 2003

• "Mother reflects on heavy price of her addiction to meth." - September 15, 2003

• "Tragedy leads to change." - September 15, 2003

• "Losing children can break addiction." - September 15, 2003

• "Summit outlines Hawai'i's drug war." - September 15, 2003

• "Lingle: Unity vital in drug war." - September 15, 2003

• "Children real victims of Hawai'i ice epidemic," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - September 14, 2003

• "Nutrition service remains at clinic." - September 14, 2003

• "State pursues probe of Kuakini." - September 14, 2003

• "Crystal meth Q&A." - September 14, 2003

• "Trauma of ice both physical, emotional." - September 14, 2003

• "Drug's youngest victims see families torn apart." - September 14, 2003

• "Tomato products may lower heart disease risk." - September 13, 2003

• "Officials say typhus cases not a repeat of outbreak." - September 13, 2003

• "Polluters protest large fines." - September 13, 2003

• "How is medical waste washing into a stream?," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - September 12, 2003

• "City offering shuttle service to hospitals." - September 12, 2003

• "Nurse honors brother she lost." - September 11, 2003

• "Drug data can't be used to cut treatment," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - September 10, 2003

• "Officials want boost in drug prevention, treatment for youth." - September 9, 2003

• "Child immunization still the proper course," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - Septmeber 8, 2003

• "Women find exercise benefits bodies, souls." - September 8, 2003

• "Growth hormone costly and chancy." - September 6, 2003

• "Conference to offer support for caregivers." - September 6, 2003

• "Hawai'i, Maine compare notes on low-cost drug programs." - September 5, 2003

• "Queen's unveiling one-stop cardiac-care unit." - September 4, 2003

• "Kaiser asks for 14.5% rate hike." - September 3, 2003

• "Kaiser seeks state OK for rate hike." - September 2, 2003

August 2003

• "Clean air becoming blast from the past," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - August 31, 2003

• "Trekking poles ease burden of walking." - August 30 2003

• "More drug treatment, but it's no silver bullet," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - August 29, 2003

• "State needs more drug treatment, group says." - August 28, 2003

• "Beat bus-strike blues by walking or cycling," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - August 27, 2003

• "New drug law has good tools, and bad," aHonolulu Advertiser editorial - August 25, 2003

• "Walking the distance." - August 24, 2003

• "Sesame oil seems to benefit hypertension." - August 23, 2003

• "TriWest gets military healthcare contract." - August 22, 2003

• "Drug hot line now statewide." - August 22, 2003

• "UH researcher to get honor for biology work." - August 21, 2003

• "Hawai'i brings captions to deaf film lovers." - August 20, 2003

• "Resistant staph turns up on Kane'ohe base." - August 20, 2003

• "Metabolic disorder screening for babies expands." - August 19, 2003

• "UH scientists find subatomic puzzle." - August 18, 2003

• "Link expands [Tripler Army Medical Center] hospital's reach." - August 18, 2003

• "Exercise, right diet may help brain cells." - August 16, 2003

• "Aerial fetus banners simply inappropriate," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - August 15, 2003

• "Daycare center in Waipahu opening today." - August 13, 2003

• "Community clinics draw support." - August 13, 2003

• "Biotech venture poised for success." - August 12, 2003

• "Surgeons using less invasive technique." - August 11, 2003

• "Pepsi seeks more health-conscience image with broad product base." - August 9, 2003

• "Behavior therapy, drugs combat social phobia." - August 9, 2003

• "Woman credits cancer study with saving life." - August 8, 2003

• "Smoking rate for Hawaiians still high." - August 8, 2003

• "Drug war's important; so are our freedoms," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - August 7, 2003

• "Measles cases jump on O'ahu." - August 7, 2003

• "Audit blasts child protection agency." - August 7, 2003

• "Experts urge keiki weight checks." - August 5, 2003

• "State laws hindering drug war, panel told." - August 5, 2003

• "Hawai'i nursing-home costs ranked 5th highest in nation." - August 4, 2003

• "Health impact of 'vog' studied." - August 3, 2003

• "Chili peppers nutritious, may aid variety of ailments." - August 2, 2003

• "A renewal of AIDS awareness is needed," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - August 1, 2003

• "Nurses can thank Dr. Chun." - August 1, 2003

July 2003

• "Longevity data prompt life insurance industry to court seniors for term policies." - July 31, 2003

• "Companies cutting health coverage for young retirees." - July 31, 2003

• "Infectious diseases specialist joins UH." - July 31, 2003

• "Medicare worth remembering," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - July 30, 2003

• "Smaller veterans home suggested." - July 30, 2003

• "Kapolei forum voices ice concerns." - July 30, 2003

• "Treatment begins with realization." - July 29, 2003

• "Exciting possibilities at new UH med school," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - July 28, 2003

• "'Operation Smile' surgery a success." - July 28, 2003

• "New life for kids starts here." - July 27, 2003

• "Presence of toxic chemicals a reality in our daily lives." - July 26, 2003

• "Disease research center proposed in Kaka'ako." - July 25, 2003

• "Wai'anae Coast takes stand against drugs." - July 25, 2003

• "Former insurance executive indicted." - July 25, 2003

• "Lingle wants 100 fewer beds for veterans care home." - July 25, 2003

• "Firm develops West Nile vaccine." - July 24, 2003

• "Health facility's plans delayed again." - July 23, 2003

• "Secrecy ill-serves new UH medical center," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - July 22, 2003

• "Maui water still causing skin troubles." - July 21, 2003

• "Hawai'i melanoma numbers cause concern." - July 21, 2003

• "Drug rivals putting Viagra's market potency to test." - July 20, 2003

• "Mold-damage lawsuits rise sharply." - July 20, 2003

• "Best medical information, advice is just a click away." - July 20, 2003

• "Medical school deals secret." - July 20, 2003

• "High blood pressure takes its toll silently." - July 19, 2003

• "Child welfare deficient." - July 19, 2003

• "Housing site for elderly in the works for Kihei." - July 18, 2003

• "Maui nurses ratify three-year contract." - July 18, 2003

• "Wahiawa nurses ratify 3-year contract." - July 18, 2003

• "Doctor may avoid jail in Internet drug case." - July 18, 2003

• "Wahiawa nurses in talks over work agreement." - July 17, 2003

• "Change in your mood? It just might be your food." - July 16, 2003

• "Wahiawa nurses' deal ends strike." - July 16, 2003

• "Wahiawa nurses' deal ends strike." - July 16, 2003

• "Striking Wahiawa nurses reach contract agreement." - July 15, 2003

• "Lead paint hurts birds as well as humans." - July 14, 2003

• "Chemotherapy nausea often delayed." - July 14, 2003

• "Seniors put relief ahead of drug law." - July 13, 2003

• "Men targeted to fill shortage of nurses." - July 13, 2003

• "Walkout by nurses enters 11th week." - July 13, 2003

• "Shortage of volunteers slows clinical research." - July 8, 2003

• "Neonatal care unit goes for softer touch." - July 7, 2003

• "Walkout by nurses enters 11th week." - July 13, 2003

• "Wahiawa hospital, striking nurses resume talks." - July 12, 2003

• "Nurses await Wahiawa General Hospital reply." - July 11, 2003

• "Shortage of volunteers slows clinical research." - July 8, 2003

• "Elder drug plan a priority in Congress." - July 7, 2003

• " Employers passing on high cost of healthcare." - July 7, 2003

• "Neonatal care unit goes for softer touch." - July 7, 2003

• "Anatomy book, a first, is written in Hawaiian." - July 6, 2003

• "Aiona plan targets drug use." - July 6, 2003

• "Kahuku Hospital averts veto." - July 6, 2003

• "Wahiawa nurses offer new proposal." - July 5, 2003

• "Licorice root could raise blood pressure." - July 5, 2003

• "Renewed nurse talks expected to continue." - July 4, 2003

• "Wahiawa nurses, managers are talking." - July 3, 2003

• "Prescription drug program launched." - July 2, 2003

• "In-vitro questions already answered," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - July 1, 2003

• "Toxic releases up 137 percent; change in reporting cited." - July 1, 2003

June 2003

• "Ladies society raises money to help keiki with cancer." - June 30, 2003

• "Fish sale takes man from cancer survivor to top fund-raiser." - June 30, 2003

• "Child mental health agency ranks poorly." - June 30, 2003

• "Health programs lose $7.4M." - June 29, 2003

• "Popping vitamins may be harmful." - June 28, 2003

• "Elder-protection bills now law." - June 25, 2003

• "Social services feel the crunch." - June 24, 2003

• "Assisted dying isn't about pain," an Island Voices contribution by Roland L. Halpern - June 24, 2003

• "Seniors' stays in hospitals shortened." - June 24, 2003

• "Wahiawa nurses strike drags into eighth week." - June 23, 2003

• "What about surrogacy?" - June 23, 2003

• "The ethics of in-vitro." - June 23, 2003

• "Lingle cuts $3.6M in social services with line-item veto."- June 22, 2003

• "New techniques build hope, families for infertile couples." - June 22, 2003

• "Benefits of coral calcium overblown." - June 21, 2003

• "Xylitol can be a safe substitute for sugar." - June 14, 2003

• "Caution urged when buying vendor food." - June 12, 2003

• "Many in Hawai'i cite fitness as essential part of life." - June 12, 2003

• "Bariatric surgery and exercise gave her a new life." - June 11, 2003

• "SARS epidemic may spur much-needed reforms in China," a Commentary by Christopher McNally - June 8, 2003

• "'Ice' death toll nearly quadruples in past decade." - June 8, 2003

• "'Obsolete' cancer-test law repealed." - June 5, 2003

• "Walls go up at new UH med school." - June 4, 2003

• "Paramedics deserve parity," an Island Voices contribution by Kelly R. Yamamoto Fuentes - June 3, 2003

• "We are all aging; don't get over it," an Island Voices contribution by Colette Browne - June 2, 2003

• "Treat the addiction and the 'ice' will melt," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - June 2, 2003

• "After savings wear out, they'll rely on Medicaid." - June 1, 2003

• "Father's illness a harsh reality." - June 1, 2003

• "Options for long-term care here." - June 1, 2003

• "Cancer center poses quandary for hospitals." - June 1, 2003

May 2003

• "More color on your plate will make your diet healthier." - May 31, 2003

• "Striking nurses dispute rural 'standard'." - May 30, 2003

• "Texas abortion foes are really stretching," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - May 27, 2003

• "Research questions hormone therapy." - May 27, 2003

• "State may overlap drug aid nonprofit." - May 25, 2003

• "Pregnant women should avoid fish high in mercury." - May 24, 2003

• "Drug-cost program may change." - May 22, 2003

• "New prescription plan should move forward," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - May 21, 2003

• "Monitor carbohydrate intake to help control adult diabetes." - May 21, 2003

• "Parker Ranch watches mad-cow case." - May 21, 2003

• "Advocates for elderly see care bills as a success." - May 19, 2003

• "Surveys find support for state care plan." - May 18, 2003

• "New law allows timelier access to generic drugs." - May 15, 2003

• "Bargaining ceases at Wahiawa hospital; no new talks slated." - May 15, 2003

• "Wahiawa nurses back on picket lines." - May 15, 2003

• "More health-conscious people turn to running." - May 13, 2003

• "19 striking nurses at Wahiawa get new jobs elsewhere, union says." - May 12, 2003

• "Fiber helps people lose weight, ward off diabetes, heart disease." - May 10, 2003

• "Rise in STDs worries officials." - May 10, 2003

• "Pill legislation faces possible court test." - May 10, 2003

• "Medical center to end keiki genetics program." - May 5, 2003

• "Care of Hawai'i's elderly a growing challenge." - May 4, 2003

• "Families know the devastation of 'ice'." - May 2, 2003

• "Wahiawa nurse talks break off," - a Hawai'i Briefs item [second on page] - May 1, 2003

• "Prozac among best depression treatments." - April 26, 2003

• "State monitoring visitor from Shanghai for SARS." - April 25, 2003

• "Visitor may have symptoms of SARS." - April 25, 2003

• "Japan is hardly a SARS hotbed; keep the visit," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - April 24, 2003

• "SARS spread fuels global fear." - April 24, 2003

• "New WHO director reminds Hawai'i of need to be vigilant." - April 23, 2003

• "Healthcare center will miss its founder," an Island Voices contribution by Hyunsun Shin - April 22, 2003

• "UH, state partner in SARS readiness." - April 20, 2003

• "Agency warns state's care system 'flawed'." - April 20, 2003

• "Mice flourishing on Maui, threaten typhus outbreak." - April 19, 2003

• "UH regents entice nursing faculty." - April 18, 2003

• "Teens smoking, drinking alcohol less, survey finds." - April 17, 2003

• "Lingle dines out to dispel Chinatown SARS rumors." - April 17, 2003

• "Medical marijuana bid not that outlandish," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - April 16, 2003

• "Proponents of care-home-inspection bill try to rally support." - April 16, 2003

• "Poison could bring in alien pest." - April 14, 2003

• "SARS threat must be put into context," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - April 13, 2003

• "Long-term care must start somewhere," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - April 13, 2003

• "Cancer awareness will be her legacy." - April 13, 2003

• "Poor diet can bring on craving for sugar." - April 12, 2003

• "Money for drug plan not released." - April 12, 2003

• "No reports of SARS cases from China Air worker." - April 11, 2003

• "Working on your wellness." - April 10, 2003

• "Amnesty prioritizes the safety of newborns," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - April 9, 2003

• "Healthcare needs, resources connect." - April 9, 2003

• "Official says U.S. able to contain SARS threat." - April 9, 2003

• "New law expands patients' privacy." - April 9, 2003

• "Long-term care needs closer look," an Island Voices contribution by Oscar Kurren - April 8, 2003

• "We look forward to a safe kava comeback," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - April 8, 2003

• "Elderly abuse bills can't just fizzle out," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - April 8, 2003

• "UH scientists may have solved kava mystery." - April 7, 2003

• "SARS concern grows but state offers reassurances." - April 2, 2003

• "Suspected SARS cases in Hawai'i up to five." - April 1, 2003

• "Cover all the bases for long-term care," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - March 31, 2003

• "Diet pills' caffeine can be tricky." - March 29, 2003

• "Medical board official defends Hawai'i doctors, review process." - March 29, 2003

• "Senate committee postpones bill for anti-drug agency." - March 29, 2003

• "Rehab nurses ratify contract." - March 28, 2003

• "Hawai'i medical board ranked lowest." - March 28, 2003

• "Senate commitee OKs long-term-care tax plan ." - March 28, 2003

• "Calorie claims stretch truth on food labels." - March 26, 2003

• "Calm discussions can relieve kids' war anxieties." - March 26, 2003

• "Health briefs." - March 26, 2003

• "Leave the tobacco fund alone." - March 25, 2003

• "New TB strains worry health officials." - March 25, 2003

• "Health officials track illnesses." - March 24, 2003

• "City to monitor events for dangerous toxins." - March 24, 2003

• "HealthSouth to continue Hawai'i operations." - March 24, 2003

• "Many travelers wary of Asian respiratory illness." - March 21, 2003

• "Person-to-person spreading of disease worries experts." - March 20, 2003

• "State investigating two Kaua'i patients." - March 20, 2003

• "Student carpenters come to aid of health center." - March 19, 2003

• "U.S. urged to take lead in detecting new diseases." - March 19, 2003

• "World races to identify mysterious pneumonia." - March 19, 2003

• "Deadly illness has some canceling trips to Asia." - March 19, 2003

• "Plan to evict Waimanalo health program protested." - March 18, 2003

• "More possible cases of disease reported." - March 18, 2003

• "What you should know about the deadly illness." - March 17, 2003

• "Outbreak possibly new flu strain, exotic virus." - March 17, 2003

• "State steps up vigilance on respiratory illness." - March 17, 2003

• "Late-term abortions a matter for physicians," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - March 16, 2003

• "Prescription Care Hawai'i gets $3 million," an O'ahu briefs item [second on page] - March 16, 2003

• "CarePlus deserves to be kept moving," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - March 15, 2003

• "Health services deal announced." - March 15, 2003

• "Care-home bill allows for 'spot checks'." - March 14, 2003

• "State to get federal aid for Pacific migrants." - March 14, 2003

• "Health center must be built," an Island Voices contribution by Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro, A Democrat representing House District 39 (Wahiawa) - March 13, 2003

• "Here's our wish list to improve care homes," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - March 13, 2003

• "Disabled win $7 million settlement." - March 12, 2003

• "Big Island kids' asthma rate high." - March 12, 2003

• "Solution offered on care-home inspections." - March 12, 2003

• "Assisted suicide deserved a hearing," an Island Voices contribution by Roland L. Halpern - March 11, 2003

• "Oregon not deluged with assisted suicides," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - March 10, 2003

• "Maui woman tested for dengue fever." - March 10, 2003

• "Lingle opposes care plan for elderly." - March 10, 2003

• "Bills address elderly abuse." - March 10, 2003

• "LEGISLATURE 2003 STATUS REPORT - Health." - March 9, 2003

• "Illness on Maui possibly dengue." - March 9, 2003

• "Waikiki health clinic looking for new space." - March 8, 2003

• "WIC nutrition program evicted." - March 8, 2003

• "Health insurance profitable for UHA." - March 6, 2003

• "Smallpox vaccinations start." - March 6, 2003

• "Hawai'i health officials see seasonal spike in flu cases." - March 6, 2003

• "Medical school audit details management problems." - March 4, 2003

• "Fear of AIDS lost on the younger generation." - March 2, 2003

• "Cancer 'miracle' may help Damien sainthood bid." - March 1, 2003

• "HMSA's losses worst ever." - February 28, 2003

• "Elder abuse bills take spotlight." - February 27, 2003

• "Kaiser health plan loses $2.8 million in 2002." - February 26, 2003

• "Health officials cite Kaua'i firms," a Hawai'i briefs item - February 25, 2003

• "Mind-body link enters mainstream." - February 23, 2003

• "Mental care facilities to lose federal money." - February 23, 2003

• "Lingle wins federal support on 'ice'." - February 22, 2003

• "Health tourism gets boost in Hawai'i." - February 21, 2003

• "Autism budget to gain $14.6M," a Hawai'i briefs item - February 21, 2003

• "Bad smallpox reaction reported." - February 21, 2003

• "Bill to increase care-home scrutiny gains in Senate." - February 21, 2003

• "Micro-organism bill raises worries." - February 20, 2003

• "There's no excuse for abuse of elderly," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - February 19, 2003

• "$1.3 million grant to aid uninsured," a Health briefs item - February 19, 2003

• "Bill gives $500,000 for new facility at UH cancer center." - February 17, 2003

• "SUFFERING IN SILENCE: HAWAI'I'S ELDERLY VICTIMS - Elderly abuse, neglect difficult to prosecute." - February 17, 2003

• "SUFFERING IN SILENCE: HAWAI'I'S ELDERLY VICTIMS - Few laws protect elderly." - February 17, 2003

• "Difficult decisions on dying," a Commentary item - February 16, 2003

• "Firefighters seek additional training for terrorist attacks." - February 16, 2003

• "Kukui nut oil to be tested in psoriasis study." - February 16, 2003

• "Nursing school selects three finalists." - February 16, 2003

• "SUFFERING IN SILENCE: HAWAI'I'S ELDERLY VICTIMS - Elderly care takes place mostly in caregivers' own homes." - February 16, 2003

• "SUFFERING IN SILENCE: HAWAI'I'S ELDERLY VICTIMS - Counting up the cases of neglect." - February 16, 2003

• "SUFFERING IN SILENCE: HAWAI'I'S ELDERLY VICTIMS - Man's death sad but not unusual." - February 16, 2003

• "SUFFERING IN SILENCE: HAWAI'I'S ELDERLY VICTIMS - Abuse of elderly called state's 'hidden epidemic'." - February 16, 2003

• "700 to get smallpox shot." - February 14, 2003

• "Journey through dying." - February 13, 2003

• "Mental health hot line going statewide soon." - February 13, 2003

• "Long-term care: Some don't need state help," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - February 12, 2003

• "Cooperation urged to cut healthcare costs." - February 12, 2003

• "Lingle's long-term care plan advances in Senate." - February 12, 2003

• "Student drug testing hits snag." - February 12, 2003

• "HPD to aid outer islands in attack." - February 11, 2003

• "First smallpox vaccines expected to arrive in days." - February 11, 2003

• "Lingle plan for long-term care called deficient." - February 11, 2003

• "Drug tests won't cure 'disease'," an Island Voices contribution by Mike Coleman, President of Like A Child and the host of the "Like A Child" talk show on KUMU AM 1500 - February 10, 2003

• "Health director wants to make difference." - February 10, 2003

• "Teach options to assisted suicide instead," a Commentary contribution by Herbert Hendin and Kathleen Foley are physicians and authors of "The Case against Assisted Suicide: For the Right to End-of-Life Care." - February 9, 2003

• "Health centers avert cut of $1.65M." - February 8, 2003

• "HMSA contract disputed." - February 7, 2003

• "Lingle backs mental-health bill." - February 7, 2003

• "Lingle called on to avert fish kill." - February 7, 2003

• "Community health cuts ultimately cost us more," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - February 6, 2003

• "Health chief to seek money for community centers." - February 6, 2003

• "Enact 'death with dignity'," a Volcanic Ash item - February 5, 2003

• "Drug benefits cannot be limited to a few," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - February 5, 2003

• "Repeal of health coverage law not a goal." - February 5, 2003

• "Health centers' money cut." - February 5, 2003

• "HMSA plans to raise rates again." - February 4, 2003

• "Lingle details plan for free prescription drugs." - February 4, 2003

• "Needy to get free prescriptions." - February 3, 2003

• "Drug-testing students wrong," an Island Voices contribution by Pamela G. Lichty, with the Drug Policy Forum of Hawai'i; Vanessa Chong, with the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai'i - January 31, 2003

• "Hospital given estate bequest," a Hawai'i briefs item - January 31, 2003

• "4 hospitals resist smallpox vaccinations." - January 31, 2003

• "Universal healthcare is a worthy goal," a Honolulu Advertiser editorial - January 30, 2003

• "Student vaccine rule explained," a Bureaucracy Buster item - January 30, 2003

• "Maui first to get new MRI device," a Health briefs item - January 29, 2003

• "Hawai'i to get $165,000 from drug settlement." - January 29, 2003

• "Bush's Medicare plan met with praise, financial questions." - January 29, 2003

• "Mold costs rise at Hilton." - January 28, 2003

• "UH cancer center on track, Dobelle tells lawmakers." - January 28, 2003

• "House leaders seeking universal healthcare." - January 28, 2003

• "Association health plans backed." - January 26, 2003

• "Bush reverses Medicaid decision." - January 26, 2003

• "Portrait of 'ice' epidemic gives legislators chills." - January 26, 2003

• "School drug testing: It's time for action," an Island Voices contribution by Peter B. Carlisle, prosecuting attorney for the City and County of Honolulu - January 25, 2003

• "Assisted suicide on women's agenda." - January 24, 2003

• "Insurers seek approval to raise healthcare rates." - January 23, 2003

• "HMSA gives med school $1 million." - January 23, 2003

• "Turned-in eyelashes cause of teary, itchy eyes." - January 23, 2003

• "Prostate cancer rates surprising," a Health briefs item - January 22, 2003

• "State Hospital progress praised." - January 22, 2003

• "Nurses face emotional return to work." - January 21, 2003

• "Hawai'i to begin smallpox program." - January 21, 2003

• "St. Francis nurses OK contract." - January 20, 2003

• "Bills target marketing of drugs to doctors." - January 19, 2003

• "St. Francis nurses approve contract." - January 19, 2003

• "St. Francis reaches deal; Queen's nurses ratify pact." - January 17, 2003

• "Officials tracking reports of 'stomach flu'." - January 16, 2003

• "Castle plans $15 million renovation." - January 14, 2003

• "Nurses' vote set Thursday at Queen's." - January 14, 2003

• "Hawaii Dental Service president aims for 'customer joy'." - January 13, 2003

• "New pacts for nurses may bring cost cuts." - January 12, 2003

• "Kuakini nurses ratify contract." - January 11, 2003

• "St. Francis, nurses far from reaching deal." - January 9, 2003

• "Patients likely to pay more for fewer services." - January 9, 2003

• "Queen's deal announced." - January 9, 2003

• "Waimanalo Health Center fires executive." - January 8, 2003

• "Deal at Queen's 'close'." - January 8, 2003

• "Queen's, nurses reach tentative agreement." - January 8, 2003

• "Group campaigns against physician-assisted suicide." - January 7, 2003

• "Kuakini nurses closer to new deal." - January 7, 2003

• "State awards Quest contract," a Business briefs item - January 7, 2003

• "Kuakini nurses reach tentative agreement." - January 7, 2003

• "St. Francis talks break down." - January 4, 2003

• "Response team given smallpox shot." - January 3, 2003

• "Talks resume in nurse strike." - January 3, 2003

• "For all the Spam we eat, Honolulu still fittest city." - January 3, 2003

• "Talks move Queen's, nurses closer to accord." - January 3, 2003

• "Striking nurses holding the line, leaders say." - January 2, 2003

• "HMSA reaches anesthesia deal." - January 1, 2003

• "Talks set in nursing strikes at three hospitals." - January 1, 2003

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