Inflammation: The Silent Killer
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By Keone Chin
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Hepatitis Support Network of Hawaii News Release
Hepatitis is a silent epidemic in Hawaii – the state has the highest rate of live cancer in the U.S. caused by hepatitis B and C. To help end this epidemic, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) has awarded The Hepatitis Support Network of Hawaii funds to bring telemedicine and treatment for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS to the island of Molokai.
Mary Hoffman, family nurse practitioner, hopes to reach out to Molokai to help identify and establish accessible treatment at her new clinic, Ka Ho`ailona Rural Clinic.
New Clinic Opens with Telemedicine
Hepatitis Support Network of Hawaii News Release
Hepatitis is a silent epidemic in Hawaii – the state has the highest rate of live cancer in the U.S. caused by hepatitis B and C. To help end this epidemic, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) has awarded The Hepatitis Support Network of Hawaii funds to bring telemedicine and treatment for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS to the island of Molokai.
Mary Hoffman, family nurse practitioner, hopes to reach out to Molokai to help identify and establish accessible treatment at her new clinic, Ka Ho`ailona Rural Clinic.
Inflammation: The Silent Killer
Reader Contributed
By Keone Chin
Do you know what makes up your body? Our bodies are made up of billions of interconnected cells. To understand how our body works, we must first understand the biology behind it. The human body is not a machine – when a part breaks, we cannot just fix or change that part. The kicker that most doctors tend to forget, or maybe not acknowledge, is that the body is a “holistic system.” If there is an issue with one part of the body, it can be safely assumed that another portion could be affected as well.
What is inflammation?
Students Get Yoga-fied
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By Connie Clews
Several Molokai Svaroopa yoga students are taking the next step in their yoga practice and knowledge by attending a program called Foundations of Svaroopa Yoga, Oct. 8-12, in Haleiwa on Oahu, co-sponsored by Connie and Kyno Ravelo. The program will be led by two trainers, one from Australia and one from California.
After taking and passing this course, the 11 Molokai attendees will be able to assist a Certified Svaroopa Yoga Teacher in classes.
"Having assistants is a great advantage for everyone taking a class as well as a tremendous help for the teacher," said Connie Clews, a Certified Svaroopa Yoga teacher on Molokai.
Prescription Drug Trade-In
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Molokai Drugs will host it’s first-ever Drug Take-Back Day for customers to bring in unused or expired medications for safe disposal.
Drug Take-Back Day on Molokai is Tuesday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The service is free and anonymous. It is part of a national campaign sponsored by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration aimed at minimizing safety and environmental risks associated with medication disposal.
Medications must be in original containers since labels may contain safety information, and personal information should be made unreadable by covering with tape or permanent marker. Officials from the Narcotics Enforcement Division will be on hand to dispose of all medications.
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“There have been a lot of unfortunate situations here that could have been prevented if a household didn’t have old medications,” Pharmacist Kelly Go said. “That’s one of the reasons we wanted to have this program.”
Safe disposal also prevents the dangerous environmental effects from washing drugs down drains or toilets. Wastewater treatment plans are not designed to remove or process many compounds found in medication, which can end up in surface and ground water.
A 1999 study by the United States Geological Survey found that 80 percent of stream water in the US contained detectable levels of medications.
Medications and antibiotics can also destroy bacteria necessary for skeptics system to operate.
For more information on Drug Take-Back Day, call Molokai Drugs at 553-5790 or visit www.disposemymeds.org.
The New Health Center
Community Contributed
Aloha. As the Vice President of the Molokai Community Health Center Board of Directors, I want to share a video that I recently produced to help spread the word about this special organization and its forward thinking, holistic approach to the health and wellness of our entire island community. Check out molokaimatt at YouTube.com or his website IslandLifeVideos.com for more information.
Matt Yamashita
Flu Shots Available for Community
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Molokai Health Systems News Release
Several flu shot clinics are being set up around the island during the month of September, for residents to receive the 2010-11 seasonal and H1N1 vaccine.
This project is a collaborative effort between Dr. Daniel McGuire, Molokai Community Health Center, Molokai Drugs Inc., Molokai Family Health Center, Molokai General Hospital and Na Pu`uwai, to provide a community service to enhance the health of Molokai residents. The shots are administered by Certified Healthcare Professionals, while supplies last.
There is no co-pay for the vaccine, and a health plan membership card is required if you are insured. You must be 18 years or older to receive a flu shot at these locations. Bring a driver’s license or other photo ID. If you are running a fever or are allergic to eggs you are not able to receive the flu vaccination.
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Mental Health Services Get a Boost
Take a walk down Manako Lane in Kaunakakai on any given weekday and you will notice an unassuming green house nestled in the corner, buzzing with traffic. Several days a week, mental health patients gather at this spot – known as the clubhouse – which they describe as a place of solace and understanding.
“We get to do activities, talk with each other, keep our minds busy,” said Paul Fischer, who visits the clubhouse regularly.
The Hana Ka Lima Clubhouse is a mental health drop-in center, serving about 70 Molokai residents suffering from mental illnesses. Joe Childs, facility director and case manager, helps reintegrate members into the community through counseling, work programs and therapeutic activities, such as gardening and cooking.
Native Hawaiian Health Care Gets Funding
Representative Mazie Hirono News Release
Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) today announced the awarding of $9,044,880 in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant funding to support Native Hawaiian health centers on Kauai, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and the Island of Hawaii.
These grants keep vital health care providers operational by enabling them to pay for rent, salaries, various overhead, and medications for qualified patients.
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