David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Abortion Protections Will Be Expanded In Hawaii Under New Law
The governor also signed a new law that will make it easier for prosecutors to bring felony charges.
Megan Tagami/Civil Beat/2022
Beth Fukumoto: We Must Take Action To Help Teens Struggling With Mental Health Issues
More youth advisory councils would enable young people to be involved in decisions about the future of their community.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii Lawmaker Quietly Kills Bill To Allow Unlicensed Midwives To Continue Practicing
Supporters express disappointment in Maui Rep. Kyle Yamashita’s decision to not even give the bill a hearing.
Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2022
Beth Fukumoto: We Passed Crisis Level With Mental Health Services A Long Time Ago
It’s been six months since I was able to see a therapist, but I am one of the lucky ones.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Larry Ellison’s Company Helps Hawaii Find Housing For Key Mental Health Hire
Pulama Lanai held a space for a social worker that patients say is critical to their care.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Honolulu Rehab With Lucrative Pay For Top Staff Stiffed Regular Workers, Federal Probe Finds
The agreement with the Department of Labor requires Sand Island Treatment Center to pay back wages of almost $452,000 by Wednesday.
Paula Dobbyn/Civil Beat/2023
Big Island Residents Have A New Option To Treat Depression
A Waimea clinic has become the first to offer transcranial magnetic stimulation.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Hawaii Is Expanding A Free Dental Program For Public Schools
Updated: No-cost dental screenings and dental sealants will be available to keiki attending Hawaii public schools on Oahu, Maui and Kauai.
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Feds Relax Rules Over Drug Used To Treat Opioid Addiction
Rules changes at the federal level now allow numerous medical providers in Hawaii to prescribe medication to treat opioid use disorder.
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Fentanyl Test Strips May Soon Become Legal In Hawaii
The strips are currently considered drug paraphernalia under state law.