pbs hawaii’s kakou town hall tackles alzheimer’s
Courtney TakabayashiSince 2017, PBS Hawaii has been hosting a live town hall series, KAKOU, encouraging lively discussion and inclusive conversation on topics of interest to the community. In January, they hosted a panel to discuss Alzheimer’s, which affects nearly 100,000 kupuna and others in Hawaii. Find out what experts and members of the community shared about what Alzheimer’s is, preventive measures, caregiving tips, and where to find resources on this important topic.
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heart-healthy snacks
If you love cookies, chocolate, and chips like we do, here are some snack ideas that can help keep your heart healthy and your sweet tooth satisfied in honor of American Heart Month and National Snack Food Month.
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From the Magazine
Take a look at some of the stories that made their way into the spotlight in this season's issue.
leading the island scene team with heart and an eagle eye
Island Scene publisher and senior editor Lisa Baxa has been a driving force at HMSA for the past four decades. Learn more about her storytelling and editing talents, reminisce with her colleagues as they share fond memories of Baxa, and find out what her secret is to longevity and happiness in the workplace.
hoomau fire academy: mentoring for the future
Hoomau Fire Academy is a nonprofit organization that provides mentorship and hands-on opportunities to Hawaii youth interested in public service, including the fire department. We talked to federal firefighters, instructors, and two of the founders Reid Shimabukuro and Dale Alejandro to find out more about the academy and how it's helping shape the futures of young adults.
It was a routine visit to the doctor for Jason Mohica of Aiea. But the day after the August 2021 doctor visit was not routine. His life would suddenly change and upend the lives of his wife and two sons. Learn how he won his battle over leukemia.
Drugs, both on and off the market, can be confusing to keep track of, especially with the vast amount of information and misinformation online. Dr. Jeremy Roberts, M.D., of Advanced Psychiatric Therapeutics in Honolulu, answers pressing questions about Ozempic, fentanyl, and recreational drugs, and how we can further educate ourselves and possibly our loved ones with addiction.
Ballet Hawaii's summer intensive program brings world class dancers to mentor local talent in three weeks of immersive training culminating in a showcase performance.