http://192.168.169.76:80/newsroomnewsroomhttp://192.168.169.76:80/hmsas-first-woman-presidentJenny Smith makes history as HMSA's first woman president, overseeing health plan strategy and operations. Learn more about Smith, her experience, and vision for the future. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:03:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/hmsas-first-woman-president/Media/Default/Lynn/JSMITH_HEROPCRaeHuo.jpg/Media/Default/Lynn/JSMITH_THUMB.jpgnewsroomhmsa, leadership, hawaii, island scene, jenny smith, health care, health insuranceLynn Shibuyahttp://192.168.169.76:80/becoming-dr-mark-mugiishiFrom coaching a championship basketball team to bringing a Broadway musical to life to saving lives in the operating room, Mark M. Mugiishi, M.D., F.A.C.S., has done it all! In 2020, Dr. Mugiishi became the president and CEO of HMSA, and continues in his role as CEO today. Learn more about his vision for the future as he works towards his goal of helping to improve the health of Hawaii. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/becoming-dr-mark-mugiishi/Media/Default/Lynn/DrMark_HEROPhotocourtesyDr.MarkMugiishi.jpg/Media/Default/Lynn/DRMARK_THUMBPCRae%20Huo.jpgnewsroomhawaii, dr. mugiishi, ceo, mark, dr. mark. hmsa, health care, insurance, leadership, exec, presidentLynn Shibuyahttp://192.168.169.76:80/ending-alzheimers-one-step-at-a-timeLearn more about the Alzheimer’s Association, how meaningful their annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s fundraiser is, and what they’re doing to find a cure for the disease. Plus, hear from HMSA CEO Mark Mugiishi, M.D., F.A.C.S., about why combating Alzheimer’s is so important to him. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:00:32 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/ending-alzheimers-one-step-at-a-time/Media/Default/Kevin/possiblehero3.jpg/Media/Default/Kevin/walktoendalzheimersTHUMB-1.jpgnewsroomhmsa, newsroom, islandscene, health, alzheimers, awareness, walk, communityKevin Allenhttp://192.168.169.76:80/decoding-diabetes-with-hmsaDiabetes is one of the most prevalent health issues affecting Hawaii’s communities. Approximately 120,971 people in the state have been diagnosed with diabetes, and scarier yet, an additional 39,000 people have diabetes but don’t even know it. As we recognize Diabetes Awareness Month, find out how HMSA is helping people decode diabetes and educate themselves on this health issue.Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/decoding-diabetes-with-hmsa/Media/Default/Kevin/decodingdiabetesHEROreal.png/Media/Default/Kevin/decodingdiabetesTHUMB1.pngnewsroomnewsroom, hmsa, diabetes, health education workshop, health tips, good health, well-being, knowledgeKevin Allenhttp://192.168.169.76:80/high-school-girls-flag-football-hits-hawaiiDid you know that Hawaii is only the12th state in the nation to recognize varsity girls flag football as an official high school sport? HMSA proudly provided protective, state-of-the-art helmets to all participating schools to help prevent concussions and other head injuries. Hear from players, coaches, and HMSA President and CEO, Mark Mugiishi, M.D., F.A.C.S. about the inaugural season and how player safety results in playing well on the field. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/high-school-girls-flag-football-hits-hawaii/Media/Default/Marvin/girlsflagfootballHERO.jpg/Media/Default/Marvin/girlsflagfootballAleahOrtizIMAGE.jpgnewsroomhawaii, hmsa, newsroom, flag football, girls, sports, high school, helmets, athleticsMarvin Buenconsejohttp://192.168.169.76:80/hmsa-supports-keiki-the-future-of-stem-and-health-sciencesStudents across the state spent months researching and creating their projects for the annual Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair. Learn about their scientific findings, plus why it’s important to engage keiki in health sciences and STEM careers to help ensure a healthy Hawaii.Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/hmsa-supports-keiki-the-future-of-stem-and-health-sciences/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Keiki%20and%20STEM/More%20students%201%20HERO.jpg/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Keiki%20and%20STEM/Student%20at%20Fair%20BODY.jpgnewsroomHMSA, science, technology, school, keiki, newsroom. careers, stemKevin Allenhttp://192.168.169.76:80/judith-s-journey-with-hmsa-s-condition-care-programHMSA is here to help you with your health. Meet Judith Nomura, an HMSA member with diabetes, and learn how she managed to get a handle on her health after years of struggling, thanks to the HMSA Condition Care Program.Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/judith-s-journey-with-hmsa-s-condition-care-program/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Judith%20Nomura/Judith%20Nomura%201600x500.png/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Judith%20Nomura/Nomura%20540x304.pngnewsroomhealth, HMSA, diabetes, chronic health problems, chronic health, hawaiiEarl Yoshiihttp://192.168.169.76:80/accelerating-hawaii-s-local-leadersA strong foundation for any workforce begins with its leaders. Learn about the Oiwi Leadership Accelerator, organized by People Strategies Hawaii, which teaches key leadership skills that are uniquely grounded in both Western and indigenous ideologies. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/accelerating-hawaii-s-local-leaders/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Oiwi%20Leadership/oiwi%20leaders%20HERO%201.jpg/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Oiwi%20Leadership/oiwileadersTHUMBresized.jpegnewsroomHMSA, leaders, iolani palace, Learning, program, newsroom, oiwiKevin Allenhttp://192.168.169.76:80/teen-health-camp-hawaiis-future-health-care-heroesGrowing Hawaii’s health care community is no easy task. With over 5,000 health care students needed to meet Hawaii’s needs, Hawaii/Pacific Basin Area Health Education Center’s annual Teen Health Camp is one step in the right direction. Learn more about the free, day-long camp that gives high school students valuable hands-on training. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/teen-health-camp-hawaiis-future-health-care-heroes/Media/Default/Summer/Teen%20Camp%20Hero%20Nanakuli%20Class%2002252025%20HERO.png/Media/Default/Summer/Teen%20Camp%20Mixer%2002202025.pngnewsroomhealth care workers, health care careers, john a. burns school of medicine, univeristy of hawaii, UH, JABSOM, student campsMarvin Buenconsejohttp://192.168.169.76:80/kaimana-scholarship-boosts-waipahu-high-senior-s-college-aspirationsFor the past two decades, the HMSA Kaimana Awards & Scholarship Program has helped Hawaii high school seniors continue their academic careers. As the Kaimana program celebrates its 20th anniversary, we catch up with Waipahu High School graduate and Harvard College sophomore Maverick Yasuda. Find out how much the scholarship meant to him and his family and how you can learn more about Kaimana.Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:57:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/kaimana-scholarship-boosts-waipahu-high-senior-s-college-aspirations/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Kaimana%20Maverick/Kaimana%20Trophies%20HERO%20SHOT.png/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Kaimana%20Maverick/Maverick%20Selfie%20540x304.pngnewsroomHMSA, scholarships, scholarship award, kaimana, kaimana awards and scholarship, kaimana scholarship, Kaimana AwardsMarvin Buenconsejohttp://192.168.169.76:80/road-to-recovery-with-hmsa%E2%80%99s-condition-care-programThe road to recovery after surgery can be difficult. For Miki St. Laurent, getting back to her usual activities was challenging on her own. But with HMSA’s Condition Care Program, she was able to get the help she needed over the phone. Learn more about the program and how it can support your health and well-being goals. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/road-to-recovery-with-hmsa%E2%80%99s-condition-care-program/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Road%20to%20Recovery/Keaau%20anthurium%202%20cropped.jpg/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Road%20to%20Recovery/miki%20thumbnail.pngnewsroomHMSA, islandscene.com, program, health, health coach, Recovery, well-beingKevin Allenhttp://192.168.169.76:80/hmsa-is-with-you-during-your-time-of-needThough life is full of change, HMSA is here with you. Through our Case Management Program, we offer personalized support to help you understand and manage your health conditions and get access to the care you need. After Joan Wylie’s husband passed away, she felt lost and alone. But thanks to HMSA care manager and registered nurse Sharlene Cabuhat, Wylie got the support she needed and made a new lifelong friend. Fri, 29 Nov 2024 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/hmsa-is-with-you-during-your-time-of-need/Media/Default/Newsroom/mocjoanandcharlene1600x500.jpg/Media/Default/Newsroom/mocjoanandcharlene540x305_thumbnail.jpgnewsroomhawaii, hmsa, newsroom, model of care, touching, helping, case management, nurse, health conditions, help, supportJay Corsilleshttp://192.168.169.76:80/hmsa-and-cvs-bring-heart-health-education-to-the-communityAt HMSA, meeting the health needs of the people of Hawaii continues to be a top priority. We teamed up with CVS to host a series of workshops about hypertension at our HMSA Centers throughout the state. Find out more about these workshops and why you should stop by an HMSA Center in your neighborhood. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/hmsa-and-cvs-bring-heart-health-education-to-the-community/Media/Default/Newsroom/newsroomhearthealthyHERO.jpg/Media/Default/Newsroom/newsroombloodpressureTHUMB.jpgnewsroomhmsa, newsroom, digital newsroom, cvs, longs drugs, health education workshops, hypertension, healthMarvin Buenconsejohttp://192.168.169.76:80/hmsa-supports-hawaii-department-of-health-during-mental-health-monthHMSA is proud to support Mental Health Month in Hawaii. Mahalo to the Hawaii Department of Health for inviting Team HMSA and our partners at Carelon Behavioral Health to Mental Health Day at the Hawaii State Capitol. May is Mental Health Month, a reminder to care for our mental well-being. The daylong event highlighted HMSA’s commitment to share information on this important subject. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:06:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/hmsa-supports-hawaii-department-of-health-during-mental-health-month/Media/Default/Newsroom/newsroommentalhealth2024HERO.jpg/Media/Default/Newsroom/newsroommentalhealth2024THUMB.jpgnewsroommental health, hawaii, hmsa, newsroom, island scene, department of health, dohMarvin Buenconsejohttp://192.168.169.76:80/hmsa-sponsors-award-winning-play-to-raise-mental-health-awarenessEmotional well-being and taking care of your mental health is important for everyone. To help raise awareness about this sensitive subject, HMSA sponsored Tony-award winning play, Dear Evan Hansen, at Manoa Valley Theatre. See how this powerful musical addresses anxiety, grief, and loneliness through the story of Evan Hansen, a teenager dealing with social anxiety and depression. Plus, learn about behavioral health resources and programs that HMSA offers.Fri, 12 Apr 2024 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/hmsa-sponsors-award-winning-play-to-raise-mental-health-awareness/Media/Default/Newsroom/NewsroomDEHGroupPCBrandonMiyagiHERO.jpg/Media/Default/Newsroom/NewsroomDEHPlaybillpossibleTHUMB.jpgnewsroomhmsa, newsroom, mental health, youth, keiki, dear evan hansen, manoa valley theatre, community theater, well-beingCourtney Takabayashihttp://192.168.169.76:80/blue-cross-and-blue-shield-supporting-mauis-young-leadersThe Boys and Girls Club of America’s Youth of the Year program recognizes exceptional young people who’ve achieved academic success and displayed good character, citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. On Maui, candidates from the Valley Isle’s six Boys & Girls Clubs, who entered the annual competition, practiced their interview skills with Blue Cross and Blue Shield executives including HMSA President and CEO Mark M. Mugiishi, M.D., F.A.C.S. Get an inside look into the practice interviews and why it was a rewarding experience for all participants. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/blue-cross-and-blue-shield-supporting-mauis-young-leaders/Media/Default/Newsroom/Boys%20and%20Girls%20Club%20Maui%20HERO.png/Media/Default/Newsroom/Boys%20and%20Girls%20Club%20MauiTHUMB.jpgnewsroomhawaii, hmsa, maui, blue cross blue shield, boys and girls club, youth of the year, kids, keiki, island scene, islandscene.comEarl Yoshiihttp://192.168.169.76:80/a-partnership-for-lung-screening-awarenessHMSA partnered with Hawaii Pacific Health and the YMCA to share critical information about the importance of lung cancer screenings during Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November. Learn how HMSA is working to meet our members where they’re at by featuring experts like HPH Director of Imaging Keith Miyashiro, who shares about why lung cancer screening is so important and who's eligible.Thu, 23 Nov 2023 02:14:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/a-partnership-for-lung-screening-awareness/Media/Default/Newsroom/lungscreeningsHERO.jpg/Media/Default/Newsroom/lungscreeningsTHUMB2.jpgnewsroomhmsa, islandscene.com, ymca, hawaii pacific health, lung cancer screening, awareness month, health, newsroomAnna Koethe Pavaohttp://192.168.169.76:80/hmsa-and-cvs-caremark-partnership-bolsters-hawaii-s-healthAt HMSA, meeting the health needs of our kupuna throughout the state continues to be a top priority. We teamed up with CVS Caremark to host a series of workshops designed to educate the Hilo community. Find out more about the two-part Healthy Heart, Healthy You workshop that taught kupuna about the benefits of heart-healthy living. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/hmsa-and-cvs-caremark-partnership-bolsters-hawaii-s-health/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/CVS%20HMSA%20partnership/hmsa-cvsHERO1.jpg/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/CVS%20HMSA%20partnership/Blood%20pressure%202%20BODY.jpgnewsroomislandscene.com, heart health, blood pressure, Big Island, health, kupuna, hmsa, cvs, partnershipMarvin Buenconsejohttp://192.168.169.76:80/maui-strong-supporting-wildfire-survivorsWith more than 100 people killed, the Maui wildfires are now the worst natural disaster in state history and the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. The historic town of Lahaina was destroyed and survivors were left with just the clothes on their back. We’ll take a look at the recovery response so far, how local health organizations across the state are pitching in, and what you can do to help. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/maui-strong-supporting-wildfire-survivors/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Maui%20Wildfire%20Relief/DowntownHERO.jpg/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Maui%20Wildfire%20Relief/Burnt%20Trucks%20BODY.jpgnewsroommaui, lahania, hmsa, island scene, wildfires, natural disaster, resources, help, support, response, maui strong, donations, giving backMichelle Liuhttp://192.168.169.76:80/queens-west-oahu-celebrates-blue-zones-recertificationThe Blue Zones Project’s mission is to enhance the well-being of Hawaii’s people by nurturing healthier environments around us. The Queen’s Medical Center - West Oahu is re-emphasizing its dedication to that goal as a Blue Zones Certified Worksite. This distinction encourages employees to be happier, healthier, and more productive.Thu, 20 Apr 2023 19:48:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/queens-west-oahu-celebrates-blue-zones-recertification/Media/Default/Allison/QMC%20BZP%20%20thumb22.jpg/Media/Default/Allison/QMC%20BZP%20thumb.jpgnewsroomqueen's medical center, queen's west oahu, qmc, queen's medical center - west oahu, hawaii, hmsa, hawaii medical service association, kathy morimoto, kat morimoto, robin kalohelani, kelsie cajka, crystal germano, bzp, blue zones project, bzp hawaii, kapolei, leeward, oahu, honolulu, ewa beach, hospital, kaiser, assistance dogs of hawaii, dan buettner, new day gentle gourmet, nurses, doctors, filipino, recertification, blue zones certified worksiteAllison Valdez