Health and Medicine
in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin

The web site of Honolulu's evening newspaper contains an archive of selected articles that have appeared in the printed version. The list below provides links to articles addressing health and medical topics.

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.

• " Maui hospital seeks Oahu help." - December 28, 2004

• " CEO drives isle biotech work." - December 23, 2004

• " High-risk groups can try again for flu shots." - December 22, 2004

• " Holdup in drug funding criticized." - December 22, 2004

• " Mother Marianne Cope deserves Catholic recognition," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - December 21, 2004

• " Vatican accepts miracle by Kalaupapa nun Cope." - December 21, 2004

• " State should move to give information on birth control," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - December 20, 2004

• " Boy needs holiday miracle." - December 20, 2004

• " Governor OKs new birth control pill rules." - December 17, 2004

• " Hawaii needs to prepare more against bioterrorism." - December 16, 2004

• " States lag in bioterror response." - December 15, 2004

• " Asbestos concerns shut school early for holiday." - December 15, 2004

• " Web site offers ways to counter childhood obesity." - December 14, 2004

• " UH chemical spill sends man to hospital." - December 14, 2004

• " New med school takes shape." - December 14, 2004

• " Fund-raiser planned for paralyzed paddler." - December 13, 2004

• " Court ends State Hospital supervision after 13 years." - December 11, 2004

• " Kaiser is granted full 11% rate increase." - December 11, 2004

• " Cancer center to cost $200M." - December 11, 2004

• " Asbestos tests will ensure safety at school," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - December 10, 2004

• " Judge inspects State Hospital." - December 10, 2004

• " Documentaries capture horror of meth problem." - December 8, 2004

• " 2nd leptospirosis case suspected at UH." - December 8, 2004

• " More asbestos at school." - December 8, 2004

• " Countering tobacco industry's seduction is constant, costly." - December 6, 2004

• " Wasted food hurts many." - December 06, 2004

• " Art's healing power aids cancer patient." - December 6, 2004

• " Isle seniors' behavior is healthiest." - December 3, 2004

• " Isles lag on funding to battle tobacco." - December 3, 2004

• " Web site offers tips to stay active." - December 2, 2004

• " Alcohol adds to holiday weight gain." - November 29, 2004

• " Several plans emerge for new Maui hospitals." November 29, 2004

• " Straub group offers clinical research help." - November 28, 2004

• " FDA needs more staff and funds, not more bureaucracy," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - November 27, 2004

• " Isle doctor's broad career included volunteerism." - November 27, 2004

• " High court to decide fate of Hawaii's medical-pot laws." - November 26, 2004

• " Asbestos dust shuts building at King School." - November 23, 2004

• " HMSA income rises 15%." - November 17, 2004

• " Majority of Big Isle road deaths preventable." - November 17, 2004

• " Clinics for chronically ill get started in Hawaii." - November 16, 2004

• "Honoring those who help others." - November 16, 2004

• " Kaiser nets $4.3 million in quarter." - November 16, 2004

• " Study warns against high doses of vitamin E." - November 15, 2004

• " Natural arts get drug users on path to healing." - November 15, 2004

• " Hospital passes muster." - November 13, 2004

• " Hawaii ranks high in health." - November 12, 2004

• " Kaiser Moanalua to get $68M makeover." - November 10, 2004

• " Iron deficiency might play role in jittery legs." - November 8, 2004

• " State collects 10,000 flu shots for chronically ill." - November 5, 2004

• " Gentle touch Healing touch therapy eases pain for both humans and animals." - November 1, 2004

• "State typhus cases declining so far this year." - October 29, 2004

• "Isles unsure of flu vaccine supply." - October 27, 2004

• "Fatty acids are not all created equal." - October 25, 2004

• "Regents OK Pharmacy College." - October 22, 2004

• "Jump-start on cancer is crucial for victory." - October 22, 2004

• "Vaccine shortage a health and campaign issue," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - October 21, 2004

• "Triathletes pique curiosity of scientists." - October 18, 2004

• "Public clinics see flu shot shortage." - October 16, 2004

• "Gov funds drug rehab facility." - October 14, 2004

• "State assesses flu vaccine supply." - October 14, 2004

• "Flu-vaccine restraint urged." - October 13, 2004

• "High-carb food can be a gas to eat at times." - October 11, 2004

• "Flu vaccine shortage prompts isle cutbacks." - October 6, 2004

• "Nurses union settles suits," an Oahu Briefs item [first on page] - October 5, 2004

• "The benefits of stretching differ with various sports." - October 4, 2004

• "Antismoking campaign faces big challenge," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - October 3, 2004

• "Painkiller recall puts isle patients in limbo." - October 2, 2004

• "Polarized politics hurts war on drugs," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - October 1, 2004

• "State vows vigilance against West Nile." - October 1, 2004

• "Hawaii sees rise in 'super' bacteria." - September 30, 2004

• "Governor OKs funds for drug treatment." - September 29, 2004

• "Maui examines another 28 birds for West Nile." - September 28, 2004

• "Mid-Pac drug tests could be a model," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - September 27, 2004

• "A diet of only good foods is impossible." - September 27, 2004

• "Hina Mauka provides a safe haven for those struggling with addiction." - September 26, 2004

• "Spraying continues as officials await word on West Nile." - September 26, 2004

• "West Nile found on Maui." - September 25, 2004

• "Walking may boost mental health." - September 22, 2004

• "A healthy focus on the heart." - September 20, 2004

• "Developers defend plans for hospital in south Maui." - September 17, 2004

• "State hunting down mosquitoes." - September 15, 2004

• "Sale scores point against cancer." - September 14, 2004

• "Low-carb diet fad first showed up in 1860s." - September 13, 2004

• "Women urged to focus on their heart health." - September 9, 2004

• "State prepares for flu season." - September 9, 2004

• "Abrupt decline in exercise shows up in body fat gain." - September 6, 2004

• "Tests to aid infertile isle couples." - September 2, 2004

• "Hawaii women rank high in health." - September 2, 2004

• "Isle officials tell doctors to be on alert for avian flu." - August 31, 2004

• "UH researcher links low calories to longevity." - August 31, 2004

• "Supplements require buyers choose wisely." - August 30, 2004

• "Gov urged to release 'ice' funds." - August 28, 2004

• "Public's help needed to avert W. Nile crisis," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - August 27, 2004

• "Grants support schizophrenia studies at UH." - August 26, 2004

• "Workers' comp reform needed to erase 'F' grade," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - August 24, 2004

• "Isle health officials on alert for West Nile virus." - August 24, 2004

• "Premium breakfast fuels a better day." - August 23, 2004

• "Hawaii Rx Plus is far behind its enrollment goals." - August 20, 2004

• "New drug fights opiates addiction." - August 19, 2004

• "Allergen labeling law will save lives." - August 16, 2004

• "Ginger, ginseng pose risks." - August 9, 2004

• "Gov names August Hepatitis B Awareness Month." - August 7, 2004

• "Volunteers sought for [bioterrorism] training." - August 7, 2004

• "State hospital shows progress." - August 6, 2004

• "UH professor tackles drug costs." - August 5, 2004

• "Isle doctors see rise in pediatric viral meningitis." - August 4, 2004

• "HMSA plans get accreditation," a Business Briefs item [second on page] - August 3, 2004

• "Cracks found in latest egg study." - August 2, 2004

• "Exercise helps prevent and treat cancers." - July 26, 2004

• "Isles fail in study on colon cancer tests." - July 25, 2004

• "A second opinion on sun, skin cancer," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - July 24, 2004

• "UH finds link in stopping tumor growth." - July 22, 2004

• "State launches mosquito-testing campaign." - July 21, 2004

• "Sale of 'ice' ingredients is limited by new law." - July 20, 2004

• "How to eat best when eating fast." - July 19, 2004

• "Wahiawa hospital group sues over land dispute." - July 17, 2004

• "Kaiser wants 11% rate hike." - July 17, 2004

• "Research your fast-food choices online." - July 11, 2004

• "Body donor program is put on hold at UH." - July 10, 2004

• "Typhus cases tracking last year's total." - July 10, 2004

• "Healthy habits help protect the prostate." - July 5, 2004

• "Back to medicinal roots." - July 5, 2004

• "Groups seek funds to build West Hawaii community health center." - July 5, 2004

• "Smokers sought for study on vegetables and cancer." - July 1, 2004

• "State begins program to offer discount drugs." - July 1, 2004

• "Breast cancer patients offered a 'one-stop shop' [at Kapiolani Breast Center]." - June 30, 2004

• "Vegetarian physician debunks dietary myths." - June 28, 2004

• "Ultrasounds go commercial." - June 24, 2004

• "Surgery rebuilds woman's face. A fire victim from the Philippines receives artificial skin implants." - June 24, 2004

• "Now it's up to Congress to protect patients' rights," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - June 23, 2004

• "Community health center planned for Kailua-Kona." - June 23, 2004

• "Health push focuses on lower-fat milk." - June 21, 2004

• "Kaiser union seeks better contract." - June 19, 2004

• "More government intervention needed to boost obesity fight," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - June 18, 2004

• "Imperfect prostate test still best." - June 17, 2004

• "Hawaii ranks second for sick leave benefits." - June 16, 2004

• "Maui may get OK to switch water additive." - June 16, 2004

• "State aims for August to reopen Maui child psychiatric unit." - June 16, 2004

• "The UH Medical School at Kakaako: Rooms with a View. The facility is ataking ahigh-tech seat at the head of the class." - June 16, 2004

• "Fat that lies beneath carries more risk." - June 14, 2004

• "Queen's Health opens clinic on Kauai." - June 14, 2004

• "Stem cell research needed despite odds of Alzheimer's cure," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - June 12, 2004

• "Long-term care hospital opens [at Queen's Medical Center]," a Business Briefs item [fourth on page] - June 11, 2004

• "Immunization of keiki rises more than 8%," a Newswatch item [second on page] - June 10, 2004

• "New procedure repositions dislocated lens from cataract surgery with minimal fuss." - June 10, 2004

• "I can see clearly now ...." - June 10, 2004

• "Bill-signing fixes Maui air ambulance snag," - June 10, 2004

• "Isle telemedicine network expands." - June 8, 2004

• "Summer time is fluid time to stay safe." - June 7, 2004

• "Move swiftly on rules for 'morning-after pill'," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - June 4, 2004

• "Golfer takes stroke in stride." - June 3, 2004

• "Rules process delays 'morning after' pills." - June 2, 2004

• "How to keep bacteria off the menu." - May 31, 2004

• "Isle seniors navigating Medicare discount card." - May 30, 2004

• "Education best way to combat smoking," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - May 29, 2004

• "Physician-assisted suicide should be legalized in Hawaii," a Honolulu Star-Bulletineditorial - May 28, 2004

• "Tool detects vocal abnormalities." - May 27, 2004

• "Ruling turns on definition of 'person'." - May 26, 2004

• "FDA should regulate tobacco products," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - May 24, 2004

• "Too fast, too furious exercise is 'pain, no gain'." - May 24, 2004

• "Controversy brews over pregnant women using harmful drugs." - May 24, 2004

• "Kaiser's Hawaii earnings drop 16.1%" - May 21, 2004

• "'Net quiz educates teens about pregnancy. The test developed at Kaiolani Hospital exposes some myths about sexual activity." - May 20, 2004

• "Gathering will discuss osteoporosis research." - May 20, 2004

• "HMSA lowers rate request." - May 19, 2004

• "HMSA will offer drug-discount card." - May 18, 2004

• "Food fears may aggravate acne." - May 17, 2004

• "Hip-hop on smokes? That's just not Kool," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - May 14, 2004

• "Nursing faculty shortage amounts to medical emergency," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - May 10, 2004

• "Demands of exercise different for children and adults." - May 10, 2004

• "Maui group urges county to stop adding chemical to water." - May 8, 2004

• "Isles pass women's health study." - May 7, 2004

• "UH turning away would-be nurses." - May 7, 2004

• "$7.5 million in grants benefits Queen's nursing." - May 6, 2004

• "Book reveals diet secrets of Okinawa." - May 6, 2004

• "Lingle signs prescription drug bill." - May 4, 2004

• "Exam cram requires good food, rest." - May 3, 2004

• "How to ... Have a perfect body" - May 2, 2004

• "How to ... Live long." - May 2 2004

• "How to ... Manage stress." - May 2, 2004

• "Isle medical aid plans get more traffic with 'pinkie'." - April 30, 2004

• "Music, especially by Bach, helps reduce stress." - April 29, 2004

• "Heartbeat music calms chimps." - April 29, 2004

• "Study finds diet can affect kidney stones." - April 26, 2004

• "Drug-buying pool will benefit patients," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - April 25, 2004

• "Let patients grow their own pakalolo," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - April 23, 2004

• "Isles could join federal drug-buying program." - April 23, 2004

• "Girl needs bone marrow miracle." - April 23, 2004

• "Hawaii Registry searching for matches to save lives." - April 23, 2004

• "Dental charity work aids women and kids." - April 20, 2004

• "Researchers at UH discover likely hemoglobin ancestor." - April 20, 2004

• "Ruling puts Kalaupapa nun on the path to sainthood." - April 20, 2004

• "Exercise-induced asthma is a common but manageable condition." - April 19, 2004

• "Organ recipients hail the gift of life." - April 19, 2004

• "Pact will provide for dental care on Maui." - April 15, 2004

• "Army taps isle firm to regenerate torn ligaments." - April 15, 2004

• "A very special first birthday." - April 15, 2004

• "Brain infection caused isle death." - April 13, 2004

• "Is high fructose corn syrup making us fat?." - April 12, 2004

• "Medical school celebrates lives of body donors." - April 10, 2004

• "Leptospirosis blamed in student's death." - April 10, 2004

• "Probe fails to find Aiea fume source." - April 10, 2004

• "Castle to drop program facility in Waimanalo," a Business Briefs item [third on page] - April 9, 2004

• "Planned cuts worry those caring for uninsured." - April 8, 2004

• "Weight-loss supplements offer no safe magic bullets." - April 5, 2004

• "Mammography cutbacks creating health care 'crisis'." - April 5, 2004

• "Hospital management [Hawaii Health Systems Corporation] criticized." - April 5, 2004

• "Kaiser lowers rate increase," a Business Briefs item - April 3, 2004

• "UH student's death prompts probe." - April 3, 2004

• "The Bread of Life. Cancer survivor Kathy Summers offers bread-making as a method of healing." - April 1, 2004

• "140,000 HMSA members get to rate doctors." - March 30, 2004

• "State worker is helping kids overcome adversity," a Hawaii at Work profile of Scott Hashimoto, a psychologist with the State Department of Health - March 29, 2004

• "Indium claims questionable." - March 29, 2004

• "Free talks to cover prenatal alcohol exposure." - March 29, 2004

• "Hawaii leads way in transplants." - March 29, 2004

• "Incorrect STD tests show need for patients' sex histories." - March 28, 2004

• "Castle Medical to start heart program." - March 27, 2004

• "Education is key to fighting diabetes." - March 25, 2004

• "Put medicinal pot in Health Department," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - March 23, 2004

• "Health officials worry about tough TB strains," a Newswatch item [second item on page] - March 23, 2004

• "Here is some sunny news about an essential vitamin." - March 22, 2004

• "Nurses convene to address ethnicity's effects on health." - March 22, 2004

• "Medical marijuana bill appears stalled." - March 22, 2004

• "Alzheimer's Association reaches out to caregivers." - March 21, 2004

• "Inhalant use down for isle kids." - March 21, 2004

• "Medicare chicanery makes independent probe necessary," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - March 20, 2004

• "UH’s doctors-to-be get word of matches." - March 19, 2004

• "Lingle urges restoring funding for hospitals," a Newswatch item [second on page] - March 17, 2004

• "UH health chairman steps down for move." - March 17, 2004

• "Slow fat loss key to lasting weight loss." - March 15, 2004

• "Diabetes leader hopes for day when group no longer needed," a Hawaii at Work profile of Majken Mechling, executive director of American Diabetes Association - March 15, 2004

• "Prostate cancer might rise locally." - March 15, 2004

• "Income limits rise for free health benefits." - March 14, 2004

• "Kaiser rate hike eased." - March 13, 2004

• "Death with Dignity deserves future look," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - March 13, 2004

• "Marrow registry seeks donors." - March 13, 2004

• " Molokai hospital set to grow. A construction project will add specialty care services for patients." - March 12, 2004

• "Autism: The incidence of isle children with autism has increased at an alarming rate in recent years, and nobody knows why." - March 11, 2004

• "Isles rank high in rise of seniors." - March 10, 2004

• "Democrats pull plug on suicide measure." - March 10, 2004

• "Insurer UHA healthy again, commissioner says."

• "Judge’s ruling a victory for doctor-patient privacy," a Gathering Place contribution from Barry Raff, CEO of Planned Parenthood of Hawaii - March 9, 2004

• "Kaiser discloses $10.8 million profit. Better management of health services is among factors cited ." - March 9, 2004

• "Terminally ill deserve the right to choice in dying," a Honolulul Star-Bulletin editorial - March 8, 2004

• "Proposal seeks the right to death. Lawmakers anticipate a battle over the issue of doctor-assisted suicide later this week." - March 8, 2004

• "'Death with dignity' bill is still controversial."

• "Talk focus on health problems. A three-session series looks at chronic conditions including heart and eye disease." - March 7, 2004

• "State sues to enforce Kuakini subpoena. The attorney general’s office wants to see an outside study of the health system's morale." - March 6, 2004

• "Educating youths about STDs is urged. The rates of such diseases are on the rise in Hawaii say health officials." - March 6, 2004

• "'Suicide' bill goes to House. The measure would let isle physicians help terminally ill patients end their lives." - March 5, 2004

• "Lawmakers OK bill to reduce drug costs." - March 3, 2004

• "Women warned against estrogen." - March 3, 2004

• "HMSA reports $47M net income." - March 3, 2004

• "The right to death with dignity is his life's work," a Hawaii at Work profile of Roland Halpern, executive director of Compassion in Dying - March 1, 2004

• "Walk honors DJ Wili Moku." - March 1, 20004

• "Tips could curb isles' 10 annual crib deaths." - March 1, 2004

• "Summit warns of critical rise in pre-term births. March of Dimes aims to raise awareness of the national problem." - February 26, 2004

• "Honolulu Medical Group building to become Queen's office." - February 24, 2004

• "UH widens research into aging." - February 24, 2004

• "Revised bill eases role of employer in 'ice' fight." - February 24, 2004

• "Shaping up when you're out of shape." - February 23, 2004

• "Upcountry Maui water is still eliciting health complaints." - February 23, 2004

• "Doctors puzzled by more premature isle births." - February 23, 2004

• "Event tackles isle mental health." - February 22, 2004

• "Suicide rate in isles gets some attention." - February 21, 2004

• "Physician-assisted suicide will create a new set of victims," a Gathering Place contribution by Jackie Mishler - February 19, 2004

• "Kaiser to exit Kauai market." - February 18, 2004

• "Systemic change would cut workers comp cost," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - February 18, 2004

• "HMSA sings praises of 'unsung heroes'." - February 17, 2004

• "U.S. should take lead in stem cell research," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - February 16, 2004

• "Overall health more critical than body size." - February 16, 2004

• "Kardiac Kids have hearts in right spot. The group helps families deal with kids' heart defects." - February 16, 2004

• "Kids health insurance program set for Saturday." - February 16, 2004

• "Cancer society chair gets fiscal house in order," an Inside Hawaii Inc. profile of Dianne Simmons - February 15, 20004

• "UH to study ocean's effects on health." - February 15, 2004

• "Ashcroft's demand for abortion records a violation of privacy," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - February 14, 2004

• "Doctors broach idea of selling body organs." - February 14, 2004

• "Seek employers' help in fighting drug abuse," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - February 13, 2004

• "Expert advocates 'rationing' of health care." - February 13, 2004

• "State pulls plug on treatment center." - February 13, 2004

• "Seek employers' help in fighting drug abuse," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - February 13, 2004

• "Health cost issues not going away." - February 13, 2004

• "Expert advocates 'rationing' of health care." - February 13, 2004

• "State pulls plug on treatment center." - February 13, 2004

• "Universal care proposals inch forward in House." - February 12, 2004

• "HMSA pursues rate hike." - February 11, 2004

• "Hawaii doctors get high marks," a Business Briefs item [fourth on page] - February 10, 2004

• "New union organizes hospital workers. The Convalescent Center of Honolulu's staff has voted in the Hawaii Hospital Healthcare Worker's Union." - February 10, 2004

• "Physicians urged to join war on obesity." - February 9, 2004

• "Stay vigilant against the flu bug." - February 7, 2004

• "Dental Samaritans visit students." - January 7, 2004

• "Isle expert skeptical of dengue death." - February 6, 2004

• "Women's heart health gains emphasis." - February 5, 2004

• "Insurers criticize universal health care. Kaiser and HMSA say a legislative plan fails to account for costs." - February 5, 2004

• "Prescription drug law gets added changes." - February 5, 2004

• "Dengue case might be isolated." - February 5, 2004

• "Bills seek wider health coverage." - February 3, 2004

• "Can you blame your genes for tight jeans?" - February 2, 2004

• "Retiring health care exec Roger Drue reflects on his career and his industry." - February 1, 2004

• "Lunalilo Home plans day care for adults." - February 1, 2004

• "Health threats leave isles better prepared." - February 1, 2004

• "Medical aircraft lost over Big Isle. The Hawaii Air Ambulance plane was en route from Oahu to pick up a patient." - February 1, 2004

• "On the road again. A Waialua man will walk around Oahu until he raises enough money for diabetes research." - January 31, 2004

• "Fear of fluoride lacks credibility," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - January 30, 2004

• "Maui air ambulance set to begin July 1." - January 30, 2004

• "New study criticizes isle public health woes." - January 30, 2004

• "Kona Hospital to get Radioation Therapy Unit," a Newswatch item [fifth on page] - January 29, 2004

• "Officials still seeking long-term care route." - January 29, 2004

• "Charity helps struggling keiki. Oahu's Ronald McDonald House gives families simple support as their babies fight for life in the hospital." - January 29, 2004

• "Council votes to ban fluoride in public water supply." - January 29, 2004

• "Results mixed for hormones." - January 26, 2004

• "Tanimoto, Richardson join Circle of Honor. The booster and the doctor will be honored for their service to UH." - Janaury 23, 2004

• "Hawaii Pacific Health CEO [Roger Drue] to retire," a Business Brief item [second on page] - January 23, 2004

• "Local biotechs face major growth pains." - January 23, 2004

• "State prepaid health council rejects HMSA plan." - January 23, 2004

• "Obesity epidemic needs sharp reversal," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - January 23, 2004

• "West Maui hospital plan begins to form." - January 22, 2004

• "UH names 4 finalists for biomed directorship." - January 21, 2004

• "Ex-HMA president sees Straub move as bad sign." - January 21, 2004

• "Lawmakers prepare to tackle 'ice' problem," - January 21, 2004

• "Wild or farmed, salmon is safe." - January 19, 2004

• "'Ice' proposal is right to focus on health," aHonolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - January 16, 2004

• "Event looks at restoring Alzheimer's patients' home comfort." - January 16, 2004

• "Lingle criticizes 'ice' spending plan." - January 14, 2004

• "Kalaupapa nun reaches first step to sainthood. Mother Marianne Cope ministered to leprosy patients for 30 years." - January 14, 2004

• "Enact task force's plan to heighten 'ice' attack," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - January 13, 2004

• "New health plan to focus on small firms." - January 13, 2004

• "Calcium can help kids cut body fat." - January 12, 2004

• "Hawaii Rx should reduce drug costs," a Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial - January 9, 2004

• "For-profit health insurer wants in to Hawaii market." - January 9, 2004

• "UH president in hot seat for not producing funds. Dobelle has vowed to raise $150M for a new medical school." - January 9, 2004

• "Isle flu cases 'widespread'." - January 9, 2004

• "Officials are warned to be alert to West Nile." - January 8, 2004

• "Noni's medical worth being tested." - January 8, 2004

• "Rising drug costs worry half of Hawaii residents." - January 7, 2004

• "When in doubt, throw it out." - January 7, 2004

• "Team therapy a blessing." - January 5, 2004

• "Take steps against colds." - January 5, 2004

• "Shaping up for the New Year." - January 4, 2004

• "Ceremony celebrates Queen Emma’s birthday. The Queen's Medical Center continues her legacy of caring today." - January 3, 2004

• "Medical firm's parent alters name," a Business Briefs item [third on page] - January 1, 2004

• "Hale Nani sale part of revamping," a Business Briefs item [first on page] - January 1, 2004

• "No tainted beef here after all." - January 1, 2004

• "Wasp nest is no jest for Kona hospital." - January 1, 2004

• "Hawaii sees threefold increase in flu cases." - January 1, 2004

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