Due to the impacts of Hurricane Lowell, the Kauaʻi Healthy Living Celebration scheduled for Saturday, September 19, at Kauaʻi Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) has been canceled. Due to the impacts of Hurricane Lowell, The Harvest…
Three Easy Solutions to Stink Breath
[caption id="attachment_9797" align="alignright" width="135"] Michael Lutwin DDS Kalaheo Dental Group[/caption] At a recent Health & Wellness Day at Waimea Canyon Middle School, each 8th grade class asked about the same thing: What causes “stink breath,”…
Every Season is Heartworm Season in Hawaii
[caption id="attachment_9793" align="alignright" width="135"] Ella Arume[/caption]Heartworm aka Dirofilaria Immitis, is just what it sounds like. It’s a worm that grows in dog hearts. These worms are transmitted between dogs via mosquitos. Dogs aren’t the only…
Kauai’s Kids Are Your Kids
Last year, one in 11 Kaua`i teenagers attempted suicide. In response to this alarming statistic, an action committee was formed and the Kaua`i Resilience Project was born to provide solutions and hope for the community.…