blue cross and blue shield: supporting maui’s young leaders
The 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.
three seasonal recipes to make this spring
Spring is here, which means an abundance of seasonal produce! Since eating seasonally and locally is good for you and the environment, we have a few easy and delicious recipes that make use of spring fruit and vegetables.
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Take a look at some of the stories that made their way into the spotlight in this season's issue.
relle lum makes food taste yum
Maui nurse practitioner Relle Lum has the recipe for success when it comes to representing Hawaii on the national stage. Try this manju recipe that she wowed judges and audiences on a popular PBS cooking show.
health care heroes of the lahaina wildfires
When disaster strikes, there are those who rush to the aid of others. Here are stories of three health care heroes, Cory Lehano of Mauliola Pharmacy, John Vaz of Malama I Ke Ola, and Wes Lo from Ohana Pacific, who mobilized their teams, gathered resources, and saved countless lives during the Maui wildfires.
ai in medicine: potential and pitfalls
Whether it’s self-driving cars or articles that write themselves, artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic. Its potential seems limitless, but cautions abound and there’s much to ponder when going down the AI health care road. Read the thoughts of two experts on the future of AI in medicine.
golden year: leahi swim school's 50th anniversary
In 1974, Hawaii-born Lori Komer started a swim school at the foot of Diamond Head (Leahi). Fast forward 50 years and Komer has created a legacy. Leahi Swim School is Hawaii’s premier private swim school and has taught thousands of people, from keiki to kupuna, how to swim. The business continues in the Komer name with Lori’s son, Ben, as the company’s president. Read about Leahi Swim School's history and future.
The need for organ donations is great. For those waiting for a transplant, it's a matter of life or death. Here's a kidney recipient who's grateful for a second chance in life thanks to the generosity of a donor.