Island Scene Online
Fall 98
  • The Wow of Water-Skiing
    One woman learns to relax and surrender to a higher motorized power.
    By Yasmin Anwar
  • Bittersweet Science
    More former boxing champs show signs of brain damage. And Les Keiter is "heart broken."
    By Dave Reardon
    • Health
    • Workout
      Paula Akana fits weight training and smart eating into her busy days.
      By Dave Reardon
    • Captain Cook's Other Discoveries
      While exploring the world, Cook also explored ways to keep his crew from dying of the shipboard diseases of the day.
      By Clarice Robinson Clark
    • Healing through Culture
      Hawaiians look to heritage for better health.
      By Donne Dawson
    • Use Sparingly
      Antibiotics work wonders -- when they're used correctly. When they're not, they can be dangerous.
      By Francis Pien, M.D.
    • The Red Stuff
      It courses, flows, boils and curdles. It's blood and here's why it's so important.
      By Michael Tsai
    • Room for Decisions
      Knowing when to use the emergency room could save somebody's life.
      By Mark Magelssen, M.D.
    Food
    • Leaner Layers
      Loaded with veggies and cross-cultural flavors, but not fat, these lasagnas are anything but traditional.
      By Georgette Woo
    • The Carefree Crop
      Grow sprouts for instant nutrition in your kitchen.
      By Keiko Ohnuma
    ‘Ohana
    • Shelter from the Storm
      The Kaua'i YWCA helps victims of domestic violence regain control.
      By Sally-Jo Bowman
    • Rehabbed Habitat
      A tiny atoll at the tip of the Hawaiian chain might just teach us how to take better care of our environment.
      By Bill Harby
    • Senior Surfers
      The Internet's not just for kids anymore.
      By Dave Reardon
    HMSA Member News
    • A Picture of Health
      HealthPass is an easy way to get a health "snapshot" of your lifestyle.
      By Dave Reardon
    • Quality Quotient
      The NCQA accreditation process evaluates an HMO's quality.
      By Robert C. Nickel, Senior Vice President, HMSA
    • Don't Forget
      Reminders encourage HPH members to undergo preventive screenings.
      By Vickie Ong Mizumoto
    • Provider Profile
      An HMSA provider for more than 50 years, William Wilkinson still has a few ideas to share.
      By Michael Tsai
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