Island Scene Online

Fall 07

Health

Workout
Hawai‘i's film commissioner is a picture of good health.
By Craig DeSilva
Voices for Recovery
Battling addiction is an uphill struggle – but these outspoken champions are making it easier.
By Lucy Jokiel
Life Interrupted
An episode of Meniere's disease can occur anytime, anywhere.
By Marlene Nakamoto
Flu Season Etiquette
Share aloha, but keep your germs to yourself.
By Leanne Ta
Get Up and go
Paddling, hiking and dancing salsa for fitness and more.
By Angela Ellenwood and Mark Berthold
Body of Knowledge
RSV: If your baby catches it, you may never forget the experience.
By Chuck Edmonson
Keiki on the Greens
By Sophia V. Schweitzer
On the Move
When it comes to hiking, it's not the speed that counts.
By Craig DeSilva
Snoozing Soundly
Are you getting a good night's sleep?
By Sophia V. Schweitzer

Food

Poke Plus
Fresh, raw tuna, with an array of sauces and sides, is a party pleaser.
By Georgette Woo
On the Uchinanchu Menu
Lots of vegetables … and a little pork.
By Marlene Nakamoto

‘Ohana

The New and Improved hmsa.com
Big changes to the HMSA web site empower members.
By Chance Gusukuma
Growing Together
Life at 105 with Millie Kitchen Andelin.
By Georgette Woo
One, nine, three, eight
Garry Ono's stunning artwork graces the HMSA Center in Honolulu.
Ask Questions During Medicare’s Annual Election Period
Assistance is available during Medicare's annual election period.
By Marlene Nakamoto and Georgette Woo
Remembering Hawai‘i’s Deadliest Tsunami
Reawakened memories changed this survivor’s life – and she could save yours.
By Lucy Jokiel

HMSA Member News

Provider Profile
Dr. Michael Bennett's efforts to help others maintain their sight.
By Angela Ellenwood
Board Member Profile
Hard work, a good heart, and a twinkle in his eye have taken Dan Colin far.
By Georgette Woo
On the Agenda
By Ronald T. Taniguchi, Pharm.D., MBA, Director, Pharmacy Management, HMSA
Pedestrian Safety, One Step at a Time
Walking is the simplest and safest of physical activities – until you add traffic.
By Myra Williams, Vice President, Health Services Division, HMSA
Quality Quotient
Don’t go to the ER unless you really have to.
By William Osheroff, M.D., Vice President and Medical Director, Medical Management, HMSA
Numbers Talk: Use Network Providers to Save a Lot of Money
By LeeAnn Lindsey, Manager, Customer Service, HMSA
HMSA’s Care Connection
Our care management programs are here to help you.
By Georgette Woo

Departments

Up Front
A message from Robert P. Hiam, President & CEO, HMSA
By Robert P. Hiam, President and CEO, HMSA
Between the Lines
By Lisa Maneki Baxa, Editor
Under the Rainbow
Notes on the spectrum of life.
Chance 'Em
Henry Smalls brings a bit of flair to his study of kendo.
By Chance Gusukuma
I Remember When
Fond memories from our readers.
Island Latitudes
Saying aloha isn't easy.
By Ignacio Lobos