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Heart Health & Mental Health – The Intriguing Correlation
Mental health plays an essential role in maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle. Mental health includes how you think, feel and act. It is just as important

Skin Cancer: Understanding Your Risk & How to Prevent It
The month of May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, which draws attention to the most common type of cancer within the United States. Approximately 10,000

The Queen’s Health System To Hold Networking & Recruitment Event Highlighting Job Opportunities For Nurses
The Queen’s Health System will be hosting a networking and recruitment event to fill Registered Nurse, Nurse Assistant, and Home Health Aide positions at both

Cindy Kamikawa, RN, MS, President of Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital, Announces Retirement
The Queen’s Health System announced that Cindy Kamikawa, RN, MS, President of Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital (QNHCH), will be retiring in January 2024. Ms.

What to Eat and Drink with Oral Cancer
A healthy, nutritious diet is an important part of a cancer patient’s journey. The body functions best when eating well. Vitamins and minerals can increase

Ask a Specialist: Concussions with Dr. Lafe Harris
It can be a serious medical condition caused by severe or repeated blows to the head. We’re talking about concussions. On this episode of Ask

QNHCH Visitor Policy Changes
Effective April 15, children as young as 12 years of age will be allowed to visit at Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital. All children under

Testicular Cancer: Five Things Every Man Should Know
The month of April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, recognizing a rare cancer that affects young and middle-aged men. Testicular cancer is less common than

The Effects of Nicotine on the Heart
Smoking is one of the leading risk factors for heart disease. Almost one third of deaths are due to smoking and secondhand smoke1. While more

Metabolic Syndrome: Causes & Prevention
An understanding of the risk factors for heart disease is essential in caring for your heart health and overall wellness. It is also important to

QNHCH ANNOUNCES SUMMER VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital has announced a summer volunteer program designed for high school and college students who are looking for a meaningful way

Ask a Specialist: Inflammatory Arthritis with Dr. Sadao Jinno
It’s a condition that can leave many suffering from joint pain and stiffness. But there are cutting edge tools that can to help diagnose it