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Valuing Comprehensive Keiki Care
A pediatric surgeon elaborates on his role at Kapiolani and what it took for the medical center to earn a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Verification from the American College of Surgeons.

Heart Screenings for Athletes
A professional athlete's cardiac arrest on the field spurs the conversation about the importance of heart screenings and the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest.

Straub Reaches Milestone Metric for Treating STEMI Heart Attacks
A cardiologist details a lifesaving achievement Straub's STEMI program made in its care for patients suffering from the most severe heart attack.

The Not-So-Hidden Dangers of Electronic Smoking Devices
We’re not blowing smoke here – e-cigarettes and related electronic smoke devices may be a deadly as traditional cigarettes. While officials hunt down the cause of a recent vaping-related illness outbreak, doctors say these cases are just the latest pieces of a bigger problem.