UHA Connecting The Dots

HI Now’s Kainoa Carlson “connects the dots” on “Home Grown Physicians” featuring Austin Corpus. Corpuz shares what inspired him to pursue the medical field; the realities of choosing this career path; and offers advice to those who may be considering a career in medicine.

Jeannette Koijane, MPH is Executive Director of Kokua Mau. Koijane explains health care directives; who should be a part of the conversation when planning advance health care directives; tips on selecting an agent(s); and how to start the discussion.

o UHA Health Insurance’s Mike Story and Financial Educator and Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor Bunny Tanaka of Hawaii State Federal Credit Union discuss the psychology of spending. In this episode, Bunny explains how family history affects our relationship with money; how each generation has different experiences with money; how parents can explain to their children, the value of money; spending and saving; and how you can participate in the Psychology of Spending and Why We Buy webinar offered by Hawaii State Federal Credit Union.

UHA Health Insurance’s Mike Story and RN Care Specialist Floris Batara discuss preventive health for men and women. In this episode, learn about preventive health; key screenings recommended for men and women; the importance of each key screening; recommended vaccinations/immunizations; and why high blood pressure is called the “silent killer.”

HI Now’s Rachel Pacarro and Dawn Pasikala with National Kidney Foundation discuss Diabetes Prevention. In this episode, Pasikala discusses the difference between pre-diabetes and diabetes; the effect of diabetes in Hawaii; the different types of diabetes; the importance of screening for diabetes; and resources available, like the National Diabetes Prevention Program.

HI Now’s Kainoa Carlson and Phil Camp of Hi.arch.y discuss The Missing Piece: Architecture and Well-being. In this episode, Camp explains how architecture affects workplace wellness and productivity; how sustainable design impacts employees and communities; and gives examples of well-certified buildings in Hawaii. As more companies emphasize workplace wellness, Camp advises cost-effective ways to improve workspaces and even home offices.

HI Now’s Kainoa Carlson and Michael Hernandez-Soria of Hawaiian Cool Water “connect the dots” on What’s in your Water. In this episode, Hernandez-Soria explains what kind of contaminants can be found in tap water, and if store-bought filters are effective in removing these contaminants. He’ll also discuss pH, alkaline water, osmosis and reverse osmosis.

HI Now’s Rachel Pacarro and Dr. Mestisa C. Gass, Program Director for Mental Health America of Hawaii “connect the dots” on Lifting the Veil on Mental Health. Dr. Gass is passionate about bringing education, support and resources to all communities, especially rural areas like the town she grew up in. In this episode Dr. Gass explains how mental health can affect your body and mind, provides tips on how parents can normalize conversations about mental health with their kids and talks about ways to support a family member or loved one experiencing mental health issues.

Michael Story, Senior Workplace Wellness Advisor at UHA “connects the dots” on Tips to manage diabetes with Nurse Doris Villorente. Doris is a Registered Nurse and a certified case manager with UHA Health Insurance. She’s part of the RN Care Specialist team who manages the complex healthcare of members. She specializes in diabetes and pre-diabetes management. On this episode Nurse Doris explains what diabetes is, the warning signs for those who may be at risk, how to treat or manage diabetes, and the resources available.

HI Now’s Kainoa Carlson talks with Dr. Jinan Banna, Associate Professor in the Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences at University of Hawaii. Dr. Banna specializes in women’s health, weight loss and chronic disease prevention. In this episode she explains what makes a healthy diet, fad diets, tips on losing weight and how to stay on track.