Maui Health Medical Minute : Maui Now Special Section

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Maui Health Medical Minute: Protecting your brain health at every age

Regular exercise helps improve circulation and blood flow to the brain, while a heart-healthy diet—such as Mediterranean-style meals with vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, and healthy fats—supports overall brain health. Getting enough sleep is also important; those seven to nine hours allow the brain time to clean, repair and reset.

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Maui Health Medical Minute: Prepping for Heart Surgery

Heart surgery is a major procedure, but preparing ahead can help ensure a smoother recovery and reduce the risk of complications.

Saturday, November 01, 2025

Maui Health Medical Minute: Help Your Body Heal Faster

The body has the natural ability to grow new tissue, fight off infection, and repair even severe wounds. Lifestyle choices like good nutrition, rest, and wound care can help wounds heal faster and prevent complications.

Wednesday, October 01, 2025

Maui Health Medical Minute: Know the Signs of Stroke

Stroke is the fifth most common cause of death in the United States and third in Hawaiʻi. Globally, it is the leading cause of long-term disability. Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age, and often occurs without warning. Treatment can save lives and prevent disability, but it needs to start early to be effective.

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Medical Minute: How can you tell the difference between a normal infection and sepsis?

Medical Minute: Dr. Karin Halvorson, Critical Care Medicine specialist with Pacific Permanente Group explains the difference between a normal infection and sepsis. #MedicalMinute #PacificPermanenteGroup #MauiHealth

Thursday, July 20, 2023

WATCH: Maui Health offers tips on Senior Fall Prevention

MEDICAL MINUTE: Because of physical changes and health conditions, kūpuna are at increased risk of falling, which can cause serious injury, according to Maui Health. Experts explain, there are things you can do to reduce your risk.

Sunday, May 28, 2023

WATCH: Maui Health explains ‘What is Dense Breast?’

MEDICAL MINUTE: A common question posed by mammography patients is: “What is a Dense Breast, and is it normal?” Angelia Andrade, Imaging Manager at Maui Health explains.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

WATCH: Maui Health’s Cameron Rogers offers tips on how to cut back on drinking

MEDICAL MINUTE: The effects of alcoholism on a person’s health has long been studied, but health experts have also found that what many feel is “socially acceptable drinking” is actually “high risk drinking,” and can lead to serious medical issues.

Wednesday, February 08, 2023

WATCH: Maui Health’s Cameron Rogers gives tips on how to identify and manage high risk drinking

MEDICAL MINUTE: High risk drinking significantly increases an individual’s risk for a number of health problems including high blood pressure, stroke and weight gain. Cameron Rogers, Injury Prevention Nurse for Trauma Services with Maui Health explains the risk factors and how to improve short and long term health.

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

WATCH: What are the signs of heart disease in women? Doctor Travis Glenn with Maui Health explains

Having a family history of heart disease can increase your risk of having underlying heart disease. Other risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, depression, stress, being sedentary, and having extra weight.