There are over 4 million nurses in the United States, of which more than 2,000 licensed practical nurses, 27,700 registered nurses, and 1,800 nurse practitioners are in Hawai‘i. Nurses work ...
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Proclamations
Mental health is an essential part of a child’s overall healthy development, and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day provides the opportunity to highlight this issue, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic ...
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There is value in diversity, faith and unity within our state and nation and reaffirming our commitment to work toward a more tolerant and inclusive community for all.
Teachers encounter students of widely differing backgrounds in K-12 schools, adult education classrooms and correctional facilities, playing a critical role in providing positive directions for their future. Just as teachers ...
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Correctional officers and employees are responsible for supervising inmate conduct and behavior to maintain security within the facility; promoting positive behavior, attitudes, and skills within the inmate population to reduce ...
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Our kūpuna are valuable and respected members of our ‘ohana and essential contributors to the strength of our community.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive, fatal disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, making even the simplest movements, ...
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Tardive Dyskinesia is a condition that may occur with long-term use of dopamine receptor blocking agents, which are prescribed to treat schizophrenia and other mental health disorders, depression, nausea or gastrointestinal ...
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Our nation designates each May as Military Appreciation Month to publicly demonstrate our appreciation for the sacrifices and achievements of our service members.
There are over 4 million nurses in the United States, of which more than 2,000 licensed practical nurses, 27,700 registered nurses, and 1,800 nurse practitioners are in Hawai’i. Let’s honor ...
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