Elder abuse includes neglect, physical harm, psychological and sexual abuse, and financial exploitation. Hawaiʻi’s kūpuna should be treated with respect and dignity, allowing them to engage in healthy and safe ...
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Hawaiʻi’s Medical Cannabis Program has enabled tens of thousands of patients with debilitating medical conditions to benefit from the personal medical use of cannabis under medical supervision for the past ...
Read More MEDICAL CANNABIS DAY (June 14, 2021)
There are currently over two million women veterans in the United States of which nearly 17,000 make Hawaii their home.
In the United States, there were nearly 20,000 gun-related homicides, over 20,000 suicides with a gun, and nearly 300 children killed by gun violence last year. We can do better. ...
Read More NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY (June 4, 2021)
The U.S. Postal Service issued a new Forever Stamp to honor America’s Nisei “Go For Broke Soldiers” on June 3, 2021.
Period supplies are a necessary product each month for millions of people across the country.
As many as 32 million Americans have food allergies, including nearly 6 million children. Shellfish, fish, cow’s milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, wheat (gluten) and sesame are nine foods ...
Read More FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS WEEK (May 19–15, 2021)
Insurance professionals have the expertise to proactively manage risk and prevent losses to protect families and property and give them peace of mind, security and stability.
Drug courts provide hope and opportunities for individuals to reclaim their lives from substance abuse.
Racism, discrimination, bigotry, xenophobia, violence, bullying and hate crimes have no place in American society. All people, including the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, have fundamental rights as ...
Read More AAPI DAY AGAINST BULLYING AND HATE (May 18, 2021)