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Hawaii Island Health Symposium Brings Together Heart Care Experts

Flickr / Adam THEO
Flickr / Adam THEO

Heart disease and stroke are still among the leading causes of emergency room visits across the islands. On Hawaii Island, a recent symposium brought together Big Island medical professionals, EMS workers and staff from Queens Medical Center. As HPR’s Sherry Bracken reports, they all plan to build on a successful trend.

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