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A new immunotherapy treatment available in Hawaiʻi, CAR-T therapy, involves extracting, supercharging and reinjecting your own T cells, a type of white blood cell. It is a big deal to offer this type of treatment to Hawaiʻi patients, who now don't have to travel to the continent.
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The bill to establish minimum staff-to-patient ratios at medical facilities statewide has been deferred.
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The weeklong strike is underway. The medical center brought in a temporary workforce and asserts that patient care will not be impacted while the nurses are on the picket lines.
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The Hawai‘i Nurses’ Association said the hospital’s management team has failed to bargain in good faith, adding they were stonewalled when asked for some concessions while accepting many terms and conditions. Kapi‘olani's chief operating officer said the strike notice is disappointing as they have addressed the priorities presented. The two sides have been trying to work out a new contract since September. HPR's Pixie Clay has more.
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Daniel Ross, president of the Hawai‘i Nurses Association, says no strike date has been set yet. If a strike is called, a 10-day notice will be given.
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A new treatment for lymphoma and leukemia is available to Hawaiʻi children and young adults. The Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapy can be life-saving for patients with blood cancer.
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Five medical professionals from Ukraine are training at the Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women and Children in Honolulu this week. The training focuses on rehabilitating children who experienced catastrophic injuries.
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The Sex Abuse Treatment Center at the Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children has received a $100,000 gift from UHA Health Insurance. The money will be used to expand technological outreach services.
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The nurses at Kapiolani Medical Center have authorized a strike after about four months of negotiation with the hospital. The nurses at Kapiolani Medical…
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