The SARS "epidemic" which really hurt the Hawaii economy and generated a ton of pictures in the newspaper of folks wearing masks occurred in early 2003.  There were about 8,000 cases and 750 deaths WORLDWIDE but nearly all the deaths occurred in Hong Kong. We were lucky.

From the pharmaceutical manufacturing facility to a patient’s body, an oral or parenteral medication takes a long and surprisingly circuitous route.  Most physicians are unaware of the complexity of the process or how deeply regulated it is.  

We’ve got great news: managing your healthcare needs is about to get a whole lot easier!

Life happens. Sometimes, you find yourself on the way to the Emergency Department (better known as the ER). But to get the best possible care – and the best possible outcome – there are a few things we should all know about the ER.

To the uninitiated, navigating the world of healthcare can sometimes feel like wandering through a labyrinth of paperwork, complicated medical jargon and red tape. If that sounds like a pain, consider the fact that you probably wouldn’t be seeking healthcare if you were feeling 100%.