Written by: Dr. Landon Opunui, ND on May 29th, 2020 There needs to be a great redirection of energy toward reforming health care. The disease management and symptom suppression approach is costly and late to the game at addressing health. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities of health care and the best time to […]
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Written by: Dr. Landon Opunui, ND on May 22nd, 2020 Molokaʻi has one of the state’s lowest measures of economic health, social stability and food security. These public health issues directly translate into islandwide health disparities and inequities. Unfortunately, the downstream consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic are likely going to make these challenges more pronounced.
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Written by: Dr. Landon Opunui, ND on May 15th, 2020 The island of Molokaʻi has a long-standing history with infectious diseases. Molokaʻi is known around the world for Kalaupapa’s history and the enduring spirit of all those affected by Hansen’s disease. Although our current pandemic is caused by a virus as opposed to a bacterial
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