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Q: How much alcohol is safe to drink?

Cameron Rogers, Trauma Injury Prevention & Outreach Coordinator, Maui Health

Q: Are detox diets healthy?

Chrissy Miller, Employee Health and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Manager, Maui Health

Q: Should adults get the HPV vaccine?

Dr. Travis Glenn, Family Medicine, Glenn Family Medicine

Q: How can I quit smoking?

Dr. Travis Glenn, Family Medicine, Glenn Family Medicine

Q: How can I protect my baby from SIDS?

Dr. Lisa Yoshikawa, Pediatrics, Hawaii Permanente Medical Group

Q: How can I manage my stress and anxiety without paying for expensive therapy?

Chrissy Miller, Employee Health and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Manager, Maui Health

Q: How can older people avoid falls?

Cameron Rogers, Trauma Injury Prevention & Outreach Coordinator, Maui Health

Q: What is osteoporosis, and what can I do to prevent it?

Dr. Bradley Glenn, Family Medicine, Glenn Family Medicine

Q: How can I help a family member struggling with their mental health?

Dr. Fatima M. Imara, Behavioral Health: Psychiatry, Pacific Permanente Group

Q: How can I protect my kids from concussion while they are playing fall sports?

Cameron Rogers, Trauma Injury Prevention & Outreach Coordinator, Maui Health

Q: How do I properly dispose of my expired or unneeded medications?

Chrissy Miller, Employee Health and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Manager, Maui Health

Q: Should I try to walk 10,000 steps per day?

Chrissy Miller, Employee Health and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Manager, Maui Health

Q: What causes epilepsy?

Dr. Travis Glenn, Family Medicine, Glenn Family Medicine

Q: What supplies should I have on hand for a hurricane?

Ernesto Noblejas, Director of Environmental Health and Safety, Maui Health

Q: I just turned 70 and am worried about falling, what can I do to stay safe?

Cameron Rogers, Trauma Injury Prevention & Outreach Coordinator, Maui Health

Q: Can exercising with a friend improve my workout?

Chrissy Miller, Employee Health and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Manager, Maui Health

Q: What’s the simplest way to exercise at home for new fitness enthusiasts?

Chrissy Miller, Employee Health and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Manager, Maui Health

Q: Are there any foods I can eat to reduce stress and anxiety?

Chrissy Miller, Employee Health and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Manager, Maui Health

Q: When should I use my at-home COVID test?

Kelly Catiel, Infection Control Manager, Maui Health

Q: How can I help my kids eat a healthy diet?

Dr. Irene Papaconstadopoulos, Pediatrician, Child and Adolescent Maui Physicians/CHAMPS Pediatrics

Q: What is the difference between good cholesterol and bad cholesterol?

Dr. Travis Glenn, Family Medicine, Glenn Family Medicine

Q: How much social media use is too much for my teen?

Dr. Travis Glenn, Family Medicine, Glenn Family Medicine

Q: What can I do to get relief from seasonal allergies, or this terrible vog right now?

Chrissy Miller, Employee Health and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Manager, Maui Health

Q: Should I get a flu shot this year?

Chrissy Miller, Employee Health and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Manager, Maui Health

Q: Should I do a breast self-exam every month? What else should I do to check for breast cancer?

Dr. Rosario Guzman, Family Medicine, Aloha Primary Care Physicians & Associates

Q: Should I get vaccinated even if I already had COVID-19? How long should I wait?

Chrissy Miller, Employee Health and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Manager, Maui Health

Q: What can I do to naturally boost my body’s immunity to protect myself from COVID-19?

Chrissy Miller, Employee Health and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Manager, Maui Health

Q: How can I make the transition back to school easier for my kids?

Dr. Irene Papaconstadopoulos, Pediatrician, Child and Adolescent Maui Physicians/CHAMPS Pediatrics

Q: What is “pandemic fatigue”?

Dr. Michael Shea, Critical Care Medicine, Pacific Permanente Group

Q: Should I get a flu shot this year?

Chrissy Miller, Employee Health and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Manager, Maui Health

Q: Since the coronavirus pandemic started, I’m having trouble sleeping. What can I do?

Dr. Ben Thompson, Behavioral Health: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Pacific Permanente Group

Q: Can osteoporosis be prevented?

Dr. Nicole Apoliona, Medical Director, Kula Hospital

Q: How much water do I need to drink every day?

Andrea De Roode, Clinical Dietitian, Maui Memorial Medical Center

Q: I keep hearing that turmeric is good for you. Is this true, or just a myth?

Andrea De Roode, Clinical Dietitian, Maui Memorial Medical Center

Q: Why do I have to take vitamins after getting weight-loss surgery?

Dr. Art Chasen, Bariatric Surgeon and MMMC Bariatric Medical Director, Midpacific Surgical Specialists

Q: What can I do to reduce lower back pain?

Dr. Christopher Taleghani, Neurosurgeon, Maui Brain and Spine

Q: What should I do if I think someone is having a stroke?

Mariah Mossman, RN, Stroke Program Manager, Maui Health

Q: Is coconut oil good for you?

Dr. Anil Punjabi, Cardiologist, Ohana Heart

Q: What causes heartburn?

Dr. David Crow, Otolaryngologist

Q: How long do I have to rest a pulled muscle before I can start exercising again?

Dr. Vic Ayers, Orthopedic Surgeon & Joint Specialist, Maui Memorial Outpatient Clinic

Q: What does it mean to be prediabetic? Can I reverse it?

Jolly Anne L. Uclaray, MSN RN CDE, Diabetes Coordinator, Maui Memorial Medical Center

Q: How often should you get a physical if you're in general good health?

Dr. Linda M. Tetor, M.D, Family Practice, Kihei Wailea Medical Center

Q: What can I do to feel less tired?

Dr. Linda M. Tetor, M.D, Family Practice, Kihei Wailea Medical Center

Q: What can I do to improve my chances of not developing cancer?

Dr. Derrick Beech, Surgical Oncologist, Maui Health

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