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Big Island Docs: Today’s Marcus Welbys

Formerly known as East Hawaii I.P.A., often mistaken for the name of a craft beer, Big Island Docs is comprised of more than 50 current-day Dr. Welbys. They represent a kaleidoscope of private individual practitioners who are part of the community and know their patients, their families and caregivers.  Like Dr. Welby, some continue to make house calls to accommodate patients unable to travel to their appointments.

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We continue to publish a monthly column regarding health, healthcare, social determinants, and our activities in the Hawaiʻi Tribune Herald.  Daily circulation is at 17,000 subscribers and 3,500 online.  Please click on titles to access the full article.

2019 Article
January 27 Doctors Work To Improve Healthcare
February 24 Understanding Our Care Our Choice
March 31 Vibrant Hawaii A Collective Impact Movement to Reduce ALICE on Hawaii Island
April 21 Please Support TMT astronomy
May 26 From HCC To A Maunakea Telescope
June 30 Small Changes Can Lead To Better Health
July 28 Astronomy for the Future
August 25 A Recipe for Food Sustainability
September 29 Nonprofits Announce Hui with HOPE Program
October 27 Honoring the memory of Barry Taniguchi
November 24 Our Ongoing Journey to Improve Heart Health
December 29 It’s Never Too Late to Get an Advanced Health Care Directive
2020 Article
January 26 I Know My Blood Pressure Numbers
February 23 Bay Clinic’s Vision of One Shared Community
March 29 Hospital Response and Preparation for COVID-19
April 19 Heroes Fighting on Pandemic’s Frontline
May 31 Always There to Serve Community
June 28 Parental Resilience in the New Normal
August 6 Mom Knows Her End of Life Wishes Will Be Respected
September 5  Hands-on Telemedicine
September 27 Ikaika Marzo, Mitch Roth on Healthcare
October 14 Keiki Heroes Empower Hawai’i’s Children To Stay Healthy
November 29 Three Principles Guide Community First
December 24 Every Community Needs A Charlene, A Tribute to Charlene Iboshi
2021 Article
January 31 Together We Can:  Remembering Kenoi’s Work Toward A Healthier Hawaiʻi Island
February 28 HMC Is Up To The Challenge
March 28 Big Island Docs: Today’s Marcus Welbys

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