Kaiser Permanente was the first civilian hospital in the state to treat asthma with Bronchial Thermoplasty. This recently-FDA-approved procedure applies mild heat inside the airways to reduce excessive smooth muscle. The reduction in muscle tissue helps minimize airway constriction and improves lung function for those with severe and persistent asthma.

When he was just two years old, Calvin Jackson was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. As they continue to learn about and manage his condition, Calvin’s mom, Allison is relieved and grateful that they can receive comprehensive and coordinated care for her son at the Pediatric Diabetes Multidisciplinary Clinic in Hawaii.

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