On Molokai, there are so few medical services that people can’t get an MRI, surgery or anesthesia on island. Most specialized care also requires a plane trip to Oahu or Maui. Hawaii News Now found residents are resigned to the lack of care, but resilient in dealing with the challenge.

<p>On Molokai, there are so few medical services that people can’t get an MRI, surgery or anesthesia on island. Most specialized care also requires a plane trip to Oahu or Maui. Hawaii News Now found residents are resigned to the lack of care, but resilient in dealing with the challenge.</p>

The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news. Hawaii News Now is the state's leader for breaking news, weather alerts, traffic updates and sports headlines, plus the latest headlines on the issues that impact you and your families the most — including the global coronavirus pandemic.

<p>The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news. Hawaii News Now is the state's leader for breaking news, weather alerts, traffic updates and sports headlines, plus the latest headlines on the issues that impact you and your families the most &mdash; including the global coronavirus pandemic.</p>

The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news.

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