Men’s Health Care in Hilo & Across Hawaiʻi — Medicaid (QUEST) Accepted

Men’s health is primary care focused on the conditions and screenings that matter most for men, from heart and metabolic health to cancer screening and mental health. Men are statistically less likely to seek care and more likely to delay it, which is exactly why a low-pressure, practical approach helps. At Ohana Care Clinic in Hilo, we make it easy for men to take care of themselves.

What men’s health care covers

Good men’s health care is mostly prevention: keeping an eye on blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and weight, since heart disease and diabetes are leading threats to men’s health. It also includes age-appropriate cancer screening and vaccines, and attention to lifestyle, sleep, and stress. The aim is to catch problems early, while they are easiest to address, rather than waiting for a crisis.

Screenings that matter

We follow U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidance and personalize it to you. For prostate cancer, the Task Force recommends that men ages 55 to 69 make an individual decision about PSA screening after a conversation about the benefits and harms, which we are glad to have with you. For abdominal aortic aneurysm, a one-time ultrasound is recommended for men ages 65 to 75 who have ever smoked. We also keep up with colorectal cancer screening and other preventive steps.

The mind-body connection

Men’s mental health is too often overlooked. Depression in men can show up as irritability, anger, withdrawal, or substance use rather than obvious sadness, and men die by suicide at higher rates. Because we integrate primary care and behavioral health, we treat mental health as a normal, expected part of a man’s overall care, without stigma and without a separate referral.

Culturally grounded care

We care for the whole person, in the spirit of lōkahi — balance and harmony among the connected parts of life: the body, the mind and emotions, the spirit, the ʻohana (family), and our relationship with the ʻāina (land) and community. In a Native Hawaiian understanding of health, these are not separate, and neither is our care. To mālama (care for and protect) your wellbeing and to live pono (in balance and rightness), we listen to your whole story, welcome your ʻohana into the process, and honor the values and traditions that ground you. Offering kōkua (help given freely, with aloha) in a way that respects who you are is at the heart of how we practice.

Insurance and how we see you

We accept Medicare and Medicaid, including the Hawaiʻi QUEST Integration plans (AlohaCare, the Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association (HMSA), ʻOhana Health Plan, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan), along with most commercial insurance, and we are accepting new patients in Hilo. Primary care works best as a partnership. Your first visit is in person at our Hilo clinic. We see patients in person for physical exams, vitals, and lab work, and we use telehealth for follow-up visits, medication management, and chronic-disease check-ins whenever it is clinically appropriate.

Common questions about men’s health

What screenings do men need?

It depends on age and risk, but commonly blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and colorectal cancer screening, plus a shared decision about prostate (PSA) screening for men 55 to 69 and a one-time aneurysm ultrasound for men 65 to 75 who have ever smoked. We personalize the plan.

Should I get a PSA test for prostate cancer?

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that men ages 55 to 69 decide individually after discussing the benefits and harms with their provider. We are glad to talk it through and help you decide.

Does men’s health include mental health?

Yes. Depression in men can look like irritability, anger, or withdrawal, and men face higher suicide rates. Because we integrate behavioral health, mental health is a normal part of men’s care here.

What insurance do you accept?

We accept Medicare and Medicaid, including the Hawaii QUEST Integration plans (AlohaCare, HMSA, Ohana Health Plan, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan), along with most commercial insurance. We are accepting new patients in Hilo.

References

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. (2018). Prostate cancer: Screening. https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/prostate-cancer-screening

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. (2019). Abdominal aortic aneurysm: Screening. https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-screening

Papa Ola Lōkahi. (n.d.). Native Hawaiian health. Retrieved June 29, 2026, from https://www.papaolalokahi.org/

This page is general health education from Ohana Care Clinic, written by George Mackel, MSN, APRN, NP-C, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP. It is not a substitute for a personal evaluation by a qualified clinician who knows your situation, and reading it does not create a provider–patient relationship. If you think you may have a medical condition, reach out to us or another licensed provider. In an emergency, call 911.

George Mackel, MSN, APRN, NP-C, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP — President & Owner