Staying in good health is important for leading a long and productive life. However, some people don't get the medical care they need for one reason or another.

The Hawaii State Department of Health recently released its findings from a survey of the state's children and their healthcare. The report looked at differences in relation insurance status, among other things.

Just under 4 percent of the children in Hawaii lack health insurance, compared to slightly over 9 percent nationwide.

"While Hawaii's children fair well compared to the rest of the nation, there is much that can be done to improve access and availability of services, and to develop strategies to eliminate cultural and community disparities," says director of health Dr. Chiyome Fukino.

Furthermore, the research revealed 80 percent of children with health insurance received preventative care services compared to 66 percent of children without coverage.

There are a number of resources people can turn to in order to obtain coverage. People can purchase individual health insurance plans or seek government assistance if a policy can't be obtained through an employer.