Aloha ‘Ohana,

Did you know that October 10th is World Mental Health Day? Did you also know that 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline?

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness. Learn more about the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline here: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

If you or someone needs to speak to someone, please call 988.

#bewell #staywell #988 #worldmentalhealthday #suicideprevention #koolauloahealthcenter

Aloha ‘Ohana!

This week is National CHW Awareness Week (NCHWAW) is the first ever national campaign with CHWs at the center! The National Association of Community Health Workers developed this event to increase awareness of CHW identity, roles, impact on communities, and leadership – and to promote policies that respect, protect and authentically partner with the CHW profession.

Ko’olauloa Health Center celebrates all of our Community Health Workers this week! Mahalo for your continued support and care to everyone in our community.

#hationalchwweek #nchwaw #awareness #communityhealthworkers #koolauloahealthcenter

Aloha ‘Ohana,

Here is an important PSA from Hawaii State Department of Health. The @hawaiiDOH has confirmed one travel-related dengue virus case on O'ahu. The individual traveled to a region where dengue is known to be spread.

Symptoms of dengue can range from mild to severe and include fever, nausea, vomiting, rash, and body aches.

Symptoms typically last two to seven days and although severe and even life-threatening illness can occur, most people recover after about a week. If you have traveled recently to any area where dengue is common and are experiencing these symptoms, please contact your healthcare provider.

More info (link in bio): https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/doh-reports-travel-related-dengue-case-on-o'ahu/

Mahalo!

#bewell #staywell #koolauloahealth #hawaiidoh

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Here is a great PSA: 73 public schools will serve meals free of charge over the summer to children ages 18 and younger – regardless of public school enrollment status – through its summer food service program.

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) announced on June 3rd that 73 public schools will serve meals free of charge over the summer to children ages 18 and younger – regardless of public school enrollment status – through its summer food service program.

Beginning June 10, the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) program will serve meals at select schools Monday through Friday, excluding state-observed holidays on June 11 (King Kamehameha Day) and July 4 (Independence Day). Breakfasts will be served from 7:15 to 8:45 a.m. and lunches from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. SSO is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and was established to ensure that children continue to receive nutritious meals during the summer.

“Consistent nutrition is vital to growing children during the summer break when they may not be in school to receive meals,” said Superintendent Keith Hayashi. “We encourage all of our families to make these free meals part of their children’s summer schedules to maintain their healthy development. We are grateful to our participating schools and dedicated cafeteria staff for giving all keiki the opportunity to receive balanced, nutritious meals.”

Summer meals are offered for on-campus dining only; there is no grab-and-go option. Children do not have to be enrolled at a participating school to be served, and meals will consist of solid foods.

Please call Harry Wa’a if you have any questions or need more information. Harry’s direct number is (808) 792-3843. You can also call (808) 293-9231 if Harry is not available.

Mahalo and have a great summer break.

#summermeals #hawaiidoe #koolauloahealthcenter #koolauloahealthoutreach

Aloha ‘Ohana,

We wanted to thank @repjilltokuda for her recent visit to KHC. As Representative Tokuda perfectly said: “#HealthCareCenters are a staple in our communities, especially rural & remote ones. That's why I am proud to request Community Project Funding [email protected] to expand and provide more quality medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services for our #NorthShore residents!”

Mahalo @repjilltokuda! All of us at @koolauloa.health.center are so grateful for your support!

#healthcarecenters #fqhc #koolauloahealthcenter #koolauloahealth

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Mahalo @essnaccesshlth for the kind words! We see you!

Essential Access Health’s wonderful post:

“We share Ko'olauloa's belief that health care is a right, not a privilege. We were inspired to hear how #TitleX funding supports their capacity to ensure that patients living in this rural region receive the contraceptive method that is right for them, supporting their individual and ohana health, and the piece of mind that access to essential health care brings. Mahalo to the amazing team at Ko'olauloa, you are super stars in your community!”

#mahalo #titlex #essnaccesshlth #ruralhealthcare #fqhc #adolescenthealth #aanhipi #koolauloahealth #koolauloahealthcenter

Aloha ‘Ohana!

PSA: the Kahuku High School Health Learning Center’s 2024 Health Fair is on May 3rd, between 8:30 am - 1:45 pm. Join the staff from Ko’olauloa Health Center and many others for free blood pressure checks, CPR demonstrations, healthy nutrition tips, and much more!

We are looking forward to seeing you there! And remember: always make your health your priority!

See you soon!

#kahukuhighschool #kahukuhealthlearningcenter #kahukuhealth #laiehealth #hauulahealth #kaaawahealth #northshorehealth #koolauloahealthcenter #koolauloahealth

Aloha ‘Ohana!

We are very proud to announce that KHC’s Allison H.K. Higa will be speaking at the upcoming Hoʻōla 2024 Conference. Way to go Allison!

The Hoʻōla 2024 Conference is organized by Hawaii Primary Care Association and focuses on addressing the unique challenges in achieving health equity within our community, and inspiring collaborative solutions and forward-thinking policy changes statewide.

The Hoʻōla 2024 Conference will be held May 28-29, 2024 at the Ko’olau Ballrooms & Conference center, Kaneohe Hawaii. For more information visit: hoolaconference.com.

Mahalo!

#koolauloahealth #koolauloahealthcenter #fqhc #healthequity #nofilter #hawaii_pca

Aloha ‘Ohana,

Here a quick PSA for all of you. Starting tomorrow we will be at the North Shore Service Center on the 2nd Wednesday of Every Month between 10:00am ~ 1:00pm in support of the NSSC goal of creating a gathering place of providers to help people in need of assistance.

Update Coming Dates and Times:
Wednesday, April 10, 10:00am ~ 1:00pm
Wednesday, May 8, 10:00am ~ 1:00pm

Location:

Waialua Community Association
(Hale’iwa Gym)
66-434 Kamehameha Hwy, Hale’iwa

Providers will include:

• Ko’olaulo Health Center

• Institute for Human Services

• North Shore Food Bank

• River of Life Mission

• Education for Homeless Children & Youth

• Kealahou West-Oahu

• Narcotics Anonymous Hale’iwa

• Hawaii Food Bank-SNAP Outreach Team

• Legal Aid

• Entouch Phones

• & More...

For more information or to join us as a provider, call Linda at (808) 780-8037.

Mahalo!

#northshoreservicecenter #koolauloahealthcenter

Aloha 'Ohana! Our first big swell of the winter hit last week!

Getting healthcare from someone who understands the needs and concerns of watermen and women is easy at KHC!

At the Kahuku Clinic, our surfing trio of doctors, Primary Care Physicians Dr. Adrian Worthen and Dr. Vincent Giani and Podiatrist Dr. Darren Day can relate! All three love being in the water and know how to take care of active people. Don’t wait until you are sick or injured. All three providers are taking new patients and are ready to establish a medical home for you.

Make wellness part of your personal health plan and call to schedule an initial visit today! koolauloahc.org (808) 293-9231 We accept everyone regardless of ability to pay.

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Kahuku Clinic
56-119 Pualalea St.
Kahuku, HI 96731

Monday-Friday
8:30am-6:00pm

Saturday
8:30am-1:00pm

Hau‘ula Clinic
54-316 Kamehameha Hwy Ste 6 Hau‘ula, HI 96717

Monday-Thursday
8:30am-6:00pm

Friday-Sunday Closed

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#bewell #staywell #livewell #surfwell #surfingdoctors #northshorehealth #kahukuhealth #laiehealth #hauulahealth #kaaawahealth #koolauloahealthcare

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Do you recognize any of these logos? If you do these are the drug plans that are accepted at Ko'olauloa Pharmacy:

We look forward to serving you.

Call (808) 293-9514 or visit www.koolauloachc.org for more information.

#bewell #staywell #livewell #oahupharmacy #kahukupharmacy #laiepharmacy #hauulapharmacy #kahukuhealthcare #laiehealthcare #hauulahealthcare #koolauloahealthcare

Aloha 'Ohana!

Yesterday we celebrated our 20th anniversary serving our community! Here is to serving all of you for the next 20 years. Mahalo from all of us at KHC! We are so grateful for your continued support.

#koolauloahealthcare #koolauloahealth

Aloha ‘Ohana - we wanted to thank everyone who has come in for their annual physicals! FYI: October 28th is another date to come in if you missed out last month. We are looking forward to serving you.

Mahalo!

Ko’olauloa Health Center

#koolauloahealthcenter #annualphysical

Aloha ‘Ohana,

If you are currently enrolled in Med-Quest, you will be receiving or may have received a pink letter (Medical Eligibility Renewal Form) from the Hawaii Med-Quest Division. Med-Quest will be mailing these pink letters until April 2024.

Please drop by to talk with Harry Wa`a from our health center who can assist you with this process. If your information is not submitted by the deadline stated in your letter, you may lose coverage. We want to ensure that you maintain your health through us.

Call (808) 293-9231 or visit www.koolauloachc.org for more information or to reach Harry.

Mahalo!

#med-quest #medquest #questhawaii #hawaiidoh #kahukuhealthcare #laiehealthcare #hauulahealthcare #kaaawahealthcare #koolauloahealthcenter #koolauloahealth

Aloha 'Ohana!

Quick PSA: KHC will have a first aid tent at the upcoming Ka'a'awa Fun Run 2023. We're looking forward to helping any runners out there that may need our support!

Have fun gang!

https://www.kualoa.com/funrun/

#ka'a'awafunrun #koolauloahealthcare #koolauloahealthcenter

Aloha ‘Ohana,

If you are currently enrolled in Med-Quest, you will be receiving or may have received a pink letter (Medical Eligibility Renewal Form) from the Hawaii Med-Quest Division. Med-Quest will be mailing these pink letters until April 2024.

Please drop by to talk with Harry Wa`a from our health center who can assist you with this process. If your information is not submitted by the deadline stated in your letter, you may lose coverage. We want to ensure that you maintain your health through us.

Call (808) 293-9231 or visit www.koolauloachc.org for more information or to reach Harry.

Mahalo!

#med-quest #medquest #questhawaii hawaiidoh #kahukuhealthcare #laiehealthcare #hauulahealthcare #kaaawahealthcare #koolauloahealthcenter #koolauloahealth

Aloha ‘Ohana and friends who are DOH employees. Please read the post below.

Mahalo! Ko’olauloa Health Center

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Did you know that Ko’olauloa Health Center is part of one of the nation’s largest healthcare provider networks? Every day, Ko’olauloa Health Center combines medical, dental, behavioral health care, and pharmacy services into a single Ko’olauloa Health Home.

- Medical Services
- Dental Services
- Pharmacy Services
- Behavioral Health Services
- Community Relations

At Ko’olauloa Health Center believe that health care should be a right, not a privilege. That is why we do everything in our power to ensure that all families in our community have access to the quality, affordable health care they deserve, and the peace of mind it brings.

www.koolauloaealthchc.org

We hope to serve you soon! Mahalo!

#bewell #staywell #livewell #kahukuhealth #kahukuhealthcare #hauulahealth #hauulahealthcare #laiehealth #laiehealthcare #northshoreoahu #northshorehealth #koolauloahealth

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Earlier this month, Ko'olauloa Health Center had the honor of hosting visitors from the Hawai'i Primary Care Association (HPCA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD).

They spent the afternoon talking story about the health center's participation in the National Diabetes Prevention Program. This program aims to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by following the CDC-recognized lifestyle change program.

Ko'olauloa community members meet regularly over the course of the one-year program. Together the cohort works towards making lasting lifestyle changes, such as adding physical activity into their daily routine and making modifications to the foods they eat.

#diabetes #diabetesprevention #diabetespreventionprogram #northshorehealth #kahukuhealth #laiehealth #hauulahealth #kaaawahealth #koolauloahealthcenter #koolauloahealth

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Every day, Ko’olauloa Health Center combines medical, dental, behavioral health care, and pharmacy services into a single Ko’olauloa Health Home. We work hard to ensure individuals and ‘ohana living in rural areas, receive the care they need and deserve. KHC plays a critical role in reducing racial and ethnic, geographic, socioeconomic, and other health disparities in our community.

All of us at Ko’olauloa Health Center believe that health care should be a right, not a privilege. That is why we do everything in our power to ensure that all families in our community have access to the quality, affordable health care they deserve, and the peace of mind it brings.

Call us at (808) 293-9231 or visit www.koolauloachc.org if you have any questions about our services. We look forward to serving you in 2023!

#bewell #staywell #livewell #kahukuhealthcare #laiehealthcare #hauulahealthcare #kaaawahealthcare #northshorehealthcare #koolauloahealthcente