Posts tagged Covid-19
Boosters!
Boosters!

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Are you and your family up-to-date with your vaccinations and boosters?

“Vaccines continue to offer our best protection against both flu and COVID-19 and now keiki as young as six months old can benefit from that same protection. Parents with questions about vaccines are encouraged to ask their healthcare providers for guidance,” said Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char, FACEP.

Please call our friendly staff at (808) 293-9231 to schedule your child’s appointment or visit www.koolauloachc.org.

#bewell #staywell #livewell #hawaiivaccinations #hawaiiboosters #northshorevaccinations #kahukuvaccinations #laievaccinations #hauulavaccinations #koolauloahealthcenter

Community Outreach, Family MedicineEric RhodesBivalent Boosters, Vaccination Boosters, Covid-19
COVID Test Kits
COVID Test Kits

Aloha ‘Ohana!

PSA: Ko’olauloa Health Center is giving away FREE COVID home tests (max 2 boxes per person) and masks (max 5 per person)!

Ask one of our Patient Service Representatives, Medical Assistants, or Pharmacy Techs if you are interested in receiving some FREE COVID home tests and masks. Call (808) 293-9231 or visit www.koolauloachc.org for more information.

#covid #masks #covidtest #covidtestkit#koolauloahealth #koolauloahealthcenter

Community Outreach, Family MedicineEric RhodesCOVID-19 Test Kits, Covid Tests, Covid-19
COVID Test Kits
COVID Test Kits

Aloha ‘Ohana!

PSA: Ko’olauloa Health Center is giving away FREE COVID home tests (max 2 boxes per person) and masks (max 5 per person)!

Ask one of our Patient Service Representatives, Medical Assistants, or Pharmacy Techs if you are interested in receiving some FREE COVID home tests and masks. Call (808) 293-9231 or visit www.koolauloachc.org for more information.

#covid #masks #covidtest #covidtestkit #koolauloahealth #koolauloahealthcenter

Community Outreach, Family MedicineEric RhodesCOVID-19 Test Kits, Covid Tests, Covid-19
COVID Home Test Kits
COVID Home Test Kits

Aloha ‘Ohana!

PSA: Ko’olauloa Health Center is giving away FREE COVID home tests (max 2 boxes per person) and masks (max 5 per person)!

Ask one of our Patient Service Representatives, Medical Assistants, or Pharmacy Techs if you are interested in receiving some FREE COVID home tests and masks. Call (808) 293-9231 or visit www.koolauloachc.org for more information.

#covid #masks #covidtest #covidtestkit#koolauloahealth #koolauloahealthcenter

Community Outreach, Family MedicineEric RhodesCOVID-19 Test Kits, Covid Tests, Covid-19
Flu or Covid?
Flu or Covid?

Aloha ‘Ohana,

Did you know that three viruses are sending both children and adults to emergency rooms across the U.S. this winter: Covid is making a comeback because of new immune-evasive variants, and flu and the respiratory syncytial virus are spreading at record rates.

Most people were able to avoid flu and RSV while much of the population was taking steps to slow the spread of Covid. Now, our immunity to these viruses may have waned.

"You can get really sick, perhaps more so than you would have normally because your immune system really hasn't been challenged as much recently," said Dr. Priya Soni, a pediatric infectious disease specialist.

So, how do you know if you or your children have one of these viruses? We've created an interactive guide to help you identify your symptoms - and what to do to confirm and treat the various infections. (If your symptoms are severe or if you test positive for Covid, call (808) 293-9231 or visit www.koolauloachc.org to set up an appointment).

#bewell #staywell #livewell #kahukuhealth #laiehealth #hauulahealth #kaaawahealth #koolauloahealth #covid #flu #stayhealthy

Community Outreach, Family Medicine, Public RelationsEric RhodesCovid-19, Flu Shots, Vaccination
Over 50
Over 50

Aloha ‘Ohana,

Here are a few important COVID-19 vaccination and booster reminders.

Even if you feel healthy and young at heart, you should take steps to stay that way — like eating vegetables, wearing a seatbelt, and staying active.

Getting boosted for COVID-19 should be just another smart thing to add to your health checklist, especially with omicron’s contagiousness. (And even if you’ve had COVID in the past, it’s still a good idea to get a booster!)

Call (808) 293-9231 to schedule your appointment or visit: www.koolauloachc.org/covid-19-vaccinations to learn more.

#bewell
#staywell

Community Outreach, Family MedicineEric RhodesVaccination Boosters, Vaccination, Covid-19
Keiki Vaccinations
Keiki Vaccinations

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Some good news. The Hawai‘i Department of Health has announced long-awaited COVID-19 vaccines for keiki under the age of five will soon be available.

DOH is authorizing enrolled COVID-19 vaccination providers to administer the vaccines as soon as they become available.
DOH is expecting delivery of 27,500 doses of the new keiki vaccines in the coming week. The vaccines will be distributed to hospitals, pediatricians’ offices, and clinics. Pharmacies and community health centers will receive additional vaccine shipments directly from the manufacturers. Vaccines for keiki under five will be available on all islands.

“Vaccines continue to offer our best protection against COVID-19 and now keiki as young as six-months old can benefit from that same protection. Parents with questions about COVID-19 vaccines are encouraged to ask their healthcare providers for guidance,” said Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char, FACEP.

Please call our friendly staff at (808) 293-9231 to schedule your child’s appointment or visit www.koolauloachc.org/covid-19-vaccinations for more information.

#bewell
#staywell

Community Outreach, Family MedicineEric RhodesCovid-19, Vaccination Boosters
Who's Coming?
Who's Coming?

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Here are a few wonderfully informative slides from our friends at CovidPau (@covidpau) and Honolulu Community Action Program (@hcaphi).

The most important part of any event is the opportunity for people to come together. In our local culture we take our responsibility seriously: to take good care of the folks we welcome. One size does not fit all when it comes to events these days, so there are a few things to think through based on who your event is for.

Whether getting the ‘ohana together for a Sunday dinner or celebrating the newest graduate with family, friends, and more... let’s gather in a way that is safe for everyone!

Visit covidpau.org/get-together or nhpihawaiicovid.net to download and view the full digital guide.

#bewell
#staywell
#livewell
#covidpau
#hcaphi

Community Outreach, Family MedicineEric RhodesCovid-19, Family Health, PSA - Local
2nd Booster
2nd Booster

Aloha ‘Ohana,

If you received your 1st booster dose 4 or more months ago and fall into one of these categories, you are eligible to receive your 2nd booster dose with either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine:

  • Age 50+ years old

  • Are 12+ years old and immunocompromised

  • Age 18+ and received J&J for your primary and booster dose

If you have any questions, please call our friendly staff at (808) 293-9231.

#bewell
#staywell
#livewell

Community Outreach, Family MedicineEric RhodesCovid-19, Vaccination Boosters, PSA - Local
Mask Mandates Lifted!
Mask Mandates Lifted!

Aloha ‘Ohana - some great news!

Hawaii’s indoor statewide mask mandate will expire on March 25 at 11:59 pm! It’s taken our entire community to get to this point - with lowered case counts and hospitalizations. 

Huge mahalo to everyone. Our community has gotten better at treating people who are infected, the booster shots we have administered are helping save lives, and the infection rates for our entire state are now categorized at “low”.

Once again from our entire staff at Ko’olauloa Health Center, we want to thank everyone for their hard work, patience, support, and commitment to keeping our community safe. This is a collective milestone that we have all been waiting for.

#bewell
#staywell
#livewell

Community Outreach, Family Medicine, Public RelationsEric RhodesCovid-19, Mask Mandate
Let's Go!
Let's Go!

Aloha ‘Ohana,

Happy Hump Day. Here is a quick and friendly reminder that our Vax Clinic Hours are

Ko’olauloa Community Health Center
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm

Hau’ula Community Association
Wednesday 02/23/2022 2pm - 5pm

Just bring your ID and insurance card. We have interpreters on site and all walk-ins are welcome. Let’s go North Shore and get vaccinated.

#bewell
#staywell
#letsgo!

Community Outreach, Family MedicineEric RhodesPSA - Local, Covid-19, Vaccination
Why We Wear Masks
Why We Wear Masks

Aloha ‘Ohana, Here are three reasons why we wear our masks in public.

  1. Humility: we don’t know if we have COVID-19 as it is clear that people can spread the disease before they have symptoms.

  2. Kindness: We don’t know if the person we are near has a child battling cancer, or cares for their elderly mother. While we might be fine, they are not. 3

  3. Community: We want our community to thrive, businesses to stay open, employees to stay healthy. Keeping a lid on COVID-19 helps us all.

Have a beautiful weekend!

#bewell
#staywell

Community OutreachEric RhodesMasks, Covid-19
COVID Test Kits
COVID Test Kits

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Here is some good news - starting today, every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.

Order your tests now so you have them when you need them by visiting www.covidtests.gov.

If you have any questions about this program or would like to get a test, vaccination, or booster at our health center, please call our friendly staff at (808) 293-9231.

#bewell
#staywell
#covidtests

Community OutreachEric RhodesCovid-19, PSA - National, Covid Tests