Aloha Ohana!

Did you know that pregnant and recently pregnant people with COVID-19 are at increased risk for severe illness when compared with non-pregnant people? Severe illness includes illness that requires hospitalization, intensive care unit admission, mechanical ventilation, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; or illness that results in death, although the absolute risk for these outcomes is low. 

Additionally, pregnant people with COVID-19 are at increased risk for preterm birth and might be at increased risk for other adverse pregnancy complications and outcomes, such as preeclampsia, coagulopathy, and stillbirth. COVID-19 vaccines do not give you COVID-19 because none of the vaccines contain the live virus. 

If you haven’t already, please call (808) 293-9231 to schedule an appointment for your vaccine.

Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/covid-19-vaccines-us.html#pregnant

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Aloha Ohana! It’s Motivation Monday here at KHC.

We believe that Monday is a day of beginnings and new starts. It’s a day where the week is before you and possibilities are endless. Begin the week with momentum and you’ll look back with great satisfaction on all you achieved.

On the other hand, we know that Monday can also be stressful. It’s back to work time. You may be in a negative work environment. It’s the highest day of the week for heart attacks. So let’s make this Monday one of the good ones. One where you demonstrate the power of a positive attitude and rocket toward your goals.

Here is a Monday Motivation Quote from Mahatma Gandhi to get your week started: 

“The future depends on what you do today.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi

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Aloha Ohana!

As the school year begins, it’s important to get vaccinated for your Keiki. We are seeing an increase in the effects of social isolation and its impacts on learning. If the current spike continues, our Keiki will continue to face restrictions and limit their interaction with their peers. 

Ko'olauloa Health Center is vaccinating by appointment on Tuesdays from 10 am to 1 pm. If you are unvaccinated we hope to see you soon! Call (808) 293-9231 to set up your appointment today.

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#protectourkeiki

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Aloha Ohana!

Just a friendly reminder from our friends at the Hawaii State Department of Health: Gatherings statewide are currently limited to no more than 10 people for indoor gatherings and no more than 25 people for outdoor gatherings. Avoid large events and consider hosting small gatherings with family and friends you regularly socialize with. Protect others and stay home if you're feeling sick. For more safe gathering tips, visit HawaiiCOVID19.com/safe-gatherings.

Have a beautiful weekend!

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Aloha Ohana!

This week our country is celebrating National Health Center Week! 

National Health Center Week is an annual celebration with the goal of raising awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers over the past five decades. Health centers, like Ko’olauloa Health Center, serve 27 million patients a number that continues to grow along with the demand for affordable primary care.

In addition to their long history as health care homes to millions, health centers produce innovative solutions to the most pressing health care issues in their communities and reach beyond the walls of conventional medicine to address the social determinants of health affecting special patient populations.

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Here is the Proclamation on National Health Center Week 2021 from the White House:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/08/06/a-proclamation-on-national-health-center-week-2021/

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Mahalo for all of your support. We are proud to be a vital part of the Ko’olauloa community. 

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Aloha Ohana! It’s Mindful Monday here at KHC.

Let’s be honest - as beneficial as mindfulness is, tuning in to your surroundings, surrendering to the moment, and embracing whatever thoughts pop up isn’t always as easy as it sounds. It takes effort—but with continued practice, mindfulness can make a big difference in your day-to-day life.

Here are few quotes on mindfulness to inspire you to live in the present this coming week.

“Mindfulness isn’t difficult. We just have to remember to do it.” – Sharon Salzberg

“You can’t stop the waves but you can learn how to surf” – Jon Kabat-Zinn

“When you’re feeling frazzled, put all of your attention on the breath. It’s a portal into the present moment, the best remedy for stress.” — Ellen Barrett

“Mindfulness clears the windshield of the mind so that we can see things as they really are.” — Travis Eliot

Have a great everyone!

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Aloha Ohana, 

Here is a great repost from our friends at Hawaii Children’s Action Network. 

Did you know that 15,000 Hawaiʻi keiki live in families that need help to access the Child Tax Credit. (Advance monthly payments of up to $300/child started in July.)

What can you do to help? Talk to anyone you know who might be eligible. If they don't normally file taxes, the IRS has a sign-up tool on their website.

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Happy Aloha Friday Ohana!

Don't forget to check out or CSA pick-up and produce sharing program at Koolauloa Health Center, Kahuku Clinic tomorrow between 12:30pm ~ 1:30pm.

Hope to see you there!

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Aloha Ohana - it's Mindful Monday here at KHC. We're huge fans of @decade2doodles and thought this was the perfect post for this first Monday of August.
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Aloha Ohana!

At KHC Wellness Wednesday is the time of the week to get inspiration on how to live well.

Our health experts can help you focus on how to have a healthy mind and body. One can not exist without the other. Due to the current situation, we’re in, we know that sometimes it’s difficult to get motivated to do much of anything, let alone try to improve yourself. It’s a massive achievement to wake up and take care of yourself every day. 

The point of Wellness Wednesday here at KHC isn’t to provide you with useless inspiration, but to give you practical skills and advice to live a better, healthier life.

Have a beautiful day!

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Aloha Ohana!

It’s ‘Ulu Tuesday and here are some fun facts about this superfood from our registered dietitian.

The Many Health Benefits of ‘Ulu

‘Ulu is considered a superfood not only because one fruit feeds an entire family and there’s enough fruit on the islands to feed the whole population, but due to its nutritional value. It’s sometimes called the tree potato for how versatile it is in cooked dishes and for how it tastes when it’s mature. But it's higher in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals than white potatoes.

There are many nutrients packed into one fruit. ‘Ulu is loaded with:

Antioxidants

Carotenoids

Fiber

Iron

Magnesium

Niacin

Omega 3 fatty acids

Omega 6 fatty acids

Calcium

Copper

Phosphorus

Potassium

Thiamine

Protein

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

And it Tastes Great!

You can eat and enjoy ‘ulu at any stage. When it’s green and hard, it tastes like an artichoke. When it’s mature, it tastes and cooks like a potato or other root vegetable. When very ripe, it’s sweet and is enjoyed like fruit or dessert.

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Aloha Ohana!

We wanted to let everyone know that Ko'olauloa Health Center is vaccinating by appointment on Tuesdays from 10 am to 1 pm. If you are unvaccinated we hope to see you soon!

Call (808) 293-9231 to set up your appointment today.

Mahalo

Aloha Ohana!

If you haven't already, please schedule an appointment to get your free COVID-19 vaccination. We look forward to seeing you!

Mahalo!

Aloha Ohana!

Here is a gem from Maya Angelou on this Mindful Monday.

Aloha Ohana! Some good news from the Hawaii Department of Education.

The Hawaii DOE just announced that all students at Hawaiʻi’s 257 public schools will receive free breakfast and lunch meals for the entirety of the 2021-22 school year, thanks to a nationwide USDA waiver which aims to minimize the possible spread of COVID-19 by eliminating meal payment transactions in school cafeterias.

Click on the link for more information: https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/SY2021-Free-School-Meals.aspx

Aloha Ohana!

Here are a few keywords to keep in mind this Wellness Wednesday.

• Caring

• Gratitude

• Team Work

• Compassion

• Self-Compassion

• Mind

• Purpose

• Be Well

• Be Kind

Cheers from the staff at KHC

Aloha Ohana! Here are a few Summer Sunday Skin Care tips for you and your family.

So…How Much UV is Too Much?

Prolonged exposure to solar UV, or ultraviolet radiation, may result in acute and chronic health effects on the skin, eyes, and immune system. Though small amounts of UV are essential for the production of vitamin D, overexposure may result in acute and chronic health effects such as sunburn, the best-known acute effect of excessive UV radiation exposure.

However, over the longer term, UV radiation induces degenerative changes in cells of the skin, fibrous tissue, and blood vessels leading to premature skin aging, photodermatoses, and actinic keratoses. Another long-term effect is an inflammatory reaction of the eye, and in the most serious cases, skin cancer and cataracts can occur.

Top 10 Tips For Sun Protection

• UV rays are strongest and most harmful during midday, or 10am-4pm.

• Contrary to popular belief, clouds do not block UV rays, they only slightly filter them. You can get a sunburn even on an overcast day.

• Trees, umbrellas, or canopies do not offer complete sun protection, but they do offer some. Remember the shadow rule: “Watch your shadow – short shadow, seek shade!”

• Like it or not, but tanned skin is damaged skin, any change in color is an indication of UV damage.

• Use SPF 15+ liberally and re-apply every two hours, or after working, swimming, playing, or exercising outdoors.

• When buying clothing, keep an eye out for some articles that have been certified under international standards and come with information on UV protection.

• Remember though, a wet T-shirt offers far less UV protection than a dry one, and darker colors may offer more protection than lighter colors.

• Sunglasses protect your eyes from UV rays, which can lead to cataracts later in life.

• Encourage your children, of any age, to wear sunglasses as well!

• Before heading out for the day, check the UV Index to ensure that you pack the proper items to keep you protected all day.

Happy Aloha Friday ohana!

Don't forget to check out or CSA pick-up and produce sharing program at Koolauloa Health Center, Kahuku Clinic tomorrow between 12:30 pm ~ 1:30 pm.

Hope to see you there!

Happy Thursday everyone!

Here is a friendly reminder of the great CSA pick-up and produce sharing program at Koolauloa Health Center, Kahuku Clinic.

Join our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) for a direct connection to our farms and get a bag of fresh seasonal produce. You'll receive an assortment of seasonal fruits, roots, vegetables, and herbs from a collective of local farms that grow food in responsible and sustainable ways that is both good for you and the land, some of our farms are also certified organic. Pre-order our assorted produce bag, meat, & fish below.

Wishing you a wonderful time on this special day. Happy Fourth of July from all of us at KHC!