Happy Aloha Friday 'Ohana!
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Aloha 'Ohana...
Here are a few thoughts for all of you this Thursday:
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.
Aloha ‘Ohana,
The State’s indoor mask mandate is officially over but whether you keep wearing one is completely up to you. Please be courteous to others - especially our Kupuna who may have underlying conditions.
Please respect everyone’s choice and as always: spread a little aloha!
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#staywell
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Aloha ‘Ohana,
Here is a bit of sage advice from our friends at Everyday Health.
Could what you do today help bolster your immune system? The best way to ensure that happens is to practice the good-for-you behaviors that your immune system runs on every day. Here are a few tips.
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#eatwell
It's that simple...
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Aloha ‘Ohana!
Good news - tonight, the mask mandate will no longer be in effect. Learn how you can continue to protect yourself and your family from COVID-19 by calling our friendly staff at (808) 293-9231. Great job everyone!
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Happy Wednesday 'Ohana! We love this infographic and wanted to share it with you.
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Aloha ‘Ohana!
Happy Tuesday. We all know that when it comes to building habits we think we need to start BIG or else we won’t make any progress. But really that just discourages us from even starting. So start small and keep your habits simple. You can take the smallest steps and that is still a huge win!
Here are a few micro habits from our staff you can easily get started with:
Make your bed
Plan your day
Sleep early
Scroll Less
Declutter space
Take breaks
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Aloha ‘Ohana!
Here are 9 Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Health from our staff:
Fill Your Plate With Fresh, In-Season Fruits and Vegetables
Be Mindful of Opportunities to Overindulge
Stay Hydrated
Get Outside and Get Moving
Soak Up the Sun
But Do Protect Skin and Eyes From Damaging UV Rays
Reset Your Sleep Schedule
Watch for Allergens (Both Indoors and Out)
Check-In With Your Doctor or Call our Friendly Staff at (808) 293-9231
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Aloha ‘Ohana,
Did you know that the third full week in March each year is National Poison Prevention Week? National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW), is dedicated to raising awareness to poison control centers and the Poison Help Hotline (1-800-222-1222).
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From all of us to all of you - have a happy and healthy St. Patricks Day 2022!
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Aloha 'Ohana!
Here is a great COVID update video from the Hawaii Department of Health: March 16, 2022 - First Set of Weekly COVID-19 Data Examined.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK8jt3fM18I
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Aloha ‘Ohana!
Here is some food for thought from our friend Tim…
“We think a lot about those black lines: the roads not taken, the opportunities missed, the ones that got away. But most of us greatly underestimate the size of the lush tree of possibilities that lie ahead of us.”
~ Tim Urban
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Aloha ‘Ohana
What is optimism?
Optimism is a mental attitude characterized by hope and confidence in success and a positive future. Optimists are those who expect good things to happen, where pessimists instead focus on unfavorable outcomes.
Optimistic attitudes are linked to a number of benefits, including better coping skills, lower stress levels, better physical health, and higher persistence when pursuing goals. Optimists tend to view hardships as learning experiences or temporary setbacks. Even the most miserable day holds the promise for them that "tomorrow will probably be better.”
Why does being optimistic matter?
Health benefits of being optimistic may include:
- Lower rates of depression
- Lower levels of distress and pain
- Greater resistance to illnesses
- Better psychological and physical well-being
- Better cardiovascular health
- Reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease and stroke
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#staywell
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#optimism
Aloha ‘Ohana!
Here is a ‘Ōlelo No‘eau Proverb for all of you this Aloha Friday:
Proverb: “Ua ola loko i ke aloha”
Translation: “Love gives life within”
Meaning: Love is imperative to one’s mental and physical welfare. “Ua ola loko i ke aloha”
From all of us to all of you - have a healthy and happy weekend!
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Aloha ‘Ohana,
Here is a great message from our friends at the Hawaii Department of Health:
Devoting some time every day to care for yourself can go a long way toward protecting your heart health. Self-care, like moving more, preparing healthier meals, getting enough quality sleep, and taking a moment to de-stress, helps your heart.
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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.
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Aloha ‘Ohana!
This International Women’s Day we celebrate the women who were our pathfinders, and those who are charting the course for a more equitable future. Today we also recognize the rising generation of change-makers who follow in their path.
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