Happy Aloha Friday 'Ohana!
Hope everyone has a safe and healthy weekend. Keep surfing and enjoy the ride!
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Aloha ‘Ohana,
Here are a few great health tips on why we should walk everyday:
Aids digestion
Reduces stress
Boosts mental health
Improves bone health
Helps you sleep better
Have fun out there!
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Aloha ‘Ohana,
Did you know that April is National Donate Life Month? This month the Health Resources & Services Administration and all of us at Ko’olauloa Health Center are celebrating how sweet life is when someone who needs an organ transplant finds a match.
Please join us as we celebrate and honor the generosity of organ, eye, and tissue donors, donor families, as well as the lives saved through donation.
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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.
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Aloha ‘Ohana,
Did you know that we have a wonderful staff in our pharmacy department to help you?
The Ko’olauloa Health Center’s pharmacy department, located at our Kahuku facility, provides complete pharmaceutical and prescription services to anyone in need of them. Additional services at our pharmacy include health education, medication management, sliding discounts, limited medication delivery, and more.
To send in a prescription, or refill an existing one, call (808) 293-9514
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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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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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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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