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Eating Healthy
Eating Healthy

Aloha ‘Ohana,

Eating healthy doesn’t mean giving up your favorite foods forever. Healthy eating is all about moderation. If you make the changes gradually, you’re more likely to stick to them. Here are some small changes to make the healthy choice, the easy choice:

  • Eat a small snack of raw, non-starchy vegetables like carrots, celery, broccoli, or peppers before going out to a restaurant or party. You will feel less hungry and be less likely to overindulge.

  • Use smaller plates and bowls at mealtimes. Although your portion size will be smaller, your plate will look full while you still enjoy your favorite foods.

Remember, eating nutritious foods can improve not only your overall health but also reduce your risk for many chronic diseases. 

Mahalo and have a great Aloha Thursday!


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Community Outreach, DietitianEric RhodesNutrition, Healthy Habits, Health Tips, PSA - Local
April Intentions
April Intentions

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Here are some April intentions for the month ahead. Let’s focus on self-care and scheduling time for ourselves, enjoying the warmer weather and spending time outdoors, letting go of heavy things, and inviting new beginnings. Our entire staff wishes you all a positive month ahead.

Cheers!

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Community OutreachEric RhodesHealthy Habits, Mental Health
National Donate Life Month
National Donate Life Month

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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Community Outreach, Public RelationsEric RhodesPSA - National
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.

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Community Outreach, Family MedicineEric RhodesCovid-19, Vaccination Boosters, PSA - Local
Pharmacy
Pharmacy

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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Pharmacy, Public Relations, Community OutreachEric RhodesPSA - Local
Rights vs Privilages
Rights vs Privilages

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.

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Community Outreach, Public RelationsEric RhodesPSA - Local