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Happy Feet

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Did you know that Ko’olauloa Health Center has a board-qualified podiatrist/foot & ankle surgeon on staff?

Yes, we do! Dr. Day runs our podiatry department which offers diagnosis and treatment of all disorders in the lower extremity. Dr. Day’s professional interests include trauma, advanced foot, and ankle reconstruction, podiatric orthopedics, sports medicine, diabetic care, and bunion correction.

Dr. Day believes in treating his patients like family, taking the time necessary to understand their needs. His patient-focused care allows him to work with his patients to achieve their specific goals while employing an evidence-based, yet individualized approach.

Born and raised on the North Shore of Oahu, Dr. Day graduated from Kahuku High School and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Biology at Brigham Young University-Hawaii. He then pursued a Medical degree at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. Following graduation, he completed a 3-year podiatric medical and surgical residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Mercy Regional Health Medical Center in Cleveland Ohio, where he trained under several leaders in the field of podiatric surgery and served as chief resident during his last year.

If you or someone you love is experiencing challenges with their lower extremities, give us a call at (808) 293-9231 or reach out via our website:

https://www.koolauloachc.org/contact

#bewell #staywell #livewell #podiatry #northshorehealthcare #kahukuhealthcare #kahukuhealth #hauulahealthcare #hauulahealth #laiehealthcare #laiehealth #koolauloahealthcare

Dementia Warning Signs

Aloha ‘Ohana,

Did you know that every 3 seconds someone in the world develops dementia? Today, more than 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia.

Here are 10 of the most common warning signs of dementia. If someone you love is experiencing any of these signs, call (808) 293-9231 to speak to one of our providers or visit www.koolauloachc.org to learn more.

#bewell #staywell #livewell #dementia #northshorehealth #kahukuhealth #hauulahealth #laiehealth #hawaiihealthcare #dementiahawaii #koolauloahealthcare

Fall Colors in Hawaii

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Fall Health Tips for the Entire Family

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Here are 8 Ways to Boost Your Wellness This Fall

There's no doubt that here in Hawaii autumn is a wonderful time of the year. But autumn can also be a challenging time for our health. The change in season can disrupt our routines and make us more susceptible to colds and flu.

That's why it's important to take some extra steps to stay healthy this autumn. Our health experts at Ko’olauloa Health Center remain dedicated to protecting your family’s health as the seasons change. Here are a few tips that everyone can follow:

1. Schedule a check-up with your family doctor.
2. Get outside and enjoy the weather.
3. Make healthy food choices.
4. Stay active.
5. Be prepared for cold and flu season.
6. Focus on your mental health.
7. Improve your health through hygiene.
8. Keep in touch with Ko’olauloa Health Center!


By following these simple tips, you can help keep your ‘ohana health all autumn long! Ko’olauloa Health Center is here to help keep your family happy and healthy through the fall season. To schedule a flu shot appointment please call (808) 293-9231 or visit www.koolauloachc.org.

#bewell #staywell #fluvaccinations #northshoreoahu #northshorehealth #kahukuhealth #kahukkuhealthcare #hauulahealth #hauulahealthcare #laiehealth #laiehealthcare #koolauloahealth #koolauloahealthcare

Eat The Rainbow

Aloha ‘Ohana!

If your plate looks like this when you’re eating, you’re doing something right!

Did you know each color of food has specific benefits? We’ve compiled a list of the different benefits tied to different colors to help you narrow your grocery list!

Red: Red foods are often rich in antioxidants that fight free radicals, support heart health, and help skin renewal.

Orange: Orange foods such as oranges and carrots are often high in vitamin C, work to boost immunity, support eye health, and can help reduce blood pressure.

Yellow: Foods like bananas, lemons, and yellow bell peppers, support digestion, boost immunity, and promote skin health.

Green: Green foods work to aid in tissue healing, detoxify the body, and support eye health.

Blue and purple: Foods like blueberries, blackberries, and eggplants boost memory, reduce inflammation, and protect against skin damage.

#bewell #staywell #livewell #eatwell #rainbow #vegetables #fruit #antioxidants #vitamins #northshoreoahu #northshorehealth #kahukuhealth #hauulahealth #laiehealth #koolauloahealth #koolauloahealthcare

Our Specialities

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Ko’olauloa Health Center is part of one of the nation’s largest health care provider networks. Every day, Ko’olauloa Health Center combines medical, dental, behavioral health care, and pharmacy services into a single Ko’olauloa Health Home.

- Medical Services
- Dental Services
- Pharmacy Services
- Behavioral Health Services


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.

#bewell #staywell #northshoreoahu #northshorehealth #kahukuhealth #hauulahealth #laiehealth #oahuhealthcare #koolauloahealth #koolauloahealthcare

New Patients Accepted

Happy Aloha Monday ‘Ohana!

We are pleased to announce that we are accepting new patients. Come visit our convenient offices in Kahuku and Hau’ula.

We have a low-cost pharmacy and offer dental services, women’s health, mental health, podiatry services, and more.

Insured and uninsured patients are welcome. Walk-ins are also accepted.

Call (808) 293-9231 to schedule an appointment for yourself or a loved one in need.

Kahuku Clinic: 56-119 Pualalea Street, Kahuku, HI. 96731
Hau’ula Clinic: 54-316 Kamehameha Hwy., Suite 6, Hau’ula, HI. 96731

www.koolauloachc.org

#bewell #staywell #livewell #northshoreoahu #northshoreoahuhealthcare #kahukuhealth #kahukuhealthcare #laiehealth #laiehealthcare #hauulahealth #hauulahealthcare #koolauloa #koolauloahealth #koolauloahealthcenter

We're Hiring!

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Ko’olauloa Health Center is seeking qualified behavioral health providers to join our team. We are currently looking for Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Psychologists, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs).

If you are licensed to practice in the State of Hawaii and are interested in becoming a new member of the Ko’olauloa Health Center family, call (808) 293-9231 or visit www.koolauloachc.org

#bewell #staywell #healthcarejobs #kahukuhealthcare #hauulahealthcare #laiehealthcare #hawaiijobs #northshorejobs #koolauloahealthcare

Tuesday Vibes

You can't live a positive life with a negative mind.

If you need help regaining some positive mental balance, call (808) 293-9231 to make an appointment with one of our behavioral health providers. Everyone is welcome. Visit www.koolauloachc.org for more information.

#livewell
#bewell
#staywell
#kahukuhealthcare
#hauulahealthcare
#NorthShoreHealthCare
#laiehealthcare

Flu Shots

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Happy Aloha Monday! We are happy to announce that flu shots are now available at Ko’olauloa Health Center’s Kahuku and Hau’ula clinics during our normal business hours.

This is a friendly reminder that it is more important than ever to stay current with your vaccinations and other routine health care needs. By getting an annual flu shot, ensuring COVID-19 boosters are up to date, and taking other proactive preventative health measures at Ko’olauloa Health Center, your family and friends can help protect themselves against seasonal flu and other illnesses and do their part to help protect the overall health of our community.

Call our friendly staff at (808) 293-9231 to schedule your appointment or visit www.koolauloachc.org

#bewell
#staywell
#fluvaccinations
#northshorehealthcare
#kahukuhealthcare
#hauulahealthcare

Join Us!

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Ko’olauloa Health Center is seeking qualified behavioral health providers to join our team. We are currently looking for Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Psychologists, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). If you are licensed to practice in the State of Hawaii and are interested in becoming a new member of the Ko’olauloa Health Center family, call (808) 293-9231 or visit: www.koolauloachc.org/careers

#bewell #staywell #healthcarejobs #kahukuhealthcare #hauulahealthcare #laiehealthcare #hawaiijobs #northshorejobs #koolauloahealthcare

Pharmacy Services

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Did you know our Kahuku pharmacy can fill prescriptions from any doctor? So convenient for Laie and Kahuku families! We can also help make medications more affordable for qualified patients.

Call (808) 293-9231 or visit www.koolauloachc.org for more information or if you would like to fill a prescription.

#bewell #staywell #livewell #northshorepharmacy #kahukupharmacy #laiepharmacy #hauulapharmacy #northshorehealthcare #kahukuhealthcare #laiehealthcare #hauulahealthcare #koolauloahealth #koolauloahealthcenter

Women's Health Services

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Did you know that at Ko’olauloa Health Center we provide comprehensive and compassionate care for women including well-woman exams, pap smears, perinatal care, contraception, STI testing, and much more?

Make an appointment with one of our Women’s Health care providers today! Call (808) 293-9231 or visit www.koolauloachc.org for more information.

#bewell #staywell #womenshealthservices #northshorehealthcare #kahukuhealthcare #hauulahealthcare #koolauloahealthcare #koolauloahc

Where Are You Living?

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Here are some words of wisdom from our friends at Mindful Brains.

“Are you living in the past, present, or future?”

How much of your time today have you spent thinking or worrying about something you said or did yesterday or any day in the past? Did you spend time feeling sad or anxious about something that happened to you recently or maybe even years ago? Or maybe it is not the past you worry about, maybe it is the future? Have you spent time wondering about something that may happen (good or bad), or spend time making plans for a future event? We all have spent a portion of our day, doing just that. And so we should, to a certain degree.

It is wonderful to spend some time reflecting on the past and the future, and it can be very important. We should learn from our past and we hopefully have wonderful memories that we would like to reminisce about. It is important that we plan our futures, have a budget, save, and schedule our time otherwise we have no direction and we may or may not meet our goals. The problem arises when we spend the majority or maybe all of our time in the past and/ or future, then we lose sight of the here and now.

So how do vou stav present?

An important component of mindfulness (being fully present) is acceptance of inner experience; in other words, the ability to accept negative emotions and thoughts without judging them. When you get stressed by difficult life events or daily pressures, you may feel anxiety and depressed mood, or have self-critical or worrying thoughts.

Observe what's happening in your mind and body like passing clouds. Do not try to analyze, suppress, judge or figure out thoughts or sensations. Let them just BE. Practice this technique every time you have a chance.

#bewell #staywell #livewell #mentalhealth #northshorehealth #kahukuhealthcare #laiehealthcare #hauulahealthcare #koolauloahealthcenter

Flu Shots

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Happy Aloha Friday! We are happy to announce that flu shots are now available at Ko’olauloa Health Center’s Kahuku and Hau’ula clinics during our normal business hours.

This is a friendly reminder that it is more important than ever to stay current with your vaccinations and other routine health care needs. By getting an annual flu shot, ensuring COVID-19 boosters are up to date, and taking other proactive preventative health measures at Ko’olauloa Health Center, your family and friends can help protect themselves against seasonal flu and other illnesses and do their part to help protect the overall health of our community.

Call our friendly staff at (808) 293-9231 to schedule your appointment or visit www.koolauloachc.org

#bewell
#staywell
#fluvaccinations
#northshorehealthcare
#kahukuhealthcare
#hauulahealthcare

1st Year 1st Tooth

Aloha ‘Ohana,

Did you know that the American Dental Association says that every child should visit a dentist by age 1?

The sooner children begin getting regular dental checkups, the healthier their mouths will stay throughout their lives. Early checkups help prevent cavities and tooth decay, which can lead to pain, trouble concentrating, and other medical issues. Youngsters with healthy teeth chew food easily, learn to speak clearly, and smile with confidence.

The American Dental Association says that every child should visit a dentist by age 1 – or as soon as the first tooth appears. This “well-baby visit” teaches parents and caregivers how to care for their children’s teeth and help them remain cavity-free.

Learn more about proper keiki dental at Ko’olauloa Health Center.

koolauloachc.org/1st-year-1st-tooth

#bewell

#staywell

#livewell

International Dog Day

Aloha ‘Ohana,

In celebration of today’s International Dog Day, here are 10 Science-Based Benefits of Having a Dog from the American Kennel Club.

Unconditional love. Devoted companionship. Constant entertainment. Most of us dog lovers know that life is better with a dog. But is that knowledge based on a feeling—or is there something else at work? There is Science.

Spending time with canine companions does wonders for your well-being. Recent research shows that owning a dog is good for you physically and emotionally. Dogs make us happier, and healthier and help us cope with a crisis—and can even help you get a date.

Read on for 10 science-backed benefits of having a dog.

1. Dogs make us feel less alone.
2. Dogs are good for your heart.
3. Dogs help you stop stressing out.
4. Dogs help us cope with crises.
5. Dogs encores you to move.
6. Dogs make you more attractive.
7. Dogs make us more social.
8. Dogs are so adorable they make us love them.
9. Dogs make us happier.
10. Dogs help seniors with cognitive function and social interaction.


Click this link to see the full article: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-science-based-benefits-dog/

#bewell
#staywell
#internationaldogday

The KU Project

Aloha 'Ohana,

Here are 5 signs you have someone KU in your life. Enjoy these wise words from the incredible group at The Ku Project.

#bewell
#staywell
#thekuproject
#liveku