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Keiki Physicals

Aloha ‘Ohana!

PSA - Special Event Announcement

Is your busy schedule Monday - Friday making it hard to schedule your Keiki’s physical?

We have good news!

On Saturday, July 29th we will be offering physicals for keiki of ALL ages.

Date: July 29, 2023
Time: 9am – 1pm
Location: Kahuku clinic
Address: 56-119 Pualalea St., Kahuku, HI 96731

Please call (808) 293-9231 to schedule an appointment or if you have any questions.

We look forward to serving you. Mahalo!

#physicals #annualphysicals #backtoschool #backtoschoolphysicals #kahukuhealth #laiehealth #hauulahealth #kaaawahealth #koolauloahealth #koolauloahealthcare #koolauloahealthcenter

Med-Quest Pink Envelope

Aloha ‘Ohana,

If you are currently enrolled in Med-Quest, you will be receiving or may have received a pink letter (Medical Eligibility Renewal Form) from the Hawaii Med-Quest Division. Med-Quest will be mailing these pink letters until April 2024.

Please drop by to talk with Harry Wa`a from our health center who can assist you with this process. If your information is not submitted by the deadline stated in your letter, you may lose coverage. We want to ensure that you maintain your health through us.

Call (808) 293-9231 or visit www.koolauloachc.org for more information or to reach Harry.

Mahalo!

#med-quest #medquest #questhawaii #hawaiidoh #kahukuhealthcare #laiehealthcare #hauulahealthcare #kaaawahealthcare #koolauloahealthcenter #koolauloahealth

Welcome Cecilia Serrato DMD!

Aloha ‘Ohana!

We would like to welcome Cecilia Serrato, DMD to our Ko’olauloa Health Center family.

Cecilia grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah where she completed a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies, with a minor in Pediatric Clinical Research, both from the University of Utah.

She then attended dental school at Roseman University of Health Science where her passion grew deeper for the blend of art and science found in dentistry. During her training at Roseman University of Health Sciences, she trained as a general dentist in diagnostic, preventive, and operative dentistry, as well as pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery.



Cecilia’s inspiration to become a dentist came after she had her mouth rehabbed as a young adult. The lack of access to dental care in her childhood led to the need for significant dental work. The rehabilitation of Cecilia’s mouth had an incredibly positive effect on her life, and from that moment on she wanted to be able to make the same difference for others.



Cecilia’s goal is to provide high-quality, compassionate, and caring dental treatment, based on a patient-centered care approach that will empower patients to maintain good oral health. “I have trained to provide a comprehensive range of dental services and look forward to providing complete care for pediatric and adult patients and preventing unnecessary dental pain”. 



Besides Cecilia’s passion for dentistry, she is passionate about spending time with her family and two dogs, Aurora and Mila. Cecilia also enjoys hikes, gardening, and trying new foods. “I am beyond excited to be in Hawaii and look forward to learning and trying new things”.

Welcome to the KHC family Cecilia!

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Things to Remember

Aloha ’Ohana!

Here are 10 Things That Require Zero Talent to remember as we get ready for the new week.

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10 Things That Require Zero Talent
Being on Time
Work Ethic
Effort
Energy
Body Language
Passion
Doing Extra
Being Prepared
Being Coachable
Attitude

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#bewell #staywell #livewell #kahukuhealth #laiehealth #hauulahealth #kaaawahealth #koolauloahealth #koolauloahealthcenter

Aloha Spirit July 2023

Aloha Spirit ~ July 2023

Our staff at Ko’olauloa believes that Aloha Spirit is the coordination of the minds and hearts within each of us. It brings each person to the self. It allows each person to think and emote good feelings toward others.

In the contemplation and presence of the life force, "Aloha", the following unuhi laulā loa may be thought of in this way:

"Akahai", meaning kindness to be expressed with tenderness;

"Lōkahi", means unity, to be expressed with harmony;

"ʻOluʻolu" means agreeable, to be expressed with pleasantness;

"Haʻahaʻa", means humility, to be expressed with modesty;

"Ahonui", meaning patience, is to be expressed with perseverance.

All of us at KHC believe these are traits of character that express the charm, warmth, and sincerity of our community. We all look forward to serving you. Visit us at www.koolauloachc.org or call (808) 293-9231 to learn more about our services.

#bewell #staywell #livewell #alohaspirit #kahukuhealthcare #laiehealthcare #hauulahealthcare #kaaawahealthcare #koolauloahealthcenter

Mahalo Naty!

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Ko’olauloa Health Center is announcing the retirement of Nativad “Naty” Camit Hopewell, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and provider of this community.

Originally born in the Philippines and raised in Kahuku, Oahu, Naty has been serving the Ko’olauloa community since 2002. She began her career at Ko’olauloa Health Center in November 2004 as an advocate for the initial funding to start the health center itself. Her husband, Mike Hopewell, and herself volunteered as the CFO and an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to help get the health center off its feet. In addition to being a medical provider at Ko’olauloa Health Center, Naty also held other positions including, but not limited to, Outreach Supervisor, Quality Improvement Officer, and Medical Director. She could do anything from helping you find the help that you needed to providing and getting the care that her patients deserved. Naty was very passionate and cared for the well-being of her patients whether they were her own patients or someone that just walked in and needed care.

When she’s not serving her community as a medical provider, Naty likes to tend to her garden, is a member of her church choir, and a ukulele student. She also belongs to the Bromeliad Society, is a trained artist, and is an author of multiple health-related articles.

She will be truly missed here at Ko’olauloa Health Center. We wish her the best in retirement and hope that she continues to travel and see the world as the avid, worldly traveler that she is.
P.S. Don’t worry, we still have other providers to see you!

#mahalo! #thankyou! #koolauloahealthcenter #koolauloahealth

KHC Women's Health

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

Our Kūpuna

Aloha ‘Ohana,

Are you over 65?

Ko'olauloa Health Center offers FREE Welcome to Medicare and Annual Wellness Visits
(AW) for preventive care such as depression, cognitive impairment, and assessing fall risk. Your first AW can be scheduled within the first 12 months of signing up for Medicare. After that, you're entitled to an AWV in addition to your regular annual physical exams every year.

Let KHC provide your Kūpuna with a personalized plan to stay healthy and well by calling (808) 293-9231 or visiting www.koolauloachc.org to schedule a free Medicare preventive care visit.

Mahalo!

#medicare #annualwellnessvisit #kahukuhealthcare #laiehealthcare #hauulahealthcare #kaaawahealthcare #koolauloahealthcare #koolauloahealthcenter

Words Matter

Aloha ‘Ohana - we hope everyone is safe on this beautiful Sunday. While we were getting ready for the week and the new year, we were thinking of our community’s keiki and how we can continue to be a positive influence.

Going back to basics - Words Matter…

Certainly, words can become meaningless when they aren’t followed with action, but nonetheless, words have great power. You can choose to add more positive ones to your days.

What phrases do you say each day to your children?
Which ones do you want them to remember?
What do you say that will stay with your children for the rest of their lives?

Coming up with a few encouraging words for kids or positive phrases to say may tip the scales toward the kindness you want your keiki to imitate.

Here is an abbreviated list of things to say to your children that may inspire you*

- You are loved
- You make me smile
- I think about you when we’re apart
- My world is better with you in it
- I will do my best to keep you safe
- Sometimes I will say no
- I have faith in you
- I know you can handle it
- You are creative
- Trust your instincts
- Your ideas are worthwhile
- You are capable
- You are deserving
- You are strong

The complete list will appear in the News section of our new website which will be launching very soon!

Artwork: Alissa Marquess. Our staff is a big fan of Alissa Marquess’ work. You can see more at creativewithkids.com.

#bewell #staywell #livewell #mentalhealth #childcare #kahukuhealthcare #laiehealthcare #hauulahealthcare #koolauloahealth #wordsmatter

Keiki Physicals

Aloha ‘Ohana!

PSA - Special Event Announcement

Is your busy schedule Monday - Friday making it hard to schedule your Keiki’s physical?

We have good news!

On Saturday, July 29th we will be offering physicals for keiki of ALL ages.

Date: July 29, 2023
Time: 9am – 1pm
Location: Kahuku clinic
Address: 56-119 Pualalea St., Kahuku, HI 96731

Please call (808) 293-9231 to schedule an appointment or if you have any questions.

We look forward to serving you. Mahalo!

#physicals #annualphysicals #backtoschool #backtoschoolphysicals #kahukuhealth #laiehealth #hauulahealth #kaaawahealth #koolauloahealth #koolauloahealthcare #koolauloahealthcenter

Med-Quest - Medical Eligibility Renewal Form

Aloha ‘Ohana,

If you are currently enrolled in Med-Quest, you will be receiving or may have received a pink letter (Medical Eligibility Renewal Form) from the Hawaii Med-Quest Division. Med-Quest will be mailing these pink letters until April 2024.   

Please drop by to talk with Harry Wa`a from our health center who can assist you with this process. If your information is not submitted by the deadline stated in your letter, you may lose coverage. We want to ensure that you maintain your health through us.

Call (808) 293-9231 or visit www.koolauloachc.org for more information or to reach Harry.

Mahalo!

#med-quest #medquest #questhawaii #hawaiidoh #kahukuhealthcare #laiehealthcare #hauulahealthcare #kaaawahealthcare #koolauloahealthcenter #koolauloahealth

KHC Podiatry!

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

International Surfing Day

Aloha ‘Ohana!

In celebration of International Surfing Day - we wanted to let you know that all Surfers Feel at Home at Ko`olauloa Health Center!

Getting healthcare from someone who understands the needs and concerns of watermen and women is easy at KHC!

At the Kahuku Clinic, our surfing trio of doctors, Primary Care Physicians Dr. Adrian Worthen and Dr. Vincent Giani and Podiatrist Dr. Darren Day can relate! All three love being in the water and know how to take care of active people. Don’t wait until you are sick or injured. All three providers are taking new patients and are ready to establish a medical home for you.

Make wellness part of your New Year resolution and call to schedule an initial visit today! koolauloahc.org (808) 293-9231 We accept everyone regardless of ability to pay.

Kahuku Clinic
56-119 Pualalea St. Kahuku, HI 96731

Monday-Friday:
8:30am-6:00pm

Saturday:
8:30am-1:00pm

Hau‘ula Clinic
54-316 Kamehameha Hwy Ste 6 Hau‘ula, HI 96717

Monday-Thursday:
8:30am-6:00pm

Friday-Sunday:
Closed

#bewell #staywell #livewell #surfwell #surfingdoctors #northshorehealth #kahukuhealth #laiehealth #hauulahealth #kaaawahealth #koolauloahealthcare