Aloha 'Ohana! From all of us to all of you, we wish you and your loved ones a very merry holiday weekend.
loha ‘Ohana!
Ko’olauloa Health Center’s dental department offers dental services for keiki to kupuna. Our dental services include:
- Exams
- Cleanings
- Sealants
- Fillings
- Gum Care
- Extractions
- Root Canals
- Dentures
- X-Rays
Schedule your appointment by calling (808) 293-9231 today. Dr. Serrato and her staff are looking forward to serving you!
KHC Dental Clinic
56-119 Pualalea Street, Kahuku, HI. 96731
Hope to see you soon!
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Aloha ‘Ohana!
Did you know that Ko’olauloa Health Center is part of one of the nation's largest healthcare provider networks? It's true! Every day, Ko'olauloa Health Center’s outstanding staff provides medical, dental, behavioral health care, and pharmacy services to our community.
If you are in need of any or all of these services, feel free to contact us at (808) 293-9231 or visit www.koolauloachc.org to schedule an appointment.
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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!
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Aloha ‘Ohana!
Reposting this from a few weeks ago so that yesterday's post made sense.
Did you know reading to children supports health and wellness?
Even though babies can’t understand everything you’re saying let alone read words, reading aloud is key to brain development needed for math, reading, and even emotional control. Because it’s social time, it’s a time for you to get closer to your baby.
Try to read out loud to your baby every day; before naps and bedtime are ideal. Have them snuggle in your lap when you’re reading to them. Read with enthusiasm. Vary the tone of your voice. You’re not limited to the words on the page. Ask questions. What’s going to happen next? Etc.
At Ko’olauloa Health Center we believe reading is so vital for wellness, that we have a program called Reach Out and Read. Each time your child comes for their visit between the ages of 6 months and 6 years, will receive a new book to add to their personal library. Speaking of libraries. If you don’t have a public library card, go get one! Picking out books with your child will build a lifetime of love for reading.
Concerned about your child’s reading or speaking? Let your primary care provider know. We can usually tell you if they’re on track or not, and if we have any doubts, we can refer your child to the right specialist to figure out the issue and get the needed treatment.
Keiki and adults alike need to stay on schedule for regular wellness visits. Call us today for an appointment. We are always accepting new patients regardless of insurance or ability to pay.
Visit www.koolauloachc.org or call (808) 293-9231 for more information.
#bewell #staywell #livewell# kahukuhealthcare #laiehealthcare #hauulahealthcare #kaaawahealthcare #readtoyourbaby #babyreading #koolauloahealthcare
Aloha ‘Ohana - we hope everyone is doing great on this beautiful Monday. 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 towards 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.
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Aloha ‘Ohana!
Here are a few healthy habit replacement tips to focus on this week:
Replace Habits
Netflix Marathons -> Sleep
Fast Food -> Home-Made Food
Toxic Friends -> Mentors
TV -> Exercise
Complaining -> Gratitude
Overthinking -> Action
Blame -> Responsibility
#koolauloahealthenter #koolauloahealth#bewell #staywell #livewell
Aloha 'Ohana! Here are a few important things to remember this holiday season. Have a beautiful weekend.
KHC Staff :)
Aloha ‘Ohana,
Did you know that over 1,000 women in Hawaii are diagnosed with breast cancer annually? It is the second most deadly cancer for women after lung cancer. Death rates are highest for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders. Early detection and treatment are key.
Know the warning signs:
- New lump in your breast or armpit
- Any swelling or thickening of your breast
- Irritation or dimpling of breast skin
- Redness or flaky skin on your breast
- Pain or pulling in of your nipple
- Nipple discharge (other than milk!)
- Change in size or shape of your breast
- Pain in any part of your breast
Self-checks and getting to a doctor right away can save your life.
Call us at 293-9231 for an appointment.
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Aloha 'Ohana! More big winter swells are on their way!
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 personal health plan and call to schedule an initial visit today! koolauloahc.org (808) 293-9231 We accept everyone regardless of ability to pay.
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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
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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
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!
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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.
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Aloha ‘Ohana!
Did you know that Ko’olauloa Health Center is part of one of the nation’s largest healthcare 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
- Community Relations
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.
www.koolauloaealthchc.org
We hope to serve you soon! Mahalo!
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Aloha 'Ohana!
Did you know that Ko'olauloa Health Center's Pharmacy accepts Kaiser insurance? Yes, you read that right!
If you have Kaiser insurance and want a convenient Ko'olauloa pharmacy to pick up medications, look no further than our Ko'olauloa Health Center Pharmacy - located at our Kahuku clinic at 56-119 Pualalea Street.
Step 1. Ask your provider to send your prescription to the Ko'olauloa Health Center pharmacy.
Step 2. Give us a call at (808) 293-9514. That way we can give you updates about your prescription.
It's that simple. We look forward to serving our Kaiser community members.
We look forward to serving you soon!
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Happy Aloha Friday 'Ohana! Have a safe, healthy, and fun-filled holiday weekend!
#bewell #staywell #livewell #northshorehealth #kahukuhealth #hauulahealth #laiehealth #koolauloahealthcenter
Aloha ‘Ohana!
PSA: Ko’olauloa Health Center is giving away FREE COVID home tests (max 2 boxes per person) and masks (max 5 per person)!
Ask one of our Patient Service Representatives, Medical Assistants, or Pharmacy Techs if you are interested in receiving some FREE COVID home tests and masks. Call (808) 293-9231 or visit www.koolauloachc.org for more information.
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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
Aloha ‘Ohana!
Are you and your family up-to-date with your vaccinations and boosters?
“Vaccines continue to offer our best protection against both flu and COVID-19 and now keiki as young as six months old can benefit from that same protection. Parents with questions about vaccines are encouraged to ask their healthcare providers for guidance,” said Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char, FACEP.
Please call our friendly staff at (808) 293-9231 to schedule your appointment or visit www.koolauloachc.org.
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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
Call (808) 293-9231 or visit www.koolauloachc.org to make an appointment.
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