🌺 1-2-3, Count on KHC! 🌺

✨ 1 - We're proud to be part of a nationwide healthcare network serving 1 in every 10 Americans.

🏥 2 - KHC is here to support and provide care for Oahu's #1 most medically underserved region - the North Shore.

❤️ 3 - From our Hauʻula and Kahuku locations, we offer medical care, mental health services, pharmacy, dental, and podiatry - ALL available regardless of your ability to pay!

Your health matters. Your ʻohana matters. Let us take care of both! 💙

📞 Call 293-9231 for appointments or urgent care

#KoolauloaHealth #NorthShoreOahu #FQHC #CommunityHealth #Hauula #Kahuku #HealthcareForAll #Ohana #Hawaii

Aloha ‘Ohana,

Are you or is someone you love 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

Aloha 'Ohana! 🌺

We close the week with gratitude for all who contribute to our health center's mission and a vision for the future. Together, we aim to serve 1 in 3 Americans, ensuring health for all—including you and your families in our amazing community!

#NationalHealthCenterWeek #NHCW #KoolauloaHealthCenter #Gratitude #Mahalo

Aloha ‘Ohana,

Health centers like KHC serve patients of all race and ethnicities, in rural, urban, suburban, and mountain communities. This includes maternal and child health, adults, elders/ older adults, veterans, agricultural workers, and those experiencing homelessness, to name a few.

Today we celebrate all national health centers’ commitment to understanding the unique needs of their patients and communities, and providing quality, accessible care. Imua!

#nationalhealthcenterweek #nhcw #populationfocus #koolauloahealthcenter #outreach

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Just in case you missed getting your back to school physical…Lets help keep your keiki healthy! Incoming public school 7th graders are required to have a physical before school starts. These visits are covered by most insurance.

No insurance? No problem. Call us at 293-9231 for an appointment.

#backtoschool #keepkeikihealthy #koolauloahealthcenter

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Did you know that care health centers like KHC play a critical role in addressing acute and chronic conditions through prevention, early detection, and treatment? Today’s National Health Center Week’s focus is on community health conditions. Today we’re highlighting grassroots community health efforts like vaccinations, cancer screenings, heart health, diabetes care, managing chronic infectious diseases, and other outreach health programs. KHC is here to help you.

Stay Well & Be Well!

#nationalhealthcenterweek #nhcw #communityhealth #koolauloahealthcenter

Aloha ‘Ohana,

It’s Wednesday, 8/5 – Patient Appreciation Day!

For the first time in history, Community Health Centers like Ko’olauloa Health Center served more than 30 million patients in 2021. A legacy of more than 60 years in the making, the Community Health Center movement began as a journey of building power among people within their unique communities. Today, Community Health Centers represent the largest network of primary care providers in America. Community Health Centers serve 1 in 11 people in the U.S. including:

1 in 9 children and adolescents
1 in 7 racial and ethnic minorities
1 in 6 Medicaid beneficiaries
1 in 5 uninsured persons
1 in 3 people in poverty

Today we celebrate the patients and community board members who keep Community Health Centers accountable for meeting the needs of local communities. We are deeply appreciative of all your trust and support. Mahalo!

#NHCW #nationalhealthcenterweek #koolauloahealthcenter #koolauloahealthcare #northshorehealthcare #kahukuhealthcare #laiehealthcare #hauulahealthcare #kaaawahealthcare

Aloha ‘Ohana!

This week is National Health Center Week (NHCW). NHCW is an annual event that celebrates and recognizes the vital work of Community Health Centers like Ko’olaulua Health Center do across the nation.

This year's NHCW theme is "America's Health Centers: Celebrating Past, Present, and Future", highlighting the 60-year legacy of providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible care to communities in need. We look forward to sharing with you the various focus days, each emphasizing a unique aspect of the role health centers play in our community and to you.

Mahalo!

#nationalhealthcenterweek #nhcw #koolauloahealthcenter

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Get Ready For School With Keiki Physical Exams - Even if it Last Minute!

Even if your child is not sick, regular visits to the doctor provide important information. These visits are covered by most insurances with no out-of-pocket cost and help your child grow up healthy.

For keiki entering 7th grade at Hawai’i DOE schools, a physical exam is required prior to starting school. Reach out to us at (808) 293-9231 or visit koolauloachc.org for more information. We’re there for you.

#backtoschool #backtoschoolphysicals #backtoschoolexams #koolauloahealthcenter

Aloha ‘Ohana!

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.

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 #northshorehealth #kahukuhealth #laiehealth #hauulahealth #kaaawahealth #koolauloahealthcare

Aloha ‘Ohana,

Did you know that rates of asthma among Ko’olauloa’s keiki are 50% higher than the state average?

Asthma Awareness is critical, so let’s keep in mind that asthma sufferers are especially sensitive to changes in air quality and climate.

KHC can help you regain control of your asthma. If you or a family member is suffering from asthma (or any other health concern), call us at 293-9231. We are always accepting new patients regardless of insurance or ability to pay.

Mahalo!

#asthmaawareness #letsbreatheasy#koolauloahealth #koolauloahealthcenter

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Here are a few wellness tips from our team that will boost your brain health during this (sometimes) stressful time.

Hope everyone has a happy and healthy week!

#bewell #staywell #brainhealth

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Lets help keep your keiki healthy! Incoming public school 7th graders are required to have a physical before school starts. These visits are covered by most insurance.

No insurance? No problem. Call us at 293-9231 for an appointment.

#backtoschool #keepkeikihealthy #koolauloahealthcenter

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Get Ready For School With Keiki Physical Exams!

Even if your child is not sick, regular visits to the doctor provide important information.  These visits are covered by most insurances with no out-of-pocket cost and help your child grow up healthy. 

For keiki entering 7th grade at Hawai’i DOE schools, a physical exam is required prior to starting school. Reach out to us at (808) 293-9231 or visit koolauloachc.org for more information. We’re there for you.

#backtoschool #backtoschoolphysicals #backtoschoolexams #koolauloahealthcenter

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

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

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Did you know that vaccines protect you against more than 20 diseases? Yes, they do! Here they are:

- Cervical Cancer
- Cholera
- COVID-19
- Diphtheria
- Ebola
- Hepatitis B
- Influenza
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Measles
- Meningitis
- Mumps
- Pertussis
- Pneumonia
- Polio
- Rabies
- Rotavirus
- Rubella
- Tetanus
- Typhoid
- Varicella
- Yellow Fever

Talk to your healthcare provider to ensure your vaccinations are up-to-date for you and your family. Call (808) 293-9231 to get your flu vaccination or visit www.koolauloachc.org for more information. We would be very happy to help you. Mahalo!

#bewell #staywell #stopthespread #vaccineswork #kahukuhealthcare #laiehealthcare #hauulahealthcare #kaaawahealthcare #koolauloahealthcenter

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Your amazing brain is the command center for your whole body — and all of us here at KHC want to help you keep it happy and healthy! From preventing strokes to supporting families dealing with dementia, we're your neighborhood brain health champions.

Let's celebrate all the incredible ways your brain keeps you thriving! 🌟

#WorldBrainDay #BrainHealth #FQHCs #StrokeAwareness #Epilepsy #TBI #ConcussionPrevention #koolauloahealthcenter

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

Aloha ‘Ohana,

Here is an important announcement from our friends at the DOH: After a period of relative stability, COVID-19 activity again is on the rise in Hawaiʻi, according to the latest data from @hawaiidoh.

The data show activity at a medium activity level, meaning the virus is circulating at higher levels than would be expected based on historic trends.

For more information (link in bio):
https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/covid-19-increase-a-reminder-to-stay-vigilant/

If you have any questions about your vaccination status or other health concerns, please give us a call at (808) 293-9231.

#bevigilant #covid #koolauloahealthcenter #doh

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Let’s help keep your keiki healthy! Incoming public school 7th graders are required to have a physical before school starts. These visits are covered by most insurance.

No insurance? No problem. Call us at 293-9231 for an appointment.

#backtoschool #keepkeikihealthy #koolauloahealthcenter