Let the beauty of what you love be what you do. Have a beautiful Valentine's Day 2022 and remember that love surrounds us.
#bewell
#StayWell
#lovewell
Aloha ‘Ohana,
Happy Hump Day. Here is a quick and friendly reminder that our Vax Clinic Hours are
Ko’olauloa Community Health Center
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Hau’ula Community Association
Wednesday 02/23/2022 2pm - 5pm
Just bring your ID and insurance card. We have interpreters on site and all walk-ins are welcome. Let’s go North Shore and get vaccinated.
#bewell
#staywell
#letsgo!
Aloha 'Ohana,
It's Manao Monday here at Ko'olauloa Health Center and we wanted to share this insightful post from Adam Keawe. If you or someone you love is feeling anxious or depressed, you are just a phone call away from our friendly Behavioral Health Services staff. Call (808) 293-9231 at any time.
#bewell
#staywell
#livewell
Aloha ‘Ohana - as we start celebrating Black History Month here is a quick question for all of you:
Did you know why did Martin Luther King Jr. wear a Hawaiian lei during the Selma to Montgomery marches?
Answer: Dr. King saw Hawaii as a “noble example” of racial harmony.
During the third and final Selma to Montgomery march that began on March 21, 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights protesters were seen leading the crowd of thousands wearing a Hawaiian lei as a symbol of affection, and more generally as a gesture of love. The garlands were organized to be sent to Dr. King as a symbolic action of support and solidarity by Reverend Abraham Akaka, clergyman, and Kahu of Kawaiahaʻo Church.
In honor of Dr. King and in celebration of Black History Month let’s all stand together to support one another.
Aloha ‘Ohana - Happy Lunar New Year from all of us at Ko’olauloa Health Center!
This Lunar New Year, we wish you luck and prosperity in the year ahead. Celebrate with family, friends, food, or simply wish others happiness. 2022 is the Year of the Tiger - together let's make this year about courage, strength, health, and generosity.
Happy Monday ‘Ohana!
We love this graphic! Its meaning sits very close to one of our core principles here at Ko’olauloa Health Center - compassion.
Many of us stop at Empathy when we try to support others through difficulties.
While Empathy allows us to authentically feel with the sufferer, it can sometimes reduce our ability to help, as we become immersed in their emotions.
To be an effective supporter, it's sometimes better to take a step back from the debilitating emotions and transition into Compassion, where we can take effective actions to help.
Have a beautiful week!
Aloha ‘Ohana - while sometimes life can get challenging, please remember that together we _are_ making a difference.
All of us at Ko’olauloa Health Center want to express our heartfelt concern for everyone who continues to be impacted by the challenges we have been facing as a family and community. This pandemic has shown us how quickly our lives can change and how fragile our health can be and reminds us how important our friends, family, and the Ko’olauloa community is to all of us.
Each day, we are overwhelmed by the support you give to our staff and our health programs. Let's continue to work together and make a difference.
#bewell
#staywell
#makeadifference
Aloha ‘Ohana,
As Maya Angelou said, “How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!”
Today we would like to celebrate and say thank you to all the essential workers - heath care professionals, grocery clerks, bus drivers, mail carriers, police officers, firefighters, delivery drivers, bank cashiers, farmers, sanitation workers, and others - who put their lives on the line for us.
You are our heroes and she-roes!
We see you and support you…
#bewell
#staywell
#grateful
Aloha ‘Ohana, Here are three reasons why we wear our masks in public.
Humility: we don’t know if we have COVID-19 as it is clear that people can spread the disease before they have symptoms.
Kindness: We don’t know if the person we are near has a child battling cancer, or cares for their elderly mother. While we might be fine, they are not. 3
Community: We want our community to thrive, businesses to stay open, employees to stay healthy. Keeping a lid on COVID-19 helps us all.
Have a beautiful weekend!
#bewell
#staywell
Happy Aloha Friday everyone! Have a great day and a fun weekend!
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#staywell
Aloha ‘Ohana! You can now order free COVID-19 tests right to your home. Head to COVIDtests.gov to get yours today. Call (808) 293-9231 if you have any questions about this program, we are all very happy to help you.
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#staywell
#wecandothis
Aloha ‘Ohana!
Here is some good news - starting today, every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
Order your tests now so you have them when you need them by visiting www.covidtests.gov.
If you have any questions about this program or would like to get a test, vaccination, or booster at our health center, please call our friendly staff at (808) 293-9231.
#bewell
#staywell
#covidtests
Aloha ‘Ohana,
Here is an important message from our registered dietitian.
Did you know that food affects your mood?
The connection between diet and emotions stems from the close relationship between your brain and your gastrointestinal tract, often called the “second brain.” Here’s how it works: Your GI tract is home to billions of bacteria that influence the production of neurotransmitters, chemical substances that constantly carry messages from the gut to the brain. (Dopamine and serotonin are two common examples.)
Eating healthy food promotes the growth of “good” bacteria, which in turn positively affects neurotransmitter production. A steady diet of junk food, on the other hand, can cause inflammation that hampers production. When neurotransmitter production is in good shape, your brain receives these positive messages loud and clear, and your emotions reflect it. But when production goes awry, so might your mood.
If you want to learn more, call (808) 293-9231 to set up an appointment with our registered dietitian. As always, our entire staff looks forward to your call.
#bewell
#staywell
#eatwell
In celebration of Martin Luther King Day, we remember this powerful quote:
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of convenience and comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
From his 1963 book, Strength to Love.
#bewell
#staywell
Aloha ‘Ohana,
Here is a great message from our friends at the Hawaii State Department of Health.
Those of you who may have contracted COVID-19 may not experience symptoms. However, you can still spread the virus to those you love around you. If you have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19, quarantine to protect your loved ones and those at high risk.
If you haven’t gotten your vaccine, to get your booster, or to get tested, please make your vaccination appointment with our team by calling (808) 293-9231.
#bewell
#staywell
#stopthespread
Aloha 'Ohana,
#COVID boosters are now available for everyone 12+. Get your booster:
- 5 months after your 2nd dose of Pfizer or Moderna; or
- 2 months after your single dose of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen.
Call (808) 293-9231 to schedule your appointment with our friendly staff.
Aloha ‘Ohana,
Here is an important health tip from our staff. As you know we live in an era of constant phone checking. Scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, playing with filters on Snapchat, and checking Twitter are things some people do for hours on end.
According to data recently released by the analytics firm Flurry, the average American spends up to 5 hours a day on their phone. That’s 35 hours a week and 140 hours a month that we are wasting on our phones!
The truth is, cell phones run people’s lives. We need to look up from our phones and take in the world around us. There’s so much to do and see instead of staring at your cell phone.
Here are a few things you can do instead of scrolling:
Take a walk
Take a yoga class
Visit a farmer’s market
Go for a bike ride
Go to the gym
Make a bucket list
Take a nap
Meditate
Play with your dog
Write in a journal
Listen to music
Hang out with friends/family
Get your COVID booster
#bewell
#staywell
#scrollsmart
What are your dreams for 2022?
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#staywell
#dreams
Aloha Spirit on 2022’s first Aloha Friday…
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 to 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", meaning unity, to be expressed with harmony;
"ʻOluʻolu" meaning agreeable, to be expressed with pleasantness;
"Haʻahaʻa", meaning 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. Have a beautiful and healthy weekend everyone!
#bewell
#staywell
#alohaspirit