KHC Kupuna
KHC Kupuna

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

Community Outreach, Family MedicineEric RhodesKupuna, Our Kupuna
Women's Health
Women's Health

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.

#northshorehealth #kahukuhealthcare #laiehealthcare #hauulahealthcare #kaaawahealthcare #breastcancer #koolauloahealthcare #koolauloahealthcenter

Community Outreach, Family MedicineEric RhodesWomen's Health Services, Women's Health
Talk with Your Kids
Talk with Your Kids

Aloha ‘Ohana

Here is a great post from our friends at @essnaccesshlth.

Better information and unrestricted services help adolescents make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health and well-being. Parents and caregivers can help young people navigate the healthcare system when they transition from pediatric to adult health.

Learn more on how to start the conversation with your kids at TalkWithYourKids.org.

#NationalAdolescentHealthMonth #essnaccesshlth #koolauloahealthcenter #koolauloahealthcare #koolauloahealth #talkwithyourkids

Community OutreachEric RhodesTalk w/Your Kids, Healthy Children, Healthy Keiki
Reach Out & Read
Reach Out & Read

Aloha ‘Ohana!

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

Community Outreach, Family MedicineEric RhodesReach Out & Read, Keiki Reading, Child Reading
Asthma Awareness Month
Asthma Awareness Month

Aloha ‘Ohana,

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

May is Asthma Awareness Month, 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 #asthmaawarenessmonth #letsbreatheasy #koolauloahealth #koolauloahealthcenter

Community Outreach, Family MedicineEric RhodesAsthma, Asthma Awareness, Asthma Awareness Month
Affordable Rx
Affordable Rx

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Did you know anyone can get prescriptions filled at KHC’s Kahuku pharmacy?

We might be able to save you money, too! KHC patients can be eligible for discounts and we have sliding scale pricing for the uninsured.

Our friendly pharmacist offers free medication reconciliation — discussing each individual medication, what it is used for (indication), instructions for administration, how it works within the body, anticipated side effects and most importantly, possible interactions with other medications you might already be taking.

We also have complimentary pill boxes and cutters, if you need them.

Give us a call at 293-9231 if you have any questions or would like to setup an appointment. You can also learn more at: www.koolauloachc.org.

#pharmacy #northshorepharmacy #kahukupharmacy #laiepharmacy #hauulapharmacy #kaaawapharmacy #koolauloahealthcenter #koolauloahealth

Community Outreach, PharmacyEric RhodesKHC Pharmacy, Our Pharmacy
Harry Waʻa - KHC Outreach & Eligibility Coordinator
Harry Waʻa - KHC Outreach & Eligibility Coordinator

Aloha ‘Ohana,

If you or a loved one needs help gaining access to Medicare, Medicare, SNA_ benefits, or WIC (Women Infant Children) services. Of if you or a loved one would like to get connect to Housing Resources, Rental and Utility Assistance, Cell Phone Resources, or Transportation Assistance, give our beloved Harry Waʻa a call at:

Harry Waʻa
Koʻolauloa Health Center - Outreach & Eligibility Coordinator
Direct: (808) 792-38432
KHC Clinic: (808) 293-9231

Harry would love to hear from you.

Mahalo!

#koolauloahealth #koolauloahealthcenter #koolauloahealthcare #communityoutreach #socialservices #medicate #medicare #snap #ebt #wicservices #housingresources #rentalassistance #cellphoneresources #transportationassistance #bewell #staywell #livewell

Community OutreachEric RhodesOutreach, Eligibility Coordination, Social Services, Community Health
Mahalo!
Mahalo!

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Huge thank you to everyone who visited our booth at the Kahuku High School Health Learning Center’s 2024 Health Fair! Our team enjoyed meeting everyone who dropped by.
Hope to see all of you again soon.

#kahukuhighschool #kahukuhealthlearningcenter #kahukuhealth#laiehealth #hauulahealth #kaaawahealth #northshorehealth #koolauloahealthcenter #koolauloahealth

Community Outreach, Family Medicine, Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, PharmacyEric RhodesKahuku Health Fair
National Nurses Week
National Nurses Week

Aloha ‘Ohana!

This week is National Nurses Week (May 6 – May 12), and to honor these remarkably dedicated health professionals I’d like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to them for the difference they make in all of our lives.

Nurses do so much more than tend to our physical needs. They care for our emotional ones as well by treating the whole person with compassion and a good ear. They not only see the patient's physical wounds, but they also see a human being with deeper needs.

In the world of today’s health care, that is no ordinary feat!

So the next time you’re at our Kahuku clinic reach out and say mahalo - it will mean a lot!

#nationalnursesweek #nurses #koolauloahealth #koolauloahealthcare #koolauloahealthcenter

Community Outreach, Family MedicineEric RhodesNational Nurses Week
Essential Access Health
Essential Access Health

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Mahalo @essnaccesshlth for the kind words! We see you!

Essential Access Health’s wonderful post:

“We share Ko'olauloa's belief that health care is a right, not a privilege. We were inspired to hear how #TitleX funding supports their capacity to ensure that patients living in this rural region receive the contraceptive method that is right for them, supporting their individual and ohana health, and the piece of mind that access to essential health care brings. Mahalo to the amazing team at Ko'olauloa, you are super stars in your community!”

#mahalo #titlex #essnaccesshlth #ruralhealthcare #fqhc #adolescenthealth #aanhipi #koolauloahealth #koolauloahealthcenter

Community Outreach, Family Medicine, Public RelationsEric RhodesEssential Access Health, Title X
North Shore Service Center
North Shore Service Center

Aloha ‘Ohana,

Here a quick PSA for all of you. We will be at the North Shore Service Center on the 2nd Wednesday of Every Month between 10:00am ~ 1:00pm in support of the NSSC goal of creating a gathering place of providers to help people in need of assistance.

Update Coming Date and Time:
Wednesday, May 8, 10:00am ~ 1:00pm

Location:
Waialua Community Association
(Hale’iwa Gym)
66-434 Kamehameha Hwy, Hale’iwa

Providers will include:
Ko’olaulo Health Center
Institute for Human Services
North Shore Food Bank
River of Life Mission
Education for Homeless Children & Youth
Kealahou West-Oahu
Narcotics Anonymous Hale’iwa
Hawaii Food Bank-SNAP Outreach Team
Legal Aid
Entouch Phones
& More...

For more information or to join us as a provider, call Linda at (808) 780-8037.

Mahalo!

#northshoreservicecenter #koolauloahealthcenter

Community OutreachEric RhodesNorth Shore Service Center