REHAB Hospital of the Pacific

Stand up and shake out those limbs...it's time for The REHAB Stretch (REHAB's NEW monthly e-newsletter)! From upcoming events and therapy tips to stories from our REHAB community and opportunities to get involved, The REHAB Stretch is chock-full of great info you won't want to miss. Click the link below to stay in the know!

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⭐ Join Team REHAB! 💪
Visit our booth at WorkHawai'i Division's FREE hiring event this Saturday, July 13th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your resume! We're excited to share all about REHAB's clinical and non-clinical opportunities.

Visit https://buff.ly/3DJbkK8 to view our current job openings.


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Big things are coming…🍷🥖❤️ REHAB Foundation’s 26th annual “The Joy of Food and Wine" event will be held at Halekulani on Friday, September 27! Attendees are in for an unforgettable evening showcasing the exceptional talents of Neiman Marcus Honolulu Executive Chef, Lance Kosaka, and Restaurant General Manager and Chef, Alan Takasaki with select wines paired by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits!

This exciting event brings our community together each year in support of REHAB’s mission to rebuild lives, together. To help us reach our goal, click the link for more information and ways you can get involved.

A heartfelt mahalo to Title Sponsors Stanford & Kathy Carr, Clyde & Holly Kaneshiro and Event Chair Dr. Laurie Tom.

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We hope everyone enjoys a fun and safe holiday tomorrow! As a reminder, our outpatient clinics and the Physicians Clinic will be closed tomorrow, July 4th, and will reopen on Friday, July 5th. ✨

Next Tuesday...join us for Amputee Support Group! This group provides an inviting space for individuals living with limb loss and limb differences to come together with others who face similar challenges–family members and caregivers included!

Give us a call at 808.566.3741 for more information on Aloha Limbs meetings and events.

We love holding therapy sessions and wellness programs in the Weinberg Courtyard--especially when it's blooming! 🌺 🌼 🌸

BIG NEWS! Team REHAB is gearing up for Hawaii Heart Walk on August 3rd, and we want YOU to join us! Cardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of death in the U.S., so the American Heart Association has made it their mission to help. Hawaii Heart Walk raises money to support the AHA's lifesaving research for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease.*

Register to be a part of team "We Are REHAB" at the link in our bio--we hope to see you out there!

*Donation is not required to register and participate in the Hawaii Heart Walk. All donations go to the American Heart Association.

Interested in working with awesome folks like Duke, REHAB's Safety & Security Officer? Join REHAB's Facilities Team! Visit https://rehabhospital.link/careers to view open non-clinical positions💻

Meet Sandy Kahawaii, REHAB's Facilities Assistant Manager! Whether it be spearheading the installation of new UV sterilization units, ensuring inpatient supplies are stocked or corralling the occasional gecko that wanders through our doors, Sandy is ready for it! 🙌

Read Sandy's full story and learn more about the important work of the Facilities Team at the link below.

June is National Safety Month--a time we designate to not only amplify our safety protocol, but also show our appreciation for REHAB's facilities team that ensures the safety our hospital, day in and day out. From security and emergency management to groundskeeping, environmental services, procurement and more, the Facilities Team is always ready to take on whatever comes their way. Follow along for the month of June as we share more about the important work of the Facilities Team at REHAB!

Today, we're celebrating 25 years of teamwork and community with Speech-Language Pathologist, Kori Mizuta-Yamamoto! Kori joined Team REHAB after receiving her masters degree at UH Mānoa and has been changing lives ever since. Visit https://buff.ly/3x9AqSG to hear more of Kori's story and her key takeaways from 25 years at REHAB.

The REHAB Foundation Annual Report is here, and our 2023 fiscal year was one for the books! Community is ever-present at the heart of the work we do and it has been incredible to partner with so many compassionate people and organizations who share in that commitment. Head to https://www.rehabhospital.org/foundation to view the report and learn more about REHAB's Critical Impact Funds. Mahalo to all who’ve joined our important mission to rebuild lives, together! 🌟

Thinking about taking the next step in your healthcare career? Join Team REHAB! We have both clinical and non-clinical positions available---visit the link in our bio to see if there's a role that's right for you!

Summer is coming! 😎 🌴 ☀️ Here are a few tips to help you and your ohana prevent spinal cord injuries while making the most of the fun summer days ahead!

Brenda Li always knew that she wanted to do something meaningful and give back to the community in her retirement. So when by chance she came across a magazine article about REHAB, she was excited and eager to connect with an organization worth contributing her time to. 📰

Visit the link in our bio to read more about Brenda's story, and how she cultivates meaningful moments as a member of REHAB's volunteer program.

In honor of National Nurses Week, we would like to recognize and celebrate our hard working nurses at REHAB and beyond. REHAB’s nursing team’s commitment to excellence and heart for the patients that we serve has a lasting impact far beyond the walls of the hospital–it can be seen in the way our families, friends, neighbors and communities live and thrive. From all of us here at REHAB, a heartfelt thank you for all that you do! 👏

On that note...three of REHAB's nurses were recognized in the Honolulu Star Advertiser's special edition for Nurses Week! Swipe through to read ➡️

REHAB celebrated World Hand Hygiene Day a few days early this year! We love talking hand hygiene because it is one of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce the spread of germs and prevent injections. Join us in practicing good hand hygiene to protect our friends, families and community! 🧼

Another great Stroke Support Group meetup for the books! This month, group member Karen Speed, and REHAB volunteer Brenda Li, led the crew in an epic morning of games! Safe to say our competitive spirits come alive in a great game of BINGO 🎲

REHAB's Stroke Support Group is an inviting place to make new friends, learn new things and have FUN! Join us in REHAB's cafe at 10am the first Thursday of every month 😊

Has a healthcare worker from REHAB or another Hawaii healthcare facility gone above and beyond for you as a patient in the past five years? Express your appreciation by nominating them as a Hawaii Healthcare Hero!

The Hawaii Healthcare Association will be honoring five healthcare professionals, all nominated by their patients for their outstanding work. Tell us your story and help us recognize your Hawaii Healthcare Hero at hah.org/heroes or visit the link in our bio.

Check out what’s been growing in our recreational therapy garden! 👀 Spring has officially sprung here at REHAB and we are delighted and inspired by the new life popping up right before our eyes. 🌱

Contact us at 808.531.3511 to learn ways you can get involved with REHAB’s rec therapy programming!

We ❤️ volunteers! From therapy assistance to the creative arts program and special events, our volunteers are an important part of the team. We have a number of volunteer opportunities available to fit different interests and skill sets–check out the volunteer page on our website to hear about ways you can get involved!

Swipe to see some behind the scenes shots from the making of our “One Goal” commercial! We had a blast working with our talented staff and patients. "One Goal" will give our communities across the islands a glimpse at all the great things happening at REHAB and hopefully inspire, "one more push for the ones you love."

Haven’t seen the commercial yet? View it on our YouTube and watch for it during coverage of the Summer Olympic Games!

For the past month, REHAB staff had their creativity flowing and created get-well cards for our patients! We know that small gestures of kindness can make a world of difference in recovery. We can’t wait to share these with our patients as a reminder of the staff that is here to support them! 💙

REHAB is seeking participants for a home body water analyzer study! Join this study to receive:

⭐️ Daily at home monitoring of your bodywater levels for a year
⭐️Possible earlier detection of subclinical lymphedema if it starts to develop
⭐️Your contribution to research to help future breast cancer patients and others!

Visit buff.ly/4attMFq or contact our Principal Investigator, Cheri Teranishi-Hashimoto (808-566-3248 or [email protected]) to enroll today!

Join us THIS SUNDAY for a morning of fun at our (free!) Adaptive Cycling Event! Head to the link in our bio to reserve your spot, all skill levels are welcome! Hope to see you out there 🚲

Lights, camera, action! This weekend marked the premier of REHAB’s latest “One Goal” television commercial which features a number of REHAB’s own staff and patients! Head to the link in our bio to view the commercial on YouTube, and keep your eyes peeled during coverage of the Merrie Monarch Festival and the Summer Olympic Games...you may just see some friendly faces! 🎥 🦋 🥇

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REHAB Hospital of the Pacific: One Goal

As Women’s History Month draws to a close, we talked with Dr. Oshiro, REHAB’s Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, about her journey to REHAB and the advice she has for anyone interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. 🥼 Read more at the link in our bio.

Thank you for following along this month as we honored some of the awesome women making REHAB history, and all those to come!