Kaiser Permanente Hawaii

Returning to a new school year can make kids – and parents – a little anxious, but having tips can give you peace of mind. As you get ready to get back to school, learn about how our digital tools can make your prep easier: https://k-p.li/3WbZRvs.

Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center recently received accreditation under the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Accreditation Program. The ACS CoC is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for patients with cancer by setting and raising standards. As a CoC-accredited institution, Moanalua Medical Center also becomes an ACS Surgical Quality Partner.

Congratulations and mahalo to our team of physicians, providers, and staff!

Kaiser Permanente’s Moanalua Medical Center recently participated in disaster drills simulating a response to a tropical storm in the islands. Part of RIMPAC training exercises, our Emergency Department received simulated patients flown in via helicopter. Mahalo to all volunteers, physicians, providers, and staff for ensuring that Hawaii is better prepared for a natural disaster.

🩸 Make a big difference with simple donation. Give the gift of life at our upcoming blood drive with Blood Bank of Hawaii:
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Kaiser Permanente Waipio Medical Office⁠
Saturday, August 3, 2024
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.⁠

To make an appointment: Call 808-848-4770 or visit https://bbhdonor.org/mobile/index.cfm?group=op&expand=29659&zc=96797

🏠 Kaiser Permanente held a blessing for our new Home Health agency based at our Kona Medical Office, bringing nursing and physical therapy to homebound members throughout Hawaii Island.

Mahalo to our home health team for their commitment to providing vital care to our vulnerable members in the community!

Read more: https://bigislandnow.com/2024/07/15/kaiser-launches-big-island-home-health-agency-for-homebound-members/

🏅 We are proud to announce that Moanalua Medical Center achieved Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians! Congratulations to our entire Emergency Department!

This accreditation underscores Kaiser Permanente Hawaiiʻs commitment to the highest standards of care for our senior patients, demonstrating excellence through the implementation of four geriatric-specific initiatives.

⭐️ Moanalua Medical Center was recognized among Newsweek's America's Best Maternity Care Hospitals 2024. This honor recognizes leading maternity programs based on rigorous quality and safety measures.

Read more: https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/best-maternity-hospitals-we-have-29-of-them

🌈 We may have just wrapped up Pride Month, but rainbows are every day in Hawaii. Here's our Oncology Research team at Moanalua Medical Center showing their support for our LGBTQ+ community.

❤️ Join us on Saturday, August 3, at the 2024 Heart Walk on Oahu and Kauai to help save lives with American Heart Association.
Sign up today:
https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=10684&pg=entry

Did you know you can refill prescriptions in seconds through text? Simply respond directly to a text message refill reminder on your phone and a KP pharmacist will get started on your order. Learn more at: http://kp.org/pharmacyservices

The most important thing children should learn about swimming is that it is only safe with an adult present. Michael Hamilton, MD, with Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii warns that drowning can occur very quickly, and is still possible even when children know how to swim. yhoo.it/3VOnVUR

When their newborn developed a fever, first-time parents Vivi Xie and Matt Kukla were shocked to learn he had meningitis. Learn how timely postpartum care made all the difference for little Kai who is now 6 and thriving in first grade.

https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/health-and-wellness/our-care/new-family-beautiful-journey-takes-an-unexpected-detour

Our 5-year survival rates for breast, colorectal, and lung cancers are higher than national averages. What’s more, there are no differences among racial and ethnic groups in how we screen for or deliver treatment for these cancers: https://k-p.li/48kAkFA

So thankful to all the volunteers who came out to support Special Olympics Hawaii's Healthy Athletes program at the recent summer games! Mahalo!

Due to the rise in COVID-19 activity in Hawaii, effective June 24, 2024, members, patients, and visitors are strongly encouraged to wear masks covering the nose and mouth while indoors at Kaiser Permanente medical facilities, including Moanalua Medical Center.

Everyone also is encouraged to stay up to date with preventative health vaccinations, stay home, and get care or advice when sick and practice good hygiene to help minimize the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory viral infections. For more information, visit the Hawaii Department of Health https://health.hawaii.gov/docd/disease-types/respiratory-viruses/

🌈 Mahalo to all our participants and volunteers at the 33rd Honolulu AIDS Walk at Kapiolani Park! We had a great time raising funds for the Hawaii Health & Harm Reduction Center.

🛳️ Mahalo to everyone who joined us for the Samoan Heritage Initiative Program Festival! Thank you also to our wonderful volunteers who provided health screenings and information to our guests!

🏳️‍🌈 Mahalo to everyone who visited our Connect for Cancer Prevention Study table at the Aloha Maui Pride festival on Saturday!

🥇Congratulations to our 291 physicians who were named Castle Connolly Top Doctors and Rising Stars in 2024. They’re among more than 700 world-class Kaiser Permanente Hawaii physicians and clinicians, working together to support the total health of your family.

Learn more at kp.org/bestdoctors/hi

👩🏻‍🍼 We recently opened Maui's first Mom and Newborn Center at Maui Lani Medical Office in Wailuku. Within 48 hours of being discharged from the hospital, mom and babies get combined postpartum check-ups, health assessments, and lactation support — all in one visit.

Read the exciting news via Honolulu Star-Advertiser:

Kaiser opens new mom and newborn center on Maui | Honolulu Star-Advertiser Kaiser Permanente Hawaii today announced the opening of a new “Mom and Newborn Center” in Wailuku, Maui.

🏋️‍♂️ Congratulations to all of the inspiring Special Olympics Hawaii athletes who competed in this year's Annual State Summer Games!

Mahalo to the more than 150 Kaiser Permanente Hawaii volunteers, including family, friends, and internal medicine residents who gave their time at Kaiser High School to support this amazing community event!

⚓️ Join us on Oahu for free health screenings at the Samoan Heritage Initiative Program Festival! We'll be at Keehi Lagoon on Saturday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with free sports physical exams, blood pressure checks, blood glucose screenings, and guidance on free health care options.

QUEST (Medicaid) Members: Have you moved in the past three years? Don’t miss out on receiving important information regarding your benefits. Call the number on the back of your health insurance card to update your address, phone number, and email today.

📍Join us for the 33rd Honolulu AIDS Walk on Saturday, June 15, at Kapiolani Park. All proceeds benefit the programming at the Hawai'i Health & Harm Reduction Center to support direct services for people living with HIV as well as prevention services to help stop the spread of HIV.

Visit:

2024 Honolulu AIDS Walk The Honolulu AIDS Walk, established in 1991, was created to meet the urgent needs of Hawaii's LGBTQIA+ community and those living with HIV. This event was founded at a time when the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS was at its peak, creating a critical platform for raising awareness and rallying support.....

⛈️ With the start of hurricane season (June 1 to November 30), it's time to check your 14-day disaster supply kit. In the event that you must evacuate, it's important to be ready. Review these checklists from the Honolulu Department of Emergency Management:

Build a Kit Build Your 14-Day Disaster Supply Kit By gathering supplies today for your all-hazards 14-Day Disaster Supply Kit, you will be better prepared to provide for you and your loved ones when any emergency occurs! No matter the situation, being two weeks ready at home will ensure the safety of you a...

⚖️ Our Lahaina Clinic pharmacy opened on May 30, making it more convenient for members to fill their prescriptions at the Lahaina location’s pharmacy. A big mahalo to everyone on the pharmacy team, leadership, and staff who worked tirelessly to open the Lahaina Clinic pharmacy!

🎓🎉Congratulations to our inaugural class of our Junior Volunteer Program! We recently celebrated our amazing high school volunteers who shared refreshments with new moms in our Family Birth Center, served alongside our pet therapy team, and shadowed various clinicians and providers throughout Moanalua Medical Center. Mahalo for your service!

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii updated their information in their About section.