Hawaii Pacific Health

In week two of the Summer Student Research Program (SSRP), the Scholars visited the island of Kauai to learn about the care provided by Kauai Medical Clinic and Wilcox Medical Center and meet with other organizations that share our mission to create a healthier Hawaii by focusing on educational, nutritional and environmental factors in our community. Our community partner, Kamehameha Schools, arranged for the Scholars to meet with the Waipa Foundation, Kumano I Ke Ala, Prince Kuhio’s birthplace caretakers, Ho'ola Lahui Hawai'i physicians and Alakoko Loko I’a to learn about land conservation, cultural education, rural medicine, farming efforts, Prince Kuhio’s leadership and efforts to restore the Alakoko Fishpond. The Scholars learned about land conservation and educational programs at the Waipa Foundation by hiking thru the ahupuaa and working on their farm. They learned about growing and harvesting kalo and the teamwork required to paddle a double-hulled canoe from interns at the Kumano I Ke Ala farm in Waimea. The Scholars came away inspired by Prince Kuhio’s leadership during the difficult and tumultuous years before and after the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy. The day ended with a field trip to the Alakoko Fishpond where restoration efforts by the community have not only created a healthier ahupuaa, but a deeper appreciation for the Hawaiian community’s depth of resource management knowledge.

Join us in supporting the Blood Bank of Hawaii (BBH) at the Hawaii Pacific Health Harbor Court Blood Drive happening during Lifesaving Week Thursday, July 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Harbor Court, 55 Merchant St., 25th floor. Bring a photo ID that includes your legal first and last name to the blood drive and mention group code “Hawai‘i Pacific Health #1166” at check-in. You can mention our HPH group code at any future appointments scheduled with the BBH. Whenever someone donates blood between June 1 and Aug. 31, BBH will give a donation to Special Olympics Hawaii to help their athletes compete at no cost. Donations are by appointment only. Schedule your appointment by visiting BBH.org or by calling 808-848-4770.

The Hawaii Pacific Health 2024 Summer Student Research Program (SSRP) scholars closed out their eventful first week at a kickoff reception June 21. Hawaii Pacific Health President & CEO Ray Vara welcomed those in attendance, including the scholars’ principal Investigators, distinguished guests, HPH leaders, physicians, staff and family members. SSRP Director Dr. Andras Bratincsak introduced the scholars and spoke about how the program has made an impact in the medical community over the 39 years it has been operating.

Play a crucial role in contributing to Hawaii Pacific Health's mission as a senior auditor by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve financial and operational risk management. In this role, you will help shape the organization's internal audit function, including updating annual audit plans and risk assessment processes, and planning of various financial and operational audits. Employees at Hawaii Pacific Health receive competitive pay, health and dental insurance, paid vacation, opportunities for career advancement and professional development, and more. Apply now: https://bit.ly/4bqefWz #careers #employment #finance #auditor #accounting #recruitment #nowhiring

Our mission is creating a healther Hawaii and one of the ways we can achieve that is by supporting healthier communities. This is why we're proud to support Hawaii Habitat for Humanity Association (HHFHA) by providing $500,000 in social-impact loans, which will allow HHFHA to make revolving loans to the Kauai- and Oahu-based affiliates to help the not-for-profit construct affordable single-family homes to be purchased by income-qualifying families. HPH's loan reflects our commitment to making social-impact investments to improve conditions that affect health where Hawaii's residents live, work, learn and play.

We’re excited to kick off our 2024 Health Careers Summer Internship this week and welcome the 81 interns assigned at our medical centers on Oahu and Kauai, and Hawaii Pacific Health shared services departments! This annual program provides high school juniors, seniors and college students an opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the health care industry. Join us in welcoming them and stay tuned as we continue to share highlights of their journey over the next six weeks!

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Dr. Huidy Shu, Hawaii Pacific Health Medical Group neurologist and chief of medical subspecialties, sat down with Hawaii News Now Sunrise to discuss common symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, including forgetfulness and how you can get your loved ones tested. He also discussed treatments for Alzheimer’s, with the FDA's recent approval of a new drug to help battle the disease.

There's still time to get in on early bird savings for the Hawaii Pacific Health Women's 10K & 5K Fun Run happening Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a part of this island tradition. Early bird registration ends June 30. #hphwomens10k Be an early 🐦and save: https://bit.ly/4cnXqg1

Join us in welcoming the 2024 Hawaii Pacific Health Summer Student Research Program Scholars! 👏🏼 We're excited to embark on this eight-week journey with these 12 incredible college students as they delve into clinical research and medical curriculum at HPH and its facilities on Oahu and Kauai. Follow along as they interact with physicians, witness surgeries firsthand and participate in meaningful volunteer initiatives that will make a positive impact in our communities. Seated, left to right: Arianna Antoku, Celina Shoda and Kelsey Shintaku. Standing, left to right: Maximilian Schermer, Jamie Saito, Kā‘eo Kekumano, Mia Viola, Taysia Morioka, Kara Ushijima, Shari Ho, Alex Ueoka, Sophia Lee and SSRP Director Dr. Andras Bratincsak.

Now hiring! Eligible for $2,500 sign on bonus. If you are a motivated individual with a fine-tuned sense of responsibility and excellent patient communication skills, you could help the Clinical Operation team uphold the highest standards of excellence in health care as a clinical assistant at Wilcox Medical Center's Medical-Surgical department on Kauai. In this role, you will assist in performing nursing and health care service procedures, as well as certain clerical services. We are looking for someone detail-oriented who shares our commitment to delivering the highest quality health care to Hawaii’s people. Employees at Hawaii Pacific Health receive competitive pay, health and dental insurance, paid vacation, opportunities for career advancement and professional development, and more. Apply now: https://bit.ly/3KUQTgR #careers #nurseaide #clinicalassistant #healthcarecareers #employment #jobs #nowhiring #hiring #kauaijobs #recrruitment #jobsearch #jobapplication