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Kapolei-based Doctor Receives Volunteer Recognition
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi recently recognized West Oʻa- hu Medical Office at Kapo- lei’s physician chief Dr. Mar- cus Iwane with the national David Lawrence Community Service Award, which honors an employee in each of Kaiser Permanente’s eight regions for their volunteer efforts.
Iwane works with several organizations and communi- ty partners to improve Native Hawaiian health, as well as to foster the next generation of physicians. He serves as a board member and vice pres- ident of ‘Ahahui ‘o nā Kauka – the Association of Native Hawaiian Physicians, lead- ing the effort to bring those medical professionals togeth- er to develop mentorship and educational opportunities for youth. Iwane is also part of the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander COVID-19 Response, Recovery and Re- silience Team.
“I’m delighted to see Dr. Iwane recognized with this national award for his dedica- tion to improving the health of the people of Hawaiʻi,” states Dr. John Yang, president and medical director of Hawaiʻi Permanente Medical Group. “We’re inspired by his vi- sion for health equity in West Oʻahu, and his commitment to encouraging more Native Hawaiians and Pacific Is- landers to pursue careers in health care.”
To commemorate Iwane’s voluntarism, Kaiser Perma- nente Hawai‘i will donate $5,000 to Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana and Liliʻuokalani Trust, Kīpuka Waiʻanae.
Kapolei’s Dr. Marcus Iwane earns the David Lawrence Community Service Award for his work in the Native Hawaiian community.
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