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Patients Say They Feel Like ‘Ohana When Coming To Waimānalo Health Center
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prehensive health services, including medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, nutrition education/WIC (Women, Infant and Chil- dren assistance program), Native Hawaiian healing, COVID-19 testing and vac- cinations and pharmacy ac- cess.
“We are thankful for the community support and partnership with our patients the past 30 years. We remain committed to advocating for community health.”
“We’ve heard patients say it feels like ʻohana coming to the health center,” Oneha says. “Others have expressed appreciation for the educa- tion they get that empowers them to make healthy deci- sions. And others appreciate the support they get when they thought care was not an option for them; our staff
help them sign up for health insurance and explore any other options available.
heard. We appreciate their partnership and support as we work together to improve their health.”
“A recent patient satisfac- tion survey found that 98% of patients would send their friends and family to us. We aim to treat all patients with aloha and care, and we know we’ve done well when patients feel welcomed and
Over the last three years, Waimānalo Health Center has significantly increased its capacity for dental care; in 2020, the team completed renovations to expand den- tal services. Last year, the
center doubled its residency program from two to four dental residents who are now available to provide care.
share that in
2023, we will
be opening a
dental clinic
in Kāne‘ohe,
bringing afford-
able, quality
dental care to
that commu-
nity,” Oneha
says. “These efforts help us continue our work to pre- vent oral disease and meet the high need for affordable dental care.”
Clockwise from top right) A rainbow rises over the original site of the Waimānalo Health Center; a photo shows the exterior of the center; Dr. Anthony Kim is the dental services director; and pharmacist Kevin Lei stands inside the center’s pharmacy.
PHOTOS COURTESY WAIMĀNALO HEALTH CENTER
“We are thankful for the community support and partnership with our patients the past 30 years. We remain committed to advocating for community health,” Oneha says.
“And I am honored to
Waimānalo Health Center also launched its Ola I Ka Wai Phase II capital cam- paign to continue upgrad- ing its evolving facility. The project will replace aging portables at the center’s orig- inal site with a new building slated to house expanded dental, vision and preven- tive health services, includ- ing WIC, and ultimately bring the community qual-
ity facilities geared toward serving current and future generations. Oneha explains that new patients are always welcome at the center, which is located at 41-1295 Kalani- anaʻole Hwy.
For more information, call Waimānalo Health Cen- ter at 808-259-7948 or visit waimanalohealth.org.
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