HUI MĀLAMA OLA NĀ ‘ŌIWI HELPING HAWAI‘I ISLAND

LIVE LONGER & FEEL BETTER

February 2016

From Our Hearts To Yours

Kim Pearson, Receptionist - Capt. Cook

Many of us think of February as the month of hearts and valentines, but it is also American Heart Month - a

time to raise awareness about the importance of keeping our hearts healthy. The Board of Directors and Staff

of Hui Mālama Ola Nā ‘Ōiwi extend our hearts to you; we wish you a month filled with

unconditional love and support, and we encourage you to take charge in caring for your health.

Start making healthier choices today and keep it up; you can do it. Your heart & health matters!

Natasha Hughes, Trans. Specialist - Pahoa

Stress less ….for happiness is a key to a healthy, happy heart.

Val’s way to good health: I live day to day without taking my health for granted. I eat well, don’t drink or smoke and I don’t over eat.

Val Hadley, Receptionist - Hilo

From my heart to yours... Happy Valentine’s Day and Happy Heart Month!

Natasha’s way to good health: I try to incorporate “family time” with exercise to get everyone to stay healthy together.

Our hearts hold a lot… take care of yourself and your heart.

Keamalu’s way to good health: I reflect on my upbringing and the simple ways (how it was when we grew up). It helps me balance.

Keamalu Waltjen, Case Manager/Site Mgr.- Ka‘u

Be heart-smart. Live right; YOU are important! Take care of your body, mind, and spirit. Love life. Love makes all the difference. Me ke aloha pumehana wale no.

Bernie’s way to good health: I pay attention to the foods I eat. You are what you eat.

To feel good from your head to your feet, keep a healthy heartbeat.

Kim’s way to good health: I make sure to take my vitamins regularly. It’s important.

Live well, laugh hard, and love all!! Ulu’s way to good health: We eat “cleaner” by cooking “cleaner.” I incorporate more veggies in meals that I cook for my family.

Ulu Alip, Case Manager/Site Mgr. - Waimea

Bernie Freitas, Case Manager/Site Mgr. - Hilo

Hui Mālama Ola Nā ‘Ōiwi

Board of Directors 2016- 2017

Mabel De Silva Chair

David J. Lovell Vice-Chair

Louis Hao, Jr. Secretary

Robert Yamada II Treasurer

Marlene Hapai, PhD. Director

Hau‘olikeola Pakele Director

Leona Seto-Mook Director

Winifred Pele Hanoa Director Emeritus

Message from our Board Chair

Aloha To our clients, thank you for all your support to Hui Mālama Ola Nā ‘Ōiwi which helps keep our doors open, and for taking good care of your health this past year.

To our staff, thank you for doing a wonderful job in caring for our clients. Our ‘ohana is hard at work on the Board of Directors and we are looking forward to another wonderful year. God Bless! Mabel De Silva Chair, Board of Directors

Message from our Executive Director

Aloha,

Happy Heart Health month! I just wanted to take a moment to remind us all to take care of our hearts – this month and all months. Heart disease kills way too many of us each year, so please remember to choose healthy foods, limit your salt, sugar and fat intake, quit smoking, and get moving!

Come visit us at Hui Mālama and we can help you out in all those areas. Also, we have to make sure to take care of our hearts that are “outside of our body” and give aloha to our family, friends, co-workers, neighbors – anybody and everybody that is important to us. Encourage them to take care of their hearts in all ways. By working together we help make Hawai‘i Island the best place to live. We’re Hui Mālama - come see us, and let us help you live longer and feel better!

Michelle Hiraishi Executive Director

A healthy recipe from Aunty in the Pantry

Taro Salad 3 cups cooked and diced taro ½ cup chopped celery ½ cup grated carrots 2 teaspoons chopped round onions ½ cup chopped bell peppers ½ teaspoon salt (optional) Low-fat/light mayonnaise to moisten Combine taro, celery, carrots, round onions, and bell peppers. Mix lightly with mayonnaise. Serve on lettuce leaves. May garnish with parsley and a sprinkle of paprika.

 

The Importance of Being There For Each Other

By Aunty Edna Baldado, RN Health Education Specialist

As we look into another year, let us focus for a moment on the importance and value of sharing, encouraging, supporting, and being there for each other through life’s journey.

Just having you tell a loved one, or a friend, or a relative the value and the lessons you gained from someone sharing their story of living with cancer, or learning how to do their blood sugar testing, or even the importance of keeping doctor’s appointments can be so uplifting to a loved one or a friend struggling with their challenges of a health need.

Let’s remember to continue through this new year, 2016, with the hope, love, encouragement and support that will empower each of us to live another healthy and happy year. Share the message and they will feel the love.

Listen to Aunty Edna’s Health Minute on KAPA Radio FM and join Aunty at her “Let’s Talk Story” health chats, held monthly around the island. Come talk

story and get answers about your health. Aunty Edna says “no be shame, no be scared, just ask”

Call Kalani at 969-9220 to sign up today!

The Hui Mālama Ola Nā ‘Ōiwi Cancer Support Group, Mālama Ka Pili Pa‘a (MKPP) will venture to Ka‘u on February 26 to connect with folks about their experiences with cancer (personal and in caring for family members) and the wisdom that comes from being part of a support group.

The MKPP Traveling Panel will reach out to the Ka‘u Community and make it’s way to other parts of the island. MKPP currently meets twice a month in Hilo.

If you or someone you know is dealing with cancer, sign up with Hui Mālama Ola Nā ‘Ōiwi for help with education, navigation, and resources, and be sure to join Mālama Ka Pili Pa‘a for ongoing fellowship, support, and hands-on education. Call us at 969-9220.

Diabetes Support Group Schedule

Hui Mālama Ola Nā ‘Ōiwi Hilo Office 10:00 am Wed., Feb. 10 March (date and time TBD)

Mālama Ka Pili Pa‘a Cancer Support Group Schedule

Hui Mālama Ola Nā ‘Ōiwi Hilo Office 6:00 pm Tue., Feb. 9 & 23 Tue., Mar. 8 & 22 Hui Mālama Ola Nā ‘Ōiwi Na‘alehu Office (NEW) Fri., Feb. 26, 10-11 am Fri., Mar. 18, 10-11 am

The Hui Mālama Ola Nā ‘Ōiwi Hilo Diabetes Support Group sparked like fireworks in January 2016. After taking a short break, group members resumed monthly meetings to discuss and support one another through their journey with diabetes. For information on how to join these monthly meetings in Hilo, call us at 969-9220.  

Mālama Ka Pili Pa‘a In Ka‘u Diabetes Support Group 

 

Aloha mai kakou! As we strive towards the restoration and perpetuation of traditional Native Hawaiian healing practices, Hui

Mālama’s Traditional Hawaiian Healing Program, Ho‘ola Na Kanaka ‘Oiwi is offering Individualized Class

Levels in La‘au Lapa‘au, Ho‘oponopono, Lomi Lomi Ha Ha and La‘au Kahea. Class sessions are for five (5)

consecutive weeks, providing education about the importance of implementing traditional Native Hawaiian healing methods for physical and spiritual well-being of self, and family.

Our recent Level 1 La‘au Lapa‘au Classes in Hilo focused on teaching oral traditions through learning about

proper healing and gathering of la‘au protocols, hands-on group activities and discussions, as well as having the

opportunity to not only learn in a classroom, but in the natural elements.

With growth comes the opportunity for new project ideas like a Native Hawaiian La‘au Lapa‘au Garden, which is

currently in progress by our Traditional Healing Program Project Manager, Brandon Kobashigawa. Why a healing garden? To provide an additional hands-on approach to educating about traditional Native Hawaiian

healing practices, through propagation of la‘au lapa‘au (healing plants).

‘Õlelo Noe‘au 1261 : “I ulu no ka lālā i ke kumu” “The branches grow because of the trunk of the tree”

Traditional Native Hawaiian Healing By JulieAnn Agliam Traditional Healing Program Manager

 

Join us at Hui Mālama Ola Nā ‘Ōiwi. For information on how to sign up for classes, call us at 969-9220 and check us out on the web www.huimalamaolanaoiwi.org

  “Without our ancestors  we would not be here”                         we would not be here”                  

Traditional healing wrap using la`i Student identifies “Ule Hala” la`au lapa`au

Students learning how to make a cold remedy Level 1 La`au Lapa`au Class ‐ Hilo Students preparing lau`au lapa`au

According to the American Heart Association, about 2200 Americans die each day from heart disease. That’s about one every 40 seconds and 46 % of them have uncontrolled high blood pressure.

Taking care of your blood pressure and blood sugars are important aspects to taking care of your health. Not to mention they decrease your risk of heart attacks and strokes by 45%. Eating healthier, being active, and drinking water also helps us take control of our health.

Did you know that laughing may actually help your heart? According to Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, attending cardiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, laughter can decrease stress hormones, reduce artery inflammation, and increase HDL or the “good” cholesterol. Once you start laughing, it forces you to feel better and the effects can last 24 hours. So there is some truth in the age-old expression “Laughter is the best Medicine.” Have you laughed today? Laugh and be merry it will make your heart happy.

For more tips on ways to stay healthy, come check us out. Register today for health education classes and activities. Call us at 969-9220 or stop by any of our offices island-wide.

Let us help you LIVE LONGER & FEEL BETTER!

Ways to a Happy and Healthy Heart

By Wanda Louis, RN Community Health Educator Hui Mālama Ola Nā ‘Ōiwi

For more tips on ways to stay

healthy

Come check us out!

Register today

for Health Education classes & activities

Knowledge is

power, health is everything

969-9220 www.huimalamaolanaoiwi.org

You may be filling up on plenty of food, but are you getting the nutrients you need to stay healthy?

Nutrient-rich foods have minerals, protein, whole grains, and other nutrients and are lower in calories.

Nutrient-rich foods:

fruits and vegetables whole grains low-fat dairy products poultry and fish (skinless) nuts and legumes

HEART HEALTHY TIPS

Stay away from fried foods

Reduce your sodium intake

Add more fiber to your diet

Eat more fruits and veggies (Tip: Check out our island’s farmer’s markets for lots of

fresh veggies! )

Control your portion size

Exercise (Tip: Walking is free, fun, and

good for you)

. Don’t just fill yourself up.

“Fuel-up” on foods that will nourish your body and

help it run smoothly. Start eating healthy today

It will help you LIVE LONGER

& FEEL BETTER !

From the AHA

FEBRUARY - MARCH HAPPENINGS Hui Mālama Ola Nā ‘Ōiwi Classes & Activities

Mai Ka Mala‘ai Diabetes Education Series

Waimea Mondays, 5-7:30 pm Feb 1 , 8, 22, 29 Mar 7, 21, 28 Apr 4 Location: Hui Mālama Ola Nā ‘Ōiwi Waimea Office

Ka‘u Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 pm Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 Mar 2, 9, 16, 23 Location: HCEOC Office

E Mālama I Ka Pu‘uwai Hypertension Education Series

Hilo & Pahoa Thursdays, 5-7:30 pm Feb 11, 18, 25 Mar 3, 10, 17 Location: Hui Mālama Ola Nā ‘Ōiwi Hilo Office

Kona Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 pm Feb 23 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Location: Hui Mālama Ola Nā ‘Ōiwi Kona Office

Let’s Talk Story Health chat with Aunty Edna Baldado, RN

Ka‘u Fri., Feb. 26, 9-10 am - Hui Mālama Na‘alehu Office

Hilo Wed., Feb. 17, 10-11 am - Hui Mālama Hilo Office

Waimea Thur., Feb. 11, 10-11 am - Hui Mālama Waimea Office

Pahoa Thur. Feb.18, 10-11 am - Hui Mālama Pahoa Office

For March Let’s Talk Story dates, contact Kalani at 969-9220 or check out our website for updates www.huimalamaolanaoiwi.org

Traditional Healing La‘au Lapa‘au Traditional Hawaiian Healing Education

Waimea –Kona Lev 1-LL Group 1 Saturdays, 10 am-12:30 pm Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 Mar 5 Location: Hui Mālama Ola Nā ‘Ōiwi Waimea Office

Hele Mai ‘Ai Nutrition Education Series

Waimea Thursdays 10 am -12 pm Mar 3, 17, 24 Location: Hui Mālama Ola Nā ‘Ōiwi Waimea Office

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Hui Mālama Ola Nā ‘Ōiwi in the Community

Keaukaha-Pana‘ewa Farmers Market (Hilo) Saturdays , 9-11:30 am Sat., Feb 20 - Healthy Heart info by Wanda Louis, RN

Sat., Mar 5 -Vision Van & Hui Mālama Outreach Services

Sat., Mar 19 - Diabetes check by Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy & Hui Mālama KTA Health Fair –Waimea Sat., Feb 20 9am - 1 pm—Hui Mālama Information KTA Health Fair –Keauhou Sat., Mar 12 10 am -1 pm—Hui Mālama Information BISAC’s Splash Bash—Na‘alehu Community Center Sat., Mar 19 10 am– 1 pm - Hui Mālama & MKPP Prince Kuhio Day Celebrations (Island-wide) Sat, Mar 26 - Hui Mālama Information and Services

Pana‘ewa Gym - 9 am-3 pm Na‘alehu Club House -10 am - 2 pm Lai‘opua - 10 am - 2 pm UH-Hilo Student Health & Wellness—Campus Center National Nutrition Month Activities Tue., March 29 1-3 pm Hui Mālama Ola Nā ‘Ōiwi Locations

Hilo Office 69 Railroad Ave., A-3 Hilo, HI 96720 (808) 969-9220

Pāhoa Office

15-2660 Pāhoa Village Rd.

Pāhoa, HI 96778 (808) 965-5521

Capt. Cook Office 82-6127 Mamalahoa Hwy. Capt. Cook, HI 96704

Waimea Office 65-1184 Mamalahoa Hwy. Kamuela, HI 96743 (808) 885-0489

Na‘alehu Office 25 Ka‘alaiki Rd. Na‘alehu , HI 96772 (808) 929-9700 www.huimalamaolanaoiwi.org

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