Hawaii Pacific Health

In recognition of Stroke Awareness Month, our medical experts are helping raise awareness across our community. Dr. Huidy Shu, chief of medical subspecialties for Hawaiʻi Pacific Health Medical Group and neurologist at Pali Momi Medical Center, and Michelle Sato, NP, chief of advanced practice providers and nurse practitioner at Straub Benioff Medical Center, joined Rick Hamada for an important conversation on stroke prevention, warning signs, and when to act. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://ihr.fm/3RkxWdX

🩺 In recognition of Nurses Week, we have been overjoyed to shine a spotlight on the incredible nurses who play such a vital role in the care we provide. 💙 Newspapers statewide featured nurses from across Hawaiʻi Pacific Health, highlighting the impact they make every day for our patients, families, and communities. From new nurses just starting their journey to experienced leaders and mentors, their compassion and dedication shine through in every role. Mahalo to all our nurses for the care, comfort, and leadership you provide. 🌺

In honor of National Nurses Week, MidWeek is spotlighting six Hawaiʻi Pacific Health nursing leaders on its May 6 cover, each with deep local roots and inspiring career journeys. From bedside care to executive leadership, these kamaʻāina nurses show the many paths a nursing career can take at Hawaiʻi Pacific Health and the profound impact nurses have on our communities every day.

This National Nurses Week, we’re proud to spotlight the incredible nurses who care for our communities across Hawaiʻi. 💙 From each of our medical centers to clinics statewide, Hawaiʻi Pacific Health nurses lead with compassion, skill, and heart. Every shift, every patient, every day. Mahalo nui loa to our nurses for all that you do. 🌺

We’re proud to share that Hawai‘i Pacific Health has earned the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, the only organization in Hawai‘i to receive this honor this year. This recognition reflects what our employees make possible every day: caring for our communities with compassion, teamwork and purpose across our medical centers, clinics and offices statewide. Mahalo to our more than 7,500 team members for making HPH a place where people can do meaningful work in support of healthier communities across our state. 💙

🎉 Congratulations to our Hawai‘i Healthcare Heroes! 🌺 Last month, the Hawai‘i State Senate and House of Representatives recognized the 2025 Hawai‘i Healthcare Heroes with a ceremony at the State Capitol 🏛️. Presented by the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, the honor recognizes five extraordinary health care professionals who exemplify the highest standards of care across our state. We’re proud to share that two Hawai‘i Pacific Health providers were among this year’s honorees: Kyle Ohisa, PA‑C, a Hawai‘i Pacific Health Medical Group physician assistant with the neurology team at Pali Momi Medical Center. Dr. Jami Fukui, a breast medical oncologist with Hawai‘i Health Partners at Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children and an associate professor at the University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center. Mahalo to the Healthcare Association of Hawaii and our state leaders 🤝 for recognizing the dedication, compassion and impact our health care professionals bring to communities throughout Hawai‘i. And mahalo, Kyle and Dr. Fukui 🌈, for the exceptional care you provide our patients and families every day.

Between work, family and busy schedules, convenience foods can be easy to rely on. Many of them are ultra-processed. During National Nutrition Month, Brooke Adachi, RD, a registered dietitian with Hawai‘i Pacific Health’s 360˚ Weight Management Center at Pali Momi Medical Center, encourages a realistic approach to healthier eating. “Start slowly. Don’t make huge changes at once,” Adachi said. Even small steps can support better health over time.

We’re excited to announce two well‑deserved leadership promotions at Hawai‘i Pacific Health. 👏 Mathew Loughlin is now chief risk officer at Hawai‘i Pacific Health. With more than 20 years of service at Pali Momi Medical Center and HPH, Mathew has held progressive leadership roles in nursing and hospital operations before transitioning into patient relations and system risk management. 👏 Nhelda Aguda has been promoted to vice president of hospital operations at Pali Momi. She brings 25 years of nursing experience, strong operational leadership and a commitment to supporting Hawai‘i’s future health care workforce through her work with Waipahu High School’s Academy of Health & Sciences. Please join us in congratulating Mathew and Nhelda on their new roles!

💗 From newborns just hours old to adults living with congenital heart conditions, Dr. Hiroo Kinami has dedicated his career to giving patients a healthier future. After training in Japan and the United States, he brings world‑class expertise in complex congenital heart repairs and specialized surgical care to families here at Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children. At Hawai‘i’s only Pediatric Heart Center, Dr. Kinami cares for patients across every stage of life, creating individualized treatment plans that focus on long‑term health and quality of life. His favorite part of the job is hearing from families years later and seeing children grow, celebrate milestones and live full lives.

🌺 Calling all future medical assistants! The application deadline for the 2026–2027 Hawai‘i Pacific Health Medical Assistant Program has been extended. The new deadline is Friday, March 6, 2026, at noon. This yearlong program gives you: ✨ Hands-on clinical training ✨ Paid, on-the-job experience ✨ Tuition assistance ✨ A pathway to full-time employment with HPH Don’t miss your chance to start a meaningful career in health care.