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2023 Awards and Scholarship Gala

This year’s HAH Awards and Scholarship Gala was held on October 21, 2023 at the Hawai`i Convention Center. Reception started at 5 pm, followed by dinner at 6:30 pm, and the program at 8 pm. Ticket price was $125. The cost for parking is $5. Attire: Semi-formal or business dress.

 
 

2023 Hawaii Healthcare Heroes

 

Julieta C. Cambe
Certified Nurse Aide
Cambe’s Adult Foster Home LLC
Click here to watch the Hawaii News Now Video

Patrick M. Ellison, MD
MOHS Surgeon / Dermatologist
John D. Boyer, MD, Inc.
Click here to watch the Hawaii News Now Video

Katie H.T. Huang, MD
Physician, General Surgery
Hawai`i Pacific Health Medical Group
Click here to watch the Hawaii News Now Video

Kelley K. Hutchins, DO, MPH
Pediatric Hematology / Oncology
Hawai`i Pacific Health Medical Group
Click here to watch the Hawaii News Now Video

Angela M. Pratt, MD, MBA, FACOG
Chair, Department of OB-GYN, Kapi`olani Medical Center for Women & Children
Angela M. Pratt, MD, Inc.
Click here to watch the Hawaii News Now Video

 

2023 Peer Awardees

 

Distinguished Service
Macrina “Leila” Popa
Billing/Account Payable Specialist
CareResource Hawaii

Executive
George “Rick” Bruno, MD, FACEP
President, The Queen’s Medical Center and Queen’s University Medical Group
The Queen’s Health System

Leadership
Ashley Shearer, LCSW, CSAC
Director of Care Coordination, Utilization Management, and Clinical Documentation Integrity
The Queen’s Medical Center

Physician of the Year
Constantin Novoselsky, MD
Hospitalist
Maui Memorial Medical Center

 
 

Professional with Heart
Leigha Stafford, PT, DPT, MSc, NCS, ATP, CSRS

Physical Therapist
Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific

Public Health
Michele Bray, DNP, RN, PHNA-BC
Assistant Professor, Director Online RN to BS Program
University of Hawai`i at Mānoa Nancy Atmospera Walch School of Nursing

Rose Ann Poyzer Caregiver
Jennifer Rust
Physical Therapy Assistant
CareResource Hawaii

President’s Award
Linda Rosen, MD, MPH
Retired CEO
Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation

 
 

Legislator of the Year
Rep. Kyle Yamashita
Hawai`i State House of Representatives

Legislator of the Year
Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz
Hawai`i State Senate

 

2023 Healthcare Scholarship Recipients

 

Professional Development Program
Hope Woltz
The Queen’s Medical Center

CNA Program
Amber Schlindwein
The Queen’s Medical Center

Associate’s Program
Bobbi-Li Morris
Moloka`i General Hospital

Baccalaureate Program
Cody Cristobal
Maunalani Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

 
 

Baccalaureate Program
Emma Tandara
The Plaza Assisted Living at Moanalua

Master’s Program
Catherine Sataraka
Wilcox Medical Center

Doctorate Program
Brennan Buccat
Kaiser Permanente

 

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Mahalo 2023 Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

 

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

 
 
 
 
 

Bronze Sponsors

 
 

Media Sponsors

 
 
 
 
 
 

Ruby Sponsors

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Emerald Sponsors

 
 
 
 
 
 

Pearl Sponsors

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Mahalo to our Silent Auction, Wine Wall and Fishbowl Donors!

Cathi Ben-Yossef
Terri Fujii, CW Associates, CPAs
Brenda Garrett
Healthcare Association of Hawaii
Beth Hoban
Janna Hoshide
Jay Inafuku, mPower Hawaii
Mihoko Ito, SanHi
Marilyn Matsunaga
Wendy Odo
Pitch Sports Bar
Hilton & Kathy Raethel
The Row Kakaako
SH Consulting
Jamie Velasco & Neon Akui
Stacy Wong
David Fitzgerald, Hale Kū`ike, Hale Kū`ike Bayside, Hale Kū`ike Pali
Dr. Jay Kanagawa, Aiea Family Dental
Dianne Winter Brookins, Dentons USA LLP
Mark Tsuda, `Ilima at Leihano Senior Living
Quin Ogawa, Hawaii Dental Service

 2022 Hawaii Healthcare Heroes

 

Andrew Baldwin, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Hawai`i Pacific Health Medical Group

CLICK HERE TO VIEW DR. BALDWIN’S HAWAI`I NEWS NOW VIDEO

Lindsey Hayes, PA-C
Same-Day Care
Physician Assistant
Kaiser Permanente

CLICK HERE TO VIEW LINDSEY’S HAWAI`I NEWS NOW VIDEO

Shelley Johnstone, MSN, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
Kaiser Permanente

CLICK HERE TO VIEW SHELLEY’S HAWAI`I NEWS NOW VIDEO

Lillian Lau, RN
RN Case Manager
Oahu Home Healthcare

CLICK HERE TO VIEW LILLIAN’S HAWAI`I NEWS NOW VIDEO

Bernard Riola, MD
Department Chair of Pediatrics
Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation - Kaua`i Region

CLICK HERE TO VIEW DR. RIOLA’S HAWAI`I NEWS NOW VIDEO

 
 

2022 Peer Awardees

 

Advocacy
Richard Kishaba
Founder/Owner
Ohana Pacific Health

Distinguished Service
Amanda Pou
Administrative Assistant, Quality and Patient Safety
The Queen’s Health System

Emergency Manager
Greg Payne, MBA, BSN
Emergency Department Director
The Queen’s Medical Center - Punchbowl/Manamana

Executive
Nancy Atmospera-Walch, DNP, MPH, BS, RN
President/CEO & CNO
Advantage Health Care Provider, Inc.

 
 
 

Leadership
Arnold Policarpio, PT, MHA
Director, Medicare Certified Services
CareResource Hawai`i

Physician of the Year
Malia Ramirez, MD
Chief, Hospital Medicine
Queen’s University Medical Group

Professional with Heart
Eric Palacol, TCRN

Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
The Queen’s Medical Center - Punchbowl/Manamana

Public Health
Elizabeth “Libby” Char, MD
Director
Hawai`i State Department of Health

 
 
 

Rose Ann Poyzer Caregiver
Jessica Robins, PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
CareResource Hawai`i

State Legislator of the Year
Linda Ichiyama
State of Hawai`i Representative

Federal Legislator of the Year
Brian Schatz
U.S. Senator

President’s Award
Senator Rosalyn Baker

 
 

2022 Healthcare Scholarship Recipients

 

Baccalaureate Degree
Lee Tsutsumi
Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific

Baccalaureate Degree
Simran Singh
Shriners Children’s Hawai`i

Baccalaureate Degree
Sydney Dolor
Kaiser Permanente

 
 
 

Masters Degree
Jennifer Herrington
Shriners Children’s Hawai`i

Masters Degree
Sarah Sumida
The Queen’s Medical Center - Punchbowl/Manamana

Doctorate Degree
Theresa Dao-Nakamatsu
Adventist Health Castle

 
 
 

Mahalo to our Sponsors!

 

Platinum Sponsor

 
 

Gold Sponsors

 
 

Diamond Sponsors

 
 

Silver Sponsors

 
 

Media Sponsors

 
 

Ruby Sponsors

 
 

Emerald Sponsors

 
 
 
 

Pearl Sponsors

 
 
 
 

 2021 Hawaii Healthcare Heroes

 

Ligaya “Joy” Villanueva Bercasio, BSN-RN
Nurse Liaison
St. Francis Healthcare System

Click here to view Ligaya’s Hawaii News Now Video

Mandy Ki`aha, BS, RN, MSN, NP-C
Senior Advocate
CareSift for Seniors

Click here to view Mandy’s Hawaii News Now Video

Rachel Laffin, CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
Palolo Chinese Home

Click here to view Rachel’s Hawaii News Now Video

Luisa Ogawa, MSN, APRN-Rx, NP-C, RN-BC
Continuing Care Nurse Practitioner
Kaiser Permanente

Click here to view Luisa’s Hawaii News Now Video

Se Kon Won, MD
Cardiologist
Hawai`i Pacific Health Medical Group
Straub Medical Center

Click here to view Dr. Won’s Hawaii News Now Video

 
 

2021 Peer Award Winners

 

Advocacy
Wesley Lo
Ohana Pacific Health

Distinguished Service
Charmaine Anderson
CareResource Hawaii

Emergency Manager
Elizabeth “Liz” Makarra
Waikiki Health

Executive
Melinda Ashton, MD
Hawai`i Pacific Health

 
 
 

Leadership
Chrissy Miller, RN
Maui Health

Physician of the Year
Rayji Tsutsui, MD
Hawai`i Pacific Health Medical Group
Straub Medical Center

Public Health
Christopher “CJ” Johnson
Hawaii State Department of Health

 
 
 

Rose Ann Poyzer Caregiver
Debra Borsche
CareResource Hawaii

Representative of the Year
Ryan Yamane

Senator of the Year
Jarrett Keohokalole

 
 

2021 Healthcare Scholarship Recipients

 

Associate Degree
Briana Ortiz
Pali Momi Medical Center

Baccalaureate Degree
Eric Batalon
Palolo Chinese Home

Baccalaureate Degree
Yizheng Logan
Kona Community Hospital

 
 
 

Masters Degree
Steven Migdol
Straub Medical Center

Doctorate Degree
Kylie Kwak
Straub Medical Center

 
 

2021 Hawaii Healthcare Heroes Sponsors

2020 and 2021 continues to be challenging years due to COVID-19. We are so grateful for all of the healthcare staff that are passionate and dedicated to caring for the people of Hawaii during these unprecedented times.

We are pleased to announce this year’s Hawaii Healthcare Heroes Sponsors.

Top Platinum Sponsor

 
 
 

Silver Sponsors

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Sponsor Recognition and Media

 
 

Hawai`i Pacific Health Radio Spot

Adventist Health Castle

Bayada Home Health Care Radio Spot

CareResource Hawaii Radio Spot

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Radio Spot

Maui Health Radio Spot

`Ohana Health Plan Radio Spot

`Ohana Pacific Health Radio Spot

The Queen’s Health Systems Radio Spot

 

Click here to download the full Honolulu Star Advertiser Hawaii Healthcare Heroes Tab


 
 

2020 Awards & Scholarship

Each year Healthcare Association of Hawaii recognizes top-performing staff from Hawaii’s hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, home care companies and hospices.

HAH has decided to not hold this year’s Awards & Scholarship Gala and the Hawaii Healthcare Heroes celebration on Oct. 24. Instead, we are devoting HAH staff time and resources to support Hawaii’s hospitals, post-acute care facilities, home health agencies and hospices as they fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

We will continue to invest in Hawaii’s healthcare workforce with the Hawaii Hospital Education and Research Foundation (HHERF) healthcare scholarships. Employees of HAH member organizations and their immediate family members are eligible to apply for healthcare scholarships of $500 to $2,000 to cover professional certification and healthcare-related education from the community college up to doctoral degree levels.


Scholarship Winners

Masters Degree
Kodi Bonner
Hawaii Pacific Health

Sherrie Migdol
Straub Medical Center

Doctorate Degree
Ashlyn Kawasaki
Prime Care Services Hawaii

Chelsea Yin
Straub Medical Center

Continuing Education
Kristin Mathews
Straub Medical Center

Tina Laupola
The Queen’s Health Systems

Community College
Brianna Ellis
Wilcox Medical Center

Jamie Yadao
Wilcox Medical Center

Baccalaureate Degree
Bridgette Yang
Hospice Maui

Traci Aiwohi
Kapi`olani Medical Center for Women & Children

 

 
 

2019 Awards & Scholarship Gala

 
 

Each year Healthcare Association of Hawaii recognizes top-performing staff from Hawaii’s hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, home care companies and hospices.

HAH honored the caregivers, physicians, leaders and behind-the-scenes heroes who profoundly impact people’s lives every day.

The 2019 HAH Awards and Scholarship Gala “Royal Red Ball” was held on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at the Ko`olau Ballrooms at 5:00 pm.


Hawaii Healthcare Hero Award Winners

Brandy Boyce, RN Kapi`olani Medical Center for Women & Children

Brandy Boyce, RN
Kapi`olani Medical Center for Women & Children

Lyne Elsman The Queen’s Medical Center

Lyne Elsman
The Queen’s Medical Center

Jocelyn Nishioka The Queen’s Medical Center

Jocelyn Nishioka
The Queen’s Medical Center

Walter Igawa-Silva, MD Straub Medical Center Veterans Affairs Pacific Islands Health Care System

Walter Igawa-Silva, MD
Straub Medical Center
Veterans Affairs Pacific Islands Health Care System

Mervin (Merv) Lum, RPh Foodland Pharmacy – Kapolei

Mervin (Merv) Lum, RPh
Foodland Pharmacy – Kapolei

Agusta (Angie) Yoro Kalākaua Gardens

Agusta (Angie) Yoro
Kalākaua Gardens


Peer-Nominated Winners

Advocacy Kurt Akamine, NHA, PNG Garden Isle Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Advocacy
Kurt Akamine, NHA, PNG

Garden Isle Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Advocacy Brenda Ho, MS, RN Hawaii Care Choices formerly Hospice of Hilo

Advocacy
Brenda Ho, MS, RN
Hawaii Care Choices formerly Hospice of Hilo

Distinguished Service Fawn Gould Pali Momi Medical Center

Distinguished Service
Fawn Gould
Pali Momi Medical Center

Executive Arthur Ushijima The Queen’s Health Systems

Executive
Arthur Ushijima
The Queen’s Health Systems

Leadership Laura Bonilla, FACHE, MA, BSN Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children

Leadership
Laura Bonilla, FACHE, MA, BSN
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children

Physician of the Year Elliot Kalauawa, MD Waikiki Health

Physician of the Year
Elliot Kalauawa, MD
Waikiki Health

 
Professional with Heart Mohammad Khalil, RN Pali Momi Medical Center

Professional with Heart
Mohammad Khalil, RN
Pali Momi Medical Center

Public Health Joy Barua, MBA, MA-OC Kaiser Permanente

Public Health
Joy Barua, MBA, MA-OC
Kaiser Permanente

Rose Ann Poyzer Caregiver Ruth Chow CareResource Hawaii

Rose Ann Poyzer Caregiver
Ruth Chow
CareResource Hawaii

Emergency Manager Striker Thomas Shriners Hospitals for Children-Honolulu

Emergency Manager
Striker Thomas
Shriners Hospitals for Children-Honolulu

Achievement in Advocacy Representative Sylvia Luke

Achievement in Advocacy
Representative Sylvia Luke

Legislator of the Year Representative Joy San Buenaventura

Legislator of the Year
Representative Joy San Buenaventura

Legislator of the Year Senator Russell Ruderman

Legislator of the Year
Senator Russell Ruderman

 

Scholarship Winners

 

Associates Program
Lauren Huynh
Diagnostic Laboratory Services

Steven Offenbaker
North Hawai`i Community Hospital

Baccalaureate Program
Angie Wong Barrios
Adventist Health Castle

Marty Collins
Wilcox Medical Center

Rhoelyn Cortez
The Queen’s Medical Center

Jessica Hermano
Kapi`olani Medical Center for Women & Children

Reichel Yamashiro
Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific

Masters Program
Jayce Arakaki
Hawai`i Pacific Health

Jennifer Kurian
The Queen’s Medical Center

Bethany Lukens
The Queen’s Medical Center

Arlyn Mae Ramos
Rich Meiers Healthcare Administration Scholarship

Doctorate Program
Mary Guo
Palolo Chinese Home

Mirie Hara
The Queen’s Medical Center

Arielle Marie Magpoc
Shriners Hospitals for Children-Honolulu

Michael Schweikert II
The Queen’s Medical Center

 

Mahalo to our Silent Auction and Wine Cellar Donors

 

Aiko Holmberg
Anna Arita
Bess Hayashi
Beth Hoban
Bottega Antoine/Ces
Brandi Schuyler
Cathi Ben-Yossef
Claire Imaye
Clyde and Brenda Ho
Colleen Garrett
Corinne Suzuka
CW Associates, CPAs
Daniel Kelly
DK Restaurants
Duwayne & Neon Akui
D’Vine Kailua Wine Bar

Emilie Smith
First Hawaiian Bank
Gail Coleman
Gina Gibo
Goofications
HADONA/Margaret Salvador
Hale Ku’ike
Hilton & Kathy Raethel
Jamie Velasco
Jordynn Velasco
Kahala Nui
Kapi`olani Medical Center for Women & Children
Ko`olau Ballrooms
Koloa Rum Company
Lori Henning

Mark Yamakawa
Michelle Iha Yu
mPower Hawaii
Nalani Akui
Oeno Winemaking
One Kalakaua Senior Living
Paige Heckathorn-Choy
Patrick Harrison
Pomai Velasco
Prime Care Services Hawaii, Inc.
Purve Donuts
SH Consulting LLC
Sharie Higashionna-Ibarra
Sheraton Waikiki
Stacy Wong
The Kobayashi Hoshino Group

 

Mahalo to Our Sponsors

 
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2018 Awards & Scholarship Gala

 
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Thank you for celebrating with us our 2018 Awardees on Saturday, October 20, 5:00 pm at the Ko’olau Ballrooms in Kaneohe.


Hawaii Healthcare Hero Award Winners

Hawaii Healthcare Hero Christie Izutsu, MD Kidney Clinic of Hawaii

Hawaii Healthcare Hero
Christie Izutsu, MD
Kidney Clinic of Hawaii

Hawaii Healthcare Hero Valerie Janikowski, RN Formerly with Ke ‘Ola Hou `O Lanai Currently with Arcadia Home Health Lanai

Hawaii Healthcare Hero
Valerie Janikowski, RN
Formerly with Ke ‘Ola Hou `O Lanai
Currently with Arcadia Home Health Lanai

Hawaii Healthcare Hero Dee Ono, RN, CWS, CRNI West Hawaii Home Health Services (Hawaii Island)

Hawaii Healthcare Hero
Dee Ono, RN, CWS, CRNI
West Hawaii Home Health Services (Hawaii Island)

Hawaii Healthcare Hero Rebecca Sawai, MD Kaiser Permanente Hawaii

Hawaii Healthcare Hero
Rebecca Sawai, MD
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii

Hawaii Healthcare Hero Lesley Yoshimori, RN, MPH Family Medicine Clinic at Tripler Army Medical Center

Hawaii Healthcare Hero
Lesley Yoshimori, RN, MPH
Family Medicine Clinic at Tripler Army Medical Center

 

Peer-Nominated Winners

Advocacy Laura Reichhardt, MS, APRN, AGNP-C Hawaii Center for Nursing

Advocacy
Laura Reichhardt, MS, APRN, AGNP-C
Hawaii Center for Nursing

Distinguished Service Divina Padasdao Hawaii Care Choices

Distinguished Service
Divina Padasdao
Hawaii Care Choices

Emergency Manager Richard Kirchner Adventist Health Castle

Emergency Manager
Richard Kirchner
Adventist Health Castle

Executive Richard Okazaki Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc.

Executive
Richard Okazaki
Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc.

Leadership Jill Omori, MD University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine

Leadership
Jill Omori, MD
University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine

Physician of the Year Daniel Cheng, MD The Queen’s Medical Center

Physician of the Year
Daniel Cheng, MD
The Queen’s Medical Center

 
Professional with Heart Sye Chee Hale Kupuna Heritage Home

Professional with Heart
Sye Chee
Hale Kupuna Heritage Home

Public Health Christina Wang, DNP, MPH, APRN-Rx, AGPCNP-C Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center

Public Health
Christina Wang, DNP, MPH, APRN-Rx, AGPCNP-C
Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center

Rose Ann Poyzer Caregiver Julie Tsuji-Alhadeff, HHA Adventist Health Castle Home Care

Rose Ann Poyzer Caregiver
Julie Tsuji-Alhadeff, HHA
Adventist Health Castle Home Care

Achievement in Advocacy  The Honorable John Mizuno

Achievement in Advocacy
The Honorable John Mizuno

Legislator of the Year  The Honorable Aaron Ling Johanson

Legislator of the Year
The Honorable Aaron Ling Johanson

Legislator of the Year  The Honorable Scott Nishimoto

Legislator of the Year
The Honorable Scott Nishimoto

Legislator of the Year  The Honorable Brian Taniguchi

Legislator of the Year
The Honorable Brian Taniguchi

 

Scholarship Winners

 

Community College
Chelsea Cross
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children

Baccalaureate
Jasmine Sagaysay
Kahala Nui

Justin Abe
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children

Kari Kimura
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children

Leighthan Luna
The Queen’s Medical Center

Masters
Annemarie Wendicke
Hawaii Pacific Health

Jessica Niles
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children

Doctorate
Rose Hata
The Queen’s Medical Center

 

Mahalo to our Silent Auction and Wine Cellar Donors

 

Adventist Health Castle
Aiko Holmberg
Andrew Garrett, MPA
Anna Arita
Art Gladstone
Beth Hoban
Bottega Antoine
Brandi Schuyler
Calinda Goo
CareResource Hawaii
Cesgina
Christina Rudolph
Colleen Garrett
Corinne Suzuka, RN, BSN, MA
CW Associates, CPAs
Daniel Horne
David Fitzgerald
Debbie Hiraoka
Dee Robinson
Emilie Smith
Farrington High School
First Hawaiian Bank



Gail Coleman
Gary Slovin, Esq.
Gina Gibo
Glenda Lau
HADONA
Hale Ho Aloha
Hale Ku’ike
Hale Ku’ike Bayside LLC
Healthcare Association of Hawaii
Hilton and Kathryn Raethel
Jamie Velasco
Jason del Mundo
John Radcliffe
Kahala Nui
Kathleen Libao-Laygo, RN
Kevin Hoshino
Ko`olau Ballrooms
La Tour Café
Lori Henning
Margaret Salvador
Mark Yamakawa
Merrill Lynch



Michelle Iha-Yu
Ohana Pacific Management Co.
One Kalakaua Senior Living
Paige Heckathorn Choy
Paul Young, MBA
Prince Waikiki Hotel
Richard Kishaba
SanHi Government Strategies
Sea Glass Fine Art Photography
Sean Baz
SH Consulting LLC
Sharie Higashionna-Ibarra
Shining Soul Jewelry
Stacy Wong
Terri Fujii
The Bead Gallery
Thomas Fallon
United Laundry Service
Vanessa Knapp
Vicky Cayetano

 

Mahalo to Our Sponsors

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2017 Awards & Scholarship Gala

 
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Thank you for celebrating our 2017 Awardees with us.


Hawaii Healthcare Hero Award Winners

Hawaii Healthcare Hero Jessica Ackerman, APRN-RX, FNP-BC Queen’s Geriatric ServicesWatch Video

Hawaii Healthcare Hero
Jessica Ackerman, APRN-RX, FNP-BC
Queen’s Geriatric Services

Watch Video

Hawaii Healthcare Hero Anne Dempsey, MD Kauai Medical Clinic/Hawaii Pacific HealthWatch Video

Hawaii Healthcare Hero
Anne Dempsey, MD
Kauai Medical Clinic/Hawaii Pacific Health

Watch Video

Hawaii Healthcare Hero Gary Oshita MaluhiaWatch Video

Hawaii Healthcare Hero
Gary Oshita
Maluhia

Watch Video

Hawaii Healthcare Hero Cheri-Teranishi-Hashimoto, DPT, MS, WCS, CLT-LANA, MSPT Rehabilitation Hospital of the PacificWatch Video

Hawaii Healthcare Hero
Cheri-Teranishi-Hashimoto, DPT, MS, WCS, CLT-LANA, MSPT
Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific

Watch Video

Hawaii Healthcare Hero Baron CKW Wong, MD Wahiawa General HospitalWatch Video

Hawaii Healthcare Hero
Baron CKW Wong, MD

Wahiawa General Hospital

Watch Video

 

Peer-Nominated Winners

Advocacy Award Paula Yoshioka, MBA The Queen’s Health Systems

Advocacy Award
Paula Yoshioka, MBA
The Queen’s Health Systems

Distinguished Service Award Angel Juan, CCLS, CPSTI Kaiser Permanente

Distinguished Service Award Angel Juan, CCLS, CPSTI
Kaiser Permanente

Emergency Manager of the Year Award Catherine Nutting, RN, BSN, CHEP, CNML Hilo Medical Center

Emergency Manager of the Year Award
Catherine Nutting, RN, BSN, CHEP, CNML
Hilo Medical Center

Executive Award Mary Boland, DrPH, RN, FAAN UH School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene

Executive Award
Mary Boland, DrPH, RN, FAAN
UH School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene

Leadership Award Sanoe Ka`uhane, MHA Kona Community Hospital

Leadership Award
Sanoe Ka`uhane, MHA
Kona Community Hospital

Physician of the Year Award Melinda Ashton, MD Hawaii Pacific Health

Physician of the Year Award
Melinda Ashton, MD
Hawaii Pacific Health

 
Professional with Heart Award Elvira De Jesus, RN Pali Momi Medical Center

Professional with Heart Award
Elvira De Jesus, RN
Pali Momi Medical Center

Public Health Award Zeshan Chisty, MPH Hawaii State Department of Health

Public Health Award
Zeshan Chisty, MPH
Hawaii State Department of Health

Rose Ann Poyzer Caregiver Award Vivian Villamor, COTA CareResource Hawaii

Rose Ann Poyzer Caregiver Award
Vivian Villamor, COTA
CareResource Hawaii

Federal Legislator of the Year The Honorable Mazie Hirono

Federal Legislator of the Year
The Honorable Mazie Hirono

Achievement in Advocacy The Honorable Jill Tokuda

Achievement in Advocacy
The Honorable Jill Tokuda

State Senator of the Year The Honorable Rosalyn Baker

State Senator of the Year
The Honorable Rosalyn Baker

State Representative of the Year The Honorable Della Au Belatti

State Representative of the Year
The Honorable Della Au Belatti

 

Scholarship Winners

 

Continuing Education
Jennifer Glorioso
Kauai Hospice

Community College
Ashley Fujie-Fukuki
North Hawaii Community Hospital

Baccalaureate
Jaimee Sambrano
Kaiser Permanente Moanalua

Raquel Fernando
Kaiser Permanente Moanalua

Shania Weiss
Adventist Health Castle

Lisa LaBang
Adventist Health Castle

Grayson Bueno
Kaiser Permanente

Masters
Colby Takeda
The Plaza at Waikiki

Annie Meredith-Mitchell
Kauai Hospice

Brandi-lee Gonzales
Kaiser Permanente

Rozanne Schirmer
The Queen’s Medical Center West Oahu

Tyler Cheney
Shriners Hospitals for Children

Doctorate
Faith Hamamura
The Queen’s Medical Center and
Hale Malamalama

Katelyn Wakuzawa
Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific

Jana Wieland
Adventist Health Castle and
Kapiolani Medical Center

Rich Meiers Health Care Administration Scholarship Winner
Crystel Joy Lagan

 

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Aloha Nursing & Rehab Centre
Anna Arita
Bess Hayashi
Bottega Antoine
Bristol Hospice Hawaii LLC
CareResource Hawaii
Chris Crabtree
CW Associates, CPAs
Emilie Smith
First Hawaiian Bank
Gary Slovin
Goofications
HADONA
Hale Ku’ike Bayside LLC
Hawaii Bowl
Hilton & Kathy Raethel
Jamie Velasco
Kahuku Medical Center
Ko’olau Golf Club
Mark Yamakawa
Merrill Lynch

mPower Hawaii
One Kalakaua Senior Living
Paul Young
Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific
SH Consulting LLC
Sharon Ibarra
Shining Soul Jewelry
Stephanie Marshall
Tanioka’s Charity Foundation
The Plaza Assisted Living
Aiko Holmberg
Andrew Garrett
Bayada Home Health Care
Beth Hoban
Brandi Schuyler
Bromeliads Hawaii
Cheyenne Handa
Consolidated Theatres
Edwina Suzuki
Farrington Health Academy

Gail Coleman
Gina Gibo
Grand Wailea Resort
Hale Ku’ike
Hale Ola Kino
Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic
India Hicks
John Radcliffe
Kathleen Libao-Laygo
Lori Henning
Mauna Lani Hotel and Bungalows
Moelehua Massage Therapy
Ohana Pacific Management
Paige Heckathorn
Pictures Plus
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Sharie Higashionna-Ibarra
Sheraton Waikiki Resort
Stacy Wong
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2016 Awards & Scholarship Gala

 
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Thank you for celebrating our 2016 Awardees with us.


Hawaii Healthcare Hero Award Winners

Pixie Bickel, RT (R)(M)(CT)(ARRT) Mammography Technologist The Queen’s Medical CenterWatch Video

Pixie Bickel, RT (R)(M)(CT)(ARRT)
Mammography Technologist
The Queen’s Medical Center

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Thomas J. Kane III, MD Founder and Director Kane Orthopedic InstituteWatch Video

Thomas J. Kane III, MD
Founder and Director
Kane Orthopedic Institute

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Catherine Marquette, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
Hamakua-Kohala Health Center

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Ian J. Okazaki, MD Department Chief, Hematology/Oncology Straub Medical CenterWatch Video

Ian J. Okazaki, MD
Department Chief, Hematology/Oncology
Straub Medical Center

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Phung Le Ouchi, LPN Staff Nurse Hi`olani Care Center at Kahala NuiWatch Video

Phung Le Ouchi, LPN
Staff Nurse
Hi`olani Care Center at Kahala Nui

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Peer-Nominated Winners

Phyllis J. Baumwell Dendle Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Achievement in Advocacy Award

Phyllis J. Baumwell Dendle
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii
Achievement in Advocacy Award

Marie Coleman Wahiawa General Hospital Long Term Care Distinguished Service Award

Marie Coleman
Wahiawa General Hospital Long Term Care
Distinguished Service Award

Barry King The Queen’s Medical Center Emergency Manager Award

Barry King
The Queen’s Medical Center
Emergency Manager Award

June Drumeller Kuakini Medical Center Executive Award

June Drumeller
Kuakini Medical Center
Executive Award

COL (Ret.) Stephanie Marshall, MSN, RN, FAAN UH at Manoa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene Leadership Award

COL (Ret.) Stephanie Marshall, MSN, RN, FAAN
UH at Manoa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
Leadership Award

Robert Schulz, MD Straub Medical Center Physician of the Year Award

Robert Schulz, MD
Straub Medical Center
Physician of the Year Award

 
Helene Freni-Rogers, MAEd, CTRS Shriners Hospitals for Children – Honolulu Professional with Heart Award

Helene Freni-Rogers, MAEd, CTRS
Shriners Hospitals for Children – Honolulu
Professional with Heart Award

Thaddeus Pham Hawaii State Department of Health Public Health Award

Thaddeus Pham
Hawaii State Department of Health
Public Health Award

Anna Casey, CNA Castle Personal Care Rose Ann Poyzer Caregiver Award

Anna Casey, CNA
Castle Personal Care
Rose Ann Poyzer Caregiver Award

The Honorable Ronald Kouchi State Senator of the Year Award

The Honorable Ronald Kouchi
State Senator of the Year Award

The Honorable Dee Morikawa State Representative of the Year Award

The Honorable Dee Morikawa
State Representative of the Year Award

The Honorable Suzanne Chun Oakland President’s Award

The Honorable Suzanne Chun Oakland
President’s Award


Scholarship Winners

 

Community College
Meilika Tano
Hi`olani Care Center at Kahala Nui

William Balbin
Bayada Home Health Care, Regency at Puakea – Kaua`i

Baccalaureate
Holly Anami
Castle Medical Center

Maria Talana
Aloha Nursing & Rehab Centre; The Queen’s Medical Center

Ashley Bell
Castle Medical Center; Straub Medical Center

Stephanie Lum
The Queen’s Medical Center

Geraldine Eli
Wahiawa General Hospital

Masters
Raisa Domingo
UH JABSOM, UH Speech and Hearing Clinic

Ruby Yang
Straub Medical Center

Eric Lee
The Queen’s Medical Center

Samantha Duhaylonsod
The Queen’s Medical Center

Ryan Artero
Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific

Doctorate
Jason Spiker
Kuakini Medical Center

Krystina Begonia
Kaiser Permanente – Moanalua Medical Center

Tiffany Bihis
Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific

Rich Meiers Health Care Administration Scholarship
Crystel Joy Lagan

 

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2015 Awards & Scholarship Gala

 
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The Healthcare Association of Hawaii (HAH) is pleased to present its annual awards for excellence in healthcare throughout the state. Congratulations to the awardees, who are transforming healthcare in the state, inspiring their peers and changing the lives of their patients.
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Hawaii Healthcare Hero Award Winners

Kathy Krammer, MS, CCC-SLP, RN Senior Speech, Language, Swallowing Pathologist Head and Neck Cancer Support Group Co-Founder and Group Facilitator The Queen’s Medical Center, Outpatient Rehabilitation DepartmentWatch Video

Kathy Krammer, MS, CCC-SLP, RN
Senior Speech, Language, Swallowing Pathologist
Head and Neck Cancer Support Group Co-Founder and Group Facilitator
The Queen’s Medical Center, Outpatient Rehabilitation Department

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Grace Porras, LPN Nurse Maunalani Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterWatch Video

Grace Porras, LPN
Nurse
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Jim Stremick, MPT Physical Therapist Prime Care Services Hawaii, Inc.Watch Video

Jim Stremick, MPT
Physical Therapist
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Warren Tamamoto, MD Chief of Pulmonology Kaiser Permanente HawaiiWatch Video

Warren Tamamoto, MD
Chief of Pulmonology
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii

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Juliette Zelada, MD General Surgeon, Trauma Medical Director Wilcox Memorial HospitalWatch Video

Juliette Zelada, MD
General Surgeon, Trauma Medical Director
Wilcox Memorial Hospital

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Peer-Nominated Winners

Achievement in Advocacy Award  Gary Kajiwara, FACHE, FACHCA, FAAMA Kuakini Medical Center

Achievement in Advocacy Award
Gary Kajiwara, FACHE, FACHCA, FAAMA
Kuakini Medical Center

Distinguished Service Award Michael Ramos Hale Nani Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Distinguished Service Award
Michael Ramos
Hale Nani Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Emergency Manager of the Year Award Paul Burnham Arcadia Family of Companies

Emergency Manager of the Year Award
Paul Burnham
Arcadia Family of Companies

Executive Award Emilie Smith, RN, BSN, MBA Castle Home Care

Executive Award
Emilie Smith, RN, BSN, MBA
Castle Home Care

Leadership Award Susie Gabriel, RN, MSN Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific

Leadership Award
Susie Gabriel, RN, MSN
Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific

Physician of the Year Award Craig Ono, MD Shriners Hospitals for Children – Honolulu

Physician of the Year Award
Craig Ono, MD
Shriners Hospitals for Children – Honolulu

 
Professional with Heart Award Hiram Oyama CareResource Hawaii

Professional with Heart Award
Hiram Oyama
CareResource Hawaii

Public Health Award May Okihiro, MD, MS Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center/UH JABSOM/HICORE

Public Health Award
May Okihiro, MD, MS
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center/UH JABSOM/HICORE

Rose Ann Poyzer Caregiver Award Nola Unverferth CareResource Hawaii

Rose Ann Poyzer Caregiver Award
Nola Unverferth
CareResource Hawaii

State Representative of the Year Award Representative Della Au Belatti

State Representative of the Year Award
Representative Della Au Belatti

State Senator of the Year Award Senator Rosalyn Baker

State Senator of the Year Award
Senator Rosalyn Baker

 

Scholarship Winners

 

Continuing Education
Shannon Larson (Kona Community Hospital)
Natalie Stockton (Maui Memorial Hospital

Community College
Dareen Dameg (Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital)
Rachael Hasner (CareResource Hawaii)

Baccalaureate
Jeramae Marcellano (Straub Clinic & Hospital)
Vergie Bowdern (The Queen’s Medical Center)

Doctorate
Megan Sakamoto-Chun (Castle Home Care)
Vanessa Lui (The Queen’s Medical Center)
Trina Rivers (The Queen’s Medical Center)
Krystina Begonia (Kaiser Permanente)

Masters
Melissa Mansfield (ALTRES Medical)
Trixie Harris (Castle Medical Center)
Jessica Onaga (Pali Momi Medical Center)
Lindsey Vandolah (University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine)

Rich Meiers Health Care
Administration Scholarship
Alyssa Fulgencio

 

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Bill Richter
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Castle Medical Center
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CW Associates, CPAs
Diamond Head Classic
Dr. Ranilo Laygo & Ms. Kathleen Libao-Laygo
Emilie Smith
Farrington Health Academy
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Gary Slovin, Esq.
Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel
Hale Ku’ike Bayside
Hale Ola Kino

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Hawaii Pacific Health
Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki and Golf Club
Hawaiian Airlines
Healthcare Association of Hawaii
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Jamie Velasco
Jim & Beth Hoban
Joan White
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children
Ken Zeri
Ko`olau Golf Club
Michelle Iha-Yu
mPower Hawaii
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Paris Station
Pharmacare Hawaii
Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific
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The Queen’s Medical Center
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2014 Awards & Scholarship Gala

 
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Each year, HAH celebrates the best in the profession with Hawaii healthcare’s equivalent of the academy awards. Please help us to recognize the truly great leaders, advocates, physicians, caregivers and other healthcare professionals at your facility. Awardees will be celebrated at HAH’s annual Awards & Scholarship Dinner on Saturday, November 8 at Ko’olau Ballrooms. This year will be especially meaningful as we celebrate HAH’s 75th anniversary at the dinner.

Guest Details:

Saturday, November 8, 2014 Ko’olau Ballrooms 45-550 Kionaole Road, Kaneohe
Reception begins at 5:30 pm
No-host cocktails/cash bar
Silent Auction
Attire: Best Party Outfit (1930s/40s Optional)


 

Hawaii Healthcare Hero Award Winners

Melissa Champlin, RN, CHPN
Patient Care Manager
Hospice Hawai`i – Lana`i
Melissa Champlin, RN, CHPN

Sandy Na-o, CNA
Certified Nurse Aide
The Queen’s Medical Center – West Oahu
Sandy Na-o, CNA

Heather Sloan, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
Hawaiian Island Ear Nose and Throat Specialists, Inc.
Heather Sloan, APRN

Belinda McGillicuddy, BS, RRT
Respiratory Therapist
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children
Belinda McGillicuddy, BS, RRT

Troy M. Tanji, M.D.
Eye Physician and Surgeon
Eye Surgery Center of Hawaii
Troy M. Tanji, M.D.


 

Peer-Nominated Winners

Advocacy
Arthur A. Ushijima, FACHE
The Queen’s Health System
Arthur Ushijima’s acceptance video

Community Service
Department of Emergency Management
City & County of Honolulu
Mel Kaku’s acceptance video

Distinguished Service – Acute
Charlene Iokia
Hawaii State Hospital
Charlene Iokia’s acceptance video

Distinguished Service – HCH
Karen Luberts
Castle Home Care
Karen Luberts’ acceptance video

Distinguished Service – LTC
Dan Banda
Maunalani Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Dan Banda’s acceptance video

Emergency Manager
Shane Correia, CHEP
The Queen’s Medical Center
Shane Correia’s acceptance video

Executive
Kathy Clark, RN, BSN, MBA, FACHE
Wilcox Memorial Hospital and
Kauai Medical Clinic
Kathy Clark’s acceptance video

Leadership
Andi Kubota, RN, MSN, MBA, PNP, NE-BC
Shriners Hospitals for Children – Honolulu
Andi Kubota’s acceptance video

Physician of the Year
Jonathan Pellett, MD
Shriners Hospitals for Children – Honolulu
Dr. Pellett’s acceptance video

Professional with Heart – HCH
Ann Vongchanphen, OTR
CareResource Hawaii
Ann Vongchanphen’s acceptance video

Professional with Heart – LTC
Denby Nakamoto, COTA
Pearl City Nursing Home
Denby Nakamoto’s acceptance video

Rose Ann Poyzer Caregiver
Connie Rinaldi
Castle Home Care
Connie Rinaldi’s acceptance video

Achievement in Advocacy
Senator David Ige
Senator Ige’s acceptance video

State Senator of the Year
Senator Josh Green, MD
Senator Green’s acceptance video

State Representative of the Year
Representative Sylvia Luke
Representative Luke’s acceptance video


Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to this year’s ten scholarship winners! Participate in this year’s silent auction to help raise funds for next year’s healthcare scholarships.

 

Continuing Education
Rebecca O’Brien (Kauai Veterans Memorial and Samuel Mahelona Hospitals)

Baccalaureate
Sharon Sagapolu (Kaiser Hospital)
Michele Brailo (Wahiawa General)
Blossom Jolonino (Straub Clinic & Hospital)
Kent Pardillo (Wahiawa General Hospital)
Selena Fernandez (Kaiser Hospital)

Masters
Miki’ala Stulen (The Queen’s Medical Center)
Christina Hoang (Diagnostic Laboratory Services)
Emily Lucente (Wilcox Memorial Hospital)

Doctorate
Debbie Harrison (Castle Medical Center)

Rich Meiers Health Care Administration Scholarship
Alyssa Fulgencio

 

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Jamie Velasco
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2013 Awards & Scholarship Gala

 
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On September 7, 2013, more than three hundred and sixty health care leaders gathered in Ko’olau Brand Ballroom to recognize excellence in health care and invest in the future of Hawaii’s health care by providing scholarships.

The HAH Awards & Scholarship Dinner theme for 2013 was “A Night of Stars”, focused on giving the stars of healthcare who improve and save lives every day the recognition they so deserve.

Actors, actresses and directors get paparazzi followers and red carpet welcomes. At HAH’s annual Awards & Scholarship Dinner, the stars of health care in Hawaii took center stage.

The evening glittered with red-carpet-inspired attire, champagne and one real “lucky diamond.” Shining most brightly were the caregivers, physicians, leaders and behind-the-scenes heroes who profoundly impact the people they serve.

Congratulations to the 2013 honorees and scholarship recipients!

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Congratulations 2013 HAH Awardees!

Meet the leaders who are transforming healthcare in the state, inspiring their peers and changing the lives of their patients.

View acceptance speeches on HAH’s youtube channel.


Peer-Nominated Winners

Advocacy Joy Barua, MBA, MA-OC Kaiser Permanente – HawaiiJoy Barua is Kaiser Permamente’s Director of Community Benefit and Health Policy. Described by his nominator as a “health architect” Joy’s commitment to health advocacy is remarkable. Joy was …

Advocacy
Joy Barua, MBA, MA-OC
Kaiser Permanente – Hawaii

Joy Barua is Kaiser Permamente’s Director of Community Benefit and Health Policy. Described by his nominator as a “health architect” Joy’s commitment to health advocacy is remarkable. Joy was instrumental in the passage of recent legislation to make communities more walkable and bikeable, institute electronic EBT terminals at city farmers markets, and promote farm-to-school and other healthier meal alternatives for schools. HAH is particularly grateful for his instrumental role in bringing best practices from Kaiser to the table to help launch the statewide Hospital Community Health Needs Assessment.

Community Service Melissa Jackson Zilber Family FoundationMelissa Jackson serves on Castle Medical Center’s Governing Board and is chairperson of the Fundraising Committee. Melissa is an active member of the community who supports initiatives that e…

Community Service
Melissa Jackson
Zilber Family Foundation

Melissa Jackson serves on Castle Medical Center’s Governing Board and is chairperson of the Fundraising Committee. Melissa is an active member of the community who supports initiatives that enhance the quality of services and access to care. She is also a champion for improving childhood nutrition. Her nominator describes her as a “true community and hospital asset”.

Distinguished Service – Acute Ruby Hayasaka, RD, MS, MA Castle Medical CenterRuby Hayasaka is Director of Nutritional Services at Castle Medical Center. Her nominator says of her: “Ruby is one of the most innovative, creative, and energetic individu…

Distinguished Service – Acute
Ruby Hayasaka, RD, MS, MA
Castle Medical Center

Ruby Hayasaka is Director of Nutritional Services at Castle Medical Center. Her nominator says of her: “Ruby is one of the most innovative, creative, and energetic individuals that I have ever had the privilege of working with.” Passionate about health, wellness and local farming, Ruby has made farmers market produce available for staff on a daily basis and created a Farm Roof at the hospital.

Distinguished Service – Home Care and Hospice Lea Anne Davis St. Francis Healthcare System of HawaiiLea Anne Davis is a call center scheduling representative at St. Francis Hospice. Lea Anne is honored tonight for her thoughtfulness, positive attitu…

Distinguished Service – Home Care and Hospice
Lea Anne Davis
St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii

Lea Anne Davis is a call center scheduling representative at St. Francis Hospice. Lea Anne is honored tonight for her thoughtfulness, positive attitude, exemplary customer service and going out of her way to help her co-workers and callers. Her nominator shared that “The passion she has for what she does is seen in each and every phone call. She is able to calm patients in their most anxious moments and get them the help they need.”

Distinguished Service – Long Term Care Joy C. Connell, RN Oahu Care FacilityJoy Connell is a Nursing Supervisor at Oahu Care Facility. Joy is appreciated for her cheerful friendly demeanor and the countless acts of kindness she does for patients thr…

Distinguished Service – Long Term Care
Joy C. Connell, RN
Oahu Care Facility

Joy Connell is a Nursing Supervisor at Oahu Care Facility. Joy is appreciated for her cheerful friendly demeanor and the countless acts of kindness she does for patients throughout the day. In addition, she trains and mentors staff, and takes on extra responsibility with a smile. Her nominator says “we are forever grateful she chose Oahu Care Facility to work!”

Emergency Manager Gail Miyahira, OTR, CEAS, CGS, BLS, CHEP Maui Memorial Medical CenterGail Miyahira is the Emergency Management Coordinator at Maui Memorial Medical Center and Maui County Area Coordinator for HAH Emergency Services. Gail’s efforts …

Emergency Manager
Gail Miyahira, OTR, CEAS, CGS, BLS, CHEP
Maui Memorial Medical Center

Gail Miyahira is the Emergency Management Coordinator at Maui Memorial Medical Center and Maui County Area Coordinator for HAH Emergency Services. Gail’s efforts have increased hospital preparedness, response capabilities and awareness among staff and community partners. She has increased emergency management participation within the hospital significantly, and has engaged community partners to ensure the highest level of preparedness and collaboration in the case of a community emergency response.

 
Leadership – Acute Martha B. Smith, MBA, MPH, FACHE Kapi`olani Medical Center for Women and ChildrenMartha Smith is CEO of Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children. Martha is well known for leading many charges on many fronts, including est…

Leadership – Acute
Martha B. Smith, MBA, MPH, FACHE
Kapi`olani Medical Center for Women and Children

Martha Smith is CEO of Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children. Martha is well known for leading many charges on many fronts, including establishing a bone marrow collection program after the closure of HMC, collaborating within and outside of the hospital, supporting clinical research, and being a champion for quality. Her nominator shares that Leadership abounds but building a legacy does not. It takes a high level of effective leadership prowess and skill to work with a massive team of staff, physicians, communities, payers, technologies, regulations and others in a complex network and changing environment.

Leadership – Home Care and Hospice Melissa K. K. Ah Ho-Mauga, MBA St. Francis Healthcare System of HawaiiMelissa Ah Ho-Mauga is Director of Revenue Management at St. Francis Home Care. Her “lead by example” attitude has often placed her in the foref…

Leadership – Home Care and Hospice
Melissa K. K. Ah Ho-Mauga, MBA
St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii

Melissa Ah Ho-Mauga is Director of Revenue Management at St. Francis Home Care. Her “lead by example” attitude has often placed her in the forefront with clinicians, patients and families. Whenever there are new programs developed in the community, she is one of the key people to sit down and work out processes with the payer or providers. She is recognized for her depth of knowledge, her ethical standards and her commitment to the community. As her nominator shared, she “shows us what customer service should look like.”

Leadership – Long Term Care Vincent H.S. Lee, FACHE, BCD Leahi HospitalVincent Lee is CEO for the Oahu Region of Hawaii Health System Corporation. In more than 25 years in the health care industry, Vince has proven to be an exemplary leader, role mo…

Leadership – Long Term Care
Vincent H.S. Lee, FACHE, BCD
Leahi Hospital

Vincent Lee is CEO for the Oahu Region of Hawaii Health System Corporation. In more than 25 years in the health care industry, Vince has proven to be an exemplary leader, role model and visionary for both his employees and the communities they serve. He is responsible for approximately 460 employees and over 500 patients at any given point in time during an average year. From a few of the many letters in support of Vince’s nomination: “Vince is a true leader. He doesn’t push others to follow him; he inspires them to do so. Vince is the rare type of executive who leads, effectively, with both his head and his heart.” “Throughout the community, Vince is known as a health care leader, innovator, mentor and collaborator. Vince Lee is more than a leader; he is a valued resource, trusted guide, and a friend to Hawaii’s health care system.”

Physician of the Year Anna Ursula Loengard, MD St. Francis Healthcare System of HawaiiDr. Anna Loengard is Chief Medical officer at St. Francis Healthcare System. Lauded as a collaborative visionary, Dr. Loengard focuses on the continuum of care. Th…

Physician of the Year
Anna Ursula Loengard, MD
St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii

Dr. Anna Loengard is Chief Medical officer at St. Francis Healthcare System. Lauded as a collaborative visionary, Dr. Loengard focuses on the continuum of care. The quality of un-rushed interactions with her patients is important to her, and she is looked to by staff, physicians and the community as a teacher. She was named a Best Doctor for the fourth consecutive year. A colleague at St. Francis Hospice describes her as “the consummate advocate for hospice patients” and a pioneer in successfully advocating for innovations in Hawaii’s health plans regarding hospice care. She reaches out to other healthcare providers as well as the general public to collaboratively develop solutions to meet the healthcare needs of Hawaii’s fast-growing aging population.

Professional with Heart – Acute Jayne Tsuchiyama, Dipl. O.M., L.Ac. The Queen’s Medical CenterJayne Tsuchiyama is an acupuncturist at The Queen’s Medical Center Cancer Center. Her nominator shares that for most of her patients, Jayne’s acupuncture v…

Professional with Heart – Acute
Jayne Tsuchiyama, Dipl. O.M., L.Ac.
The Queen’s Medical Center

Jayne Tsuchiyama is an acupuncturist at The Queen’s Medical Center Cancer Center. Her nominator shares that for most of her patients, Jayne’s acupuncture visit is the highlight of their week. At least one patient credits Jayne with saving her life. Her value to patients is demonstrated by the numerous letters and thank you calls from patients and their caregivers. Her value to the community is demonstrated by her contribution to research, her appointment to the State Board of Acupuncture by Governor Abercrombie, and multiple years of grant funding from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation.

Professional with Heart – Home Care and Hospice Patricia Ha, BA, MPT St. Francis Home CarePatricia Ha is a physical therapist with St. Francis Home Care. Her nominator describes her as observant, attentive and empathic—a nurse, social worker and the…

Professional with Heart – Home Care and Hospice
Patricia Ha, BA, MPT
St. Francis Home Care

Patricia Ha is a physical therapist with St. Francis Home Care. Her nominator describes her as observant, attentive and empathic—a nurse, social worker and therapist all rolled into one. Pat is a therapist who doesn’t give up, and takes time to find out what motivators may help the patient achieve her goals. She is honored for her commitment and perseverance, and for her deeply compassionate care of people.

 
Rose Ann Poyzer Caregiver Geraldine Kalilikane CareResource HawaiiGeraldine Kalilikane is a home health aide working as a home care specialist with CareResource Hawaii. Her nominator shared that Geraldine’s paramount quality is sensitivity to the ne…

Rose Ann Poyzer Caregiver
Geraldine Kalilikane
CareResource Hawaii

Geraldine Kalilikane is a home health aide working as a home care specialist with CareResource Hawaii. Her nominator shared that Geraldine’s paramount quality is sensitivity to the needs of her client and their family. Geri considers the entire family even the family dog as her client. One client shared that “she is very precious to us, we consider her a part of our family, we just love her.” Geraldine exemplifies dedication to the provision of the highest quality of care and is a credit to the health care profession.

Achievement in Advocacy Senator Rosalyn BakerSenator Baker consistently strives to introduce and support legislation that protects consumers and patients across the state. She understands the nuances and complexities of the legislature and with this…

Achievement in Advocacy
Senator Rosalyn Baker

Senator Baker consistently strives to introduce and support legislation that protects consumers and patients across the state. She understands the nuances and complexities of the legislature and with this knowledge she develops and supports legislation that will make Hawaii a safer and healthier place. Some of her notable recent legislative achievements are passage of oral chemotherapy coverage, colon cancer screening coverage and the state health care exchange coverage enabling laws. Senator Baker was also instrumental in increasing the cigarette tax to provide funding for tobacco control and cancer research.

State Senator of the Year Senator Suzanne Chun OaklandSenator Chun Oakland is being recognized for her continued efforts to represent the underserved, not only in her district but across the state. With her vigilance she continues to strive to seek …

State Senator of the Year
Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland

Senator Chun Oakland is being recognized for her continued efforts to represent the underserved, not only in her district but across the state. With her vigilance she continues to strive to seek funding for those individuals who are most in need of state services such as Medicaid and public health services. Senator Chun Oakland leads the Kapuna Caucus and recently championed passage of several bills related to elder care which addressed liability insurance, transparency of inspections, and financial abuse and fund a position for an Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia Services Coordinator.

State Representative of the Year Representative Della Au BelattiRepresentative Belatti is deeply concerned about access to care for all of Hawaii’s people. She came into a new role as Chair of the House Committee on Health this year and has dived in…

State Representative of the Year
Representative Della Au Belatti

Representative Belatti is deeply concerned about access to care for all of Hawaii’s people. She came into a new role as Chair of the House Committee on Health this year and has dived in full force learning about health care issues, participating in stakeholder workgroups to improve public health and wholeheartedly supporting the HAH legislative agenda including the sustainability programs for hospitals and long term care facilities. Representative Belatti has also actively participated in the Hawaii Hospitals Community Health Needs Assessment stakeholder meetings and is an advocate for collaboration across disciplines.

 
 

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