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Vol. 24 • No. 38 • Sept. 14, 2015
Benefit Dinner Illuminates
AN EVENING AT THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN
Hotel is always alluring. When it’s a benefit for The Queen’s Medical Center, it becomes positively irresistible. “The community always responds with strong support,”
confirmed Marc Inouye, Fund Development. “Our goal was to net $450,000 and
we raised a net of over $585,000.”
This year’s benefit was co-chaired by
David Hulihee and Allen Uyeda. Allen
commented that although he has hosted
before, this is the first time he has done
so as a Trustee, and that with each passing year he learns more and more about
the positive impact Queen’s has on health
care and the community.
Daniel Alam, MD and Christopher
Klem, MD, of the Queen’s Head & Neck
Institute, beneficiary of this year’s Punchbowl campus Giving Campaign, spoke
about their innovative whole life approach
to medicine. As a reflection of the positive spirit of the Head & Neck Institute,
a special performance was put together
with a cast of physicians, nurses, dentists, dietitians, technicians, community
members and significantly, survivors from
the Queen’s Head & Neck Cancer Support Group, who call themselves “The
Warriors.” Their group provides hope to
newly diagnosed patients as they learn
from each other how Warriors, despite
lingering challenges from the battle with
cancer, continue to live life to its fullest.
Theatre professionals Malindi Fickle and
Roslyn Catracchia volunteered their time
and expertise to create the touching performance. The disparate group tackled
the odds of scheduling and rehearsed
twice a week for a month to prepare for
the illuminating benefit performance. “We
wanted to shine the light on the brilliant
work of the Head & Neck Institute,” said
a participant.
Grateful patient R. Kawehilani Akau
shared her dramatic story. “In the spring
of 2008, I was diagnosed with a rare tu(Continued on page 2.)
Our Commitment,
Our Promise.
Queen’s Staff Share their stories:
I get to know each [patient] as a person and it
feels like a family here. The team is my family,
too; we work closely together, and great teamwork helps with the work flow. When our patients recover, we present them with a certificate
of healing and have them ring a bell so the whole
floor can share in the joy of their recovery.
—Maria Jacinto, Physician Practice Assistant
Wound Care Center
Want to take the Pledge? Join us!
QMC Punchbowl:
Harkness Kiosk: Sept. 14 & 15, 11am - 1pm
QMC West O‘ahu:
Wednesday, September 23, 12–1:30pm
North Hawai‘i Community Hospital:
Friday, September 25, 2:30–3:30pm
CareResource Hawai‘i (Kona):
Friday, September 25, 12–1:30pm
Diagnostic Lab Services (Halawa):
Tuesday, September 29, 11am–1pm
CareResource Hawai‘i (O‘ahu):
Wednesday, September 30, 3–4pm
Molokai General Hospital:
date coming soon
Queen’s Health Care Centers:
A one time only performance, “Feel the Light”, pays tribute to Head & Neck cancer survivors
and the work of the Head & Neck Institute at the annual benefit dinner.
date coming soon
Benefit Dinner Illuminates
Grateful patient R. Kawehilani Akau with her
husband Patrick F. K. Akau, Sr.
mor in my upper jaw. The doctor’s solution
was a complete resection which would
involve cutting my face along my hairline
from the top of my forehead down to my
chin, breaking my jaw and replacing it with
a titanium jaw and then living with a complete set of dentures for the rest of my life. I
chose to wait for technology to catch up.
At last I was referred to Dr. Alam and Dr.
Klem and we scheduled surgery.
“The greatest thanks I can give is to
show you my life hasn’t changed since
surgery. I attended my son’s graduation,
I graduated and am currently working
towards my Master’s Degree. I recently
rode ATVs at Kualoa Ranch to celebrate
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my husband’s 50th birthday.
“Queen Emma’s love for her people
is reflected in her determination to create a place of healing, restoration, and
recovery here in Hawai‘i. Now it is our
turn, our privilege, our commitment to her
legacy. Let’s join together and support our
Queen’s Head & Neck Institute for generations to come,” Kawehilani concluded.
A special mahalo goes to Barry and
Virginia Weinman for kicking off the auction portion of the benefit with a $50,000
matching gift. Those who didn’t attend
Daniel Klem, MD, Whitney Limm, MD, and
Christopher Lam, MD.
the event will have an opportunity to contribute to the Head & Neck Institute during this year’s Employee Giving Campaign
that begins at the end of September and
runs through October.
Cocktails on the lawn of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel preceded dinner, entertainment and a Silent
& Live Auction at the annual fundraiser event.
Mary Nakasuji-Yoshino Dances into Retirement
“IT’S BEEN AN INCREDIBLE adventure,”
said Mary Nakasuji-Yoshino, MSW, at her
recent retirement tea. Twenty four years
ago Mary’s first assignment was in Neurology, but always ready to accept a challenge, she willingly transferred departments whenever the need for a social
worker cropped up. Units she worked on
include Pauahi 4, QET8 Orthopedics, the
ICU, QET10 Labor & Delivery/Post Partum, Pauahi 6 Cardiac, QET7 Oncology,
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and finally the Cancer Center. An active
mentor and teacher who loves sharing her
knowledge, Mary has supervised many
students including those from the Okinawa University. She is fluent in Japanese
and found it especially rewarding to speak
directly to students without a translator.
Mary cited projects such as LiveStrong,
the Survivorship Program and training
new hires as just a few of her additional
duties over the years.
Mary’s next adventure will be in San
Antonio, Texas where she and her husband Dennis will help care for their nephews during their father’s deployment.
“I’m indirectly serving my country,” Mary
proclaimed. Mary and Dennis will also be
looking for places to rhumba, a passion
developed since their own daughter left
the nest. “We used to leave weddings
when the band came on, now we dance
all night and leave when they do!,” she
laughed. They also already have plans for
a Las Vegas getaway and maybe Japan.
QMC president Art Ushijima stated,
“Social Workers are the unsung heroes of
health care. They do the work that many
don’t want to do, and many times don’t
get the recognition they deserve. I know
you’re not really retiring, just moving to
another phase in your career.”
Mary admitted that she’s excited about
the work the Cancer Center is doing and
maybe a little sad she won’t be a part of it.
But she is also confident that her department has been left in good hands.
QEC Diabetes Ed Group Dynamic Works
“I NEVER REALIZED HOW IMPORTANT
diet and exercise really are,” stated a participant in the Diabetes Education class at
the Queen Emma Clinics. And that in a nutshell sums up exactly why diabetes education is perhaps the most powerful tool in
the fight against diabetes. The prevalence
of diabetes has reached epic proportions
affecting nearly 600,000 people in Hawai’i
and 29 million nationwide. At the Queen
Emma Clinics, about a dozen patients recently completed a 12-week education
class modeled after the one at Kokua
Kalihi Valley (KKV) which uses the Partners in Care curriculum. Sheryl Yoshimura,
RD, from the KKV program helped put the
group centered program together and offered her guidance, participation and wellreceived recipes
“I try to make the recipes simple, using only a few ingredients, but still very
tasty,” Sheryl explained. “I want to show
how easy it can be to eat well.” Everyone
heartily dug into the food and agreed it
was indeed delicious.
“But I don’t want to have to eat like
a rabbit!,” one patient wasn’t afraid to
loudly proclaim. Everyone laughed, as it
was gently pointed out that the recommended plant based diet does not mean
plant exclusive. He confessed, “This class
saved my life. It’s so comfortable to come
here and so welcoming. I learned so many things, this class is excellent.” He admitted he’s not an easy patient, that maybe he owes some apologies to staff and
fellow patients for his surly behavior. “But
you know what? Over here, the patients
come first. They really helped me out.”
John Misailidis, MD, said the staff gets
an education too. “It helps us learn how
to care for all of you,” he told the gathering. And that’s the beauty of the group
dynamic. They come together and share
their stories and experiences. They learn
Queen Emma Clinics Diabetes Education class staff: (from left to right) John Misailidis MD,
Roxanne Jaudon, IS Coordinator, Sheryl Yoshimura, RD, MPH, LDN, CDE, Kokua Kalihi Valley,
Maryann Magdirila, MA, Skye Larosa, CMA, Jan Takara RN, CDE, Jodi Hokama, RD, Marilyn
Nalawagan, RMA, CPC, and Umesh Gheewala, MD. Not pictured: Kim Kehoe-Brown, APRN.
that they are not suffering alone and
exchange ideas about what works and
what doesn’t. “It’s a learning process for
everyone, and studies show that group
visits improve care,” Dr. Misailidis added.
Another patient confided that she
has asthma and also had cancer. “I went
through chemotherapy. But I tell you, diabetes is harder, you really have to work
to stay healthy,” she admitted. “Now, I’m
helping my whole family learn too, so we
can all live healthy together.”
Sessions include check ins with doctors and staff who monitor vitals such as
glucose, blood pressure and whether or
not doctor appointments have been kept
or missed. Staff share information on
subjects including diet, exercise, cholesterol, stress management, foot care and
medications/glucose. Talking story is a
key component of the meetings and allows issues to surface that may not otherwise be addressed. Mark Mundon, the
father of staff member medical assistant
Skye Larosa, shared his story. He successfully used diet and exercise to reduce his glucose levels without insulin.
“Take tiny steps and work your way up,”
he encouraged. “I know it’s hard, but you
gotta try.” Mark started a garden and
found it provided fresh veggies and a
convenient form of stress relief, another
major health risk factor. “It’s a win win,”
he smiled.
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Language of Caring @QMC-Punchbowl
Language of Caring princi- • Helps listener hear entire message and
ples, taught in modules, are highly effective
avoid missing cues
tools in keeping the Queen’s Patients First
Pledge. The current module is “Practice of Reminders
• September 1 - October 31 Focus on
Presence.” Here are the highlights:
Practice of Presence
What is Practice of Presence?
• Managers to schedule 30-minute
• Quieting the mind
staff workshops
• Focusing on exact moment at hand and • Workshops during first month;
the person you’re with
put module into daily practice during
• Listening fully without judging
second month
•
Practice tips at languageofcaring.com
Why is it important?
or
the Queen’s Intranet
• Helps people feel connected
•
Reach
out to Misty Crouch, RN
• Increases trust
(691-4632/[email protected])
• Decreases anxiety
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A SMART START TO SOCIAL SECURITY
the final HR sponsored retirement workshop, will be held on Thursday, September 17, from 12:00 - 1:00 pm in the
Queen’s Conference Center room 203.
Register online at http://eww.queens.
org/hr/registration/retirement.asp.
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CORRECTION: NEW NSICU PHONE
extensions (QET5 Ewa 691-5423 and
QET5 DH 691-5425) “go live” on Monday, September 28. The “go live” date
for the NSICU Expansion is December
1, 2015.
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INFLUENZA (FLU) VACCINATIONS
for QMC-Punchbowl employees, medical staff, volunteers and health care students are now available. Employees who
decline the flu vaccinations will be re-
quired to wear a mask whenever they
have close interactions or direct contact
with patients, or prepare patient foods
and medications, or handle patient supplies/equipment during influenza season.
Shots will be offered at the Harkness
Kiosk Monday - Thursday, September
14 - 17, from 7:00 am - 12:00 pm. After
that, vaccinations will be given 24/7 to
staff in the Emergency Department and
on Pauahi 4. Employee Health will also
provide vaccinations Monday – Friday,
September 9 – 17, 10:00 – 11:00 am; 1:00
– 2:00 pm and Monday - Friday (except
holidays), from September 21. POB 2
Pharmacy will also give free vaccinations
to employees only, Monday - Friday, from
9:00 am - 4:30 pm. For more information,
contact Ruth Honda(691-7289/rhonda@
queens.org), Michelle Taylor(691-5404/
[email protected]) or Jan Pang (6914664/[email protected]).
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PEDIATRIC NEUROCRITICAL CARE:
Managing the Kritical Keiki II will be
held on Friday and Saturday, November
6 and 7, at Aulani, a Disney Resort &
Spa. CE Credits are available for physicians, ACEP, nurses, and EMS personnel. Conference participants should make
reservations ASAP while rooms are still
available at the conference rate. Register
early. The 2012 conference hit capacity;
there was a 50+ person waitlist and no
onsite registrations were taken. For more
information and to register email cme@
queens.org or call 691-7009.
Diabetes Education
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Throughout Mark’s presentation folks
spoke up, asking questions or just making comments. The easy back and forth
exchange made it clear how the group
situation helps everyone be comfortable
about asking for help or clarification.
“I think I’m gonna really miss everybody,” someone said as the session was
winding down. “We learned a lot, but we
made friends, too. It’s been great.”
The next session begins October 1.
Call 691-4970 for more information.
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QHS/QMC Pres. . . . . . . .Art Ushijima
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The Queen’s Health Systems consists of The
Queen’s Medical Center, The Queen’s Medical
Center – West O’ahu, The Queen’s Health Care
Centers, Queen Emma Land Company, Queen’s
Development Corporation, Queen’s Insurance
Exchange, Inc., Molokai General Hospital and
North Hawai‘i Community Hospital, and has
ownership interests in CareResource Hawai‘i,
Hamamatsu/Queen’s PET Imaging Center, and
Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc.
www.queens.org
The Queen’s Health Systems is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit corporation
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