Volume 18, Issue No. 31 - July 27, 2009

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A Weekly Publication for the People of Queen’s • Vol. 18 • No. 31 • July 27, 2009
Grand Heritage Day Celebrates 150th
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Heritage Day 2009, celebrating Queen’s
150th Anniversary, was everything it
should’ve been. It was reverent, beginning at Mauna ‘Ala, the Royal Mausoleum, as ‘ohana rededicated themselves
to the mission of the King and Queen. It
was big and brassy, courtesy of the Royal Hawaiian Band. The band recreated
history, as they also performed at the
opening of the Pauahi Wing in 1905 under the name Hawaii Government Band.
It was a day of reunions among old
friends, as past Heritage Day committee members returned to celebrate. An
overwhelming number of staff sported
special 150th aloha wear, many custom
made from Heritage Day fabric.
Heritage Day was loaded with dignitaries. As the top three took their turns
at the mic, it was evident that Queen’s
is more than a place of medical care. In
a century and a half, Queen’s has become a part of the community, touching
lives in unimaginable ways. Mayor Mufi
Hanneman remarked on his own birth
at Queen’s; Lt. Governor Duke Aiona regaled with mock exaggeration tales of
being bedside at the birth of his children;
and Governor Linda Lingle commented
on Queen’s from the standpoint of both
a patient and a neighbor. “When I hear
the ambulance sirens or the helicopter,”
she said, “I think, ‘someone is going to
Queen’s to be saved.’”
The 2009 Heritage Day theme was
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charity—manawale‘a—which Diane Paloma, Director of Queen’s Native Hawaiian Health program and Heritage Day
Chair, defined as “the disposition of joy
or happiness.” Joy was freely shared by
the Iolani School halau, joining the festivities for the very first time. Kumu hula
Snowbird Bento performed in front of
the Kamehameha tomb in Nuuanu and
at the opening ceremony. Her hula noho
spoke of Queen’s Emma’s beautiful and
renowned hair. The Queen wore her ‘ehu
tresses in the Victorian upsweep familiar
from her portraits. But in the evening,
for her ku‘uipo, her King, she let the hair-
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pins fall, releasing her flowing locks.
Music is the underlying thread of
Heritage Day, uniting each piece of
the event like flowers in a lei. Performances by award winners Kupaoa and
Kainani Kahuanaele led up to Heritage
Day. Kumu Snowbird strummed her ukulele and gently sang at Mauna ‘Ala as
ho‘okupu were presented. At QMC, musicians warmed the stage, then serenaded
patient floors. The Heritage Day committee and Queen’s leadership presented an
oli as their ho‘okupu, the Women’s Health
Center hula class danced and Na Hokuhanohano Group of the Year Kaukahi
anchored the day at Naea Courtyard. Every speaker, including Trustee Eric Yeaman and Employee of the Year Val Heu,
touched on the key to Queen’s success—
the people behind the medicine.
Heritage Day celebrates the past, but
looks forward to the next 150 years.
Ahahui Ka‘ahumanu president Donna
Lei Smythe reflected on the preservation of history as vital, telling the large
crowd, “We are all tied together through
our past and our relationships to our
ali‘i. That connection remains unbroken today…. Keep this dream alive….”
Discovering Queen’s for the First Time
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Award winning video journalist Emme
Tomimbang is noted for telling the
stories of life in these islands. Her latest production is The Queen’s Medical
Center: 150 Years of Moments, set to air
on KHON 2 on Thursday, July 30 at
9:00 pm with a re-broadcast on Saturday, August 1, at 4:00 pm. Written and
produced with Lynne Waters, the onehour special promises to reveal new
photos and footage.
“I had been to Queen’s many times
to visit friends and family, but never
knew its historical background until
now,” Emme said. She became interested in Hawaii’s early history after researching and producing her documentary, 100 Years of Filipinos in Hawaii two
years ago. “It was exciting to discover
what Hawaii and [one of] the first hospitals in the Pacific was like 150 years
ago,” she added.
As QMC ‘ohana members, staff here
are familiar with the story of our
royal founding, though seeing it from
new eyes will certainly be worthwhile.
For employees, the real highlights
may come in the form of the “heartwarming and inspirational stories of
the individuals who are QMC family today.” Look for Security’s Jesse Gamiao, former Fabulous Krush
member and recent Employee of the
Month. Ruth Honda, RN, and Paula
Yoshioka, VP, will share their new-
Above: Emme Tomimbang and camera
man Tom Gillen capture a few frames at
Mauna ’Ala on Heritage Day to add to the
upcoming TV special which airs on Thursday, July 30 at 9:00 pm on KHON.
found perspectives as employees who
were also patients. Recovering cancer
patient Patti Milburn explains why
she still comes back to Queen’s. Eric
Keawe, son of beloved Hawaiian music icon Aunty Genoa Keawe, shares
his reflections of Aunty’s final days
and the aloha spirit they found prevalent at Queen’s.
A segment on keeping the Queen’s
vision alive will touch on the road
toward the next 150 years and the
medical advancements that will lead
us there. Topics include a visit to the
Research Department; interviews with
medical students who explain how being Hawaiian and being raised in Hawaii has shaped their personal philosophies of patient treatment; the
melding of traditional Hawaiian heal-
ing; and 21st century state-of-the art
Western medicine.
Emme reflected: “To think of how
ahead of her time Queen Emma was, as
in the greening of the hospital grounds,
which today is considered paramount
for good health…on to how Queen’s
has come full circle, and is now attempting to include more traditional
healing practices in their programs…I
have so much respect and empathy for
Queen Emma. In spite of her personal
tragedies, she persevered and tenaciously worked toward the health and
welfare of her people.”
Set your DVRs everyone or maybe
plan a party and sit back and enjoy
watching as The Queen’s Medical Center’s amazing story is told to all, many
for the very first time.
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The office of Darlena Chadwick, VP Patient Care, has been
moved to QET 1. Darlena’s phone
and fax numbers have not changed.
Please call 547-4742 for directions.
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QET 10 Postpartum lactation counselors are holding a bake sale on Tuesday,
August 4, in celebration of the 2009
World Breastfeeding Week (August 1
to 7). Treats will be sold from 11:00 am
to 1:00 pm (or until sold out) near the
Kinau ground ATM. Proceeds from the
sale will be donated to Hawaii Mother’s
Milk, a non-profit organization which
supports outpatient breastfeeding.
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TAMGI (The Anesthesia Medical Group,
Inc.) is now an MDX Hawaii participating provider of The Queen’s Health Care
Sell:
’02 Ford Windstar: blue, 30K mi, needs
head gasket repairs and more. Highest bidder. Submit bid before August 1 to mmiller@
queens.org. Questions? Call 537-7397.
Bike: Huffy, boys BMX. $70. Mt bike: Giant,
18-spd. $500. Pull up: Powerhouse dip rack
set. $400. Bench set: With Bench press. $150.
’88 Harley: Soft Tail Heritage custom bike.
$13,000. Call 265-1133.
’08 Scion Tc: Black, auto, 1800 mi, Martket rims
& exhaust, rear spoiler, mn rf, vry good cond.
$1,600 obo or take over payment w/cash. 808384-0092 or email [email protected].
Moped: 6 mo old, blk, w/chain/lock & 2 helmets. Ownr movd to mainland. $1,250. Call
Virg @ 547-4662.
Rent:
Room for rent: $450 incl utils, $550 w/o.
808-585-5451.
Across fr QMC: 1/1 cozy, sec bldg, laundry facil-
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Plan. Reminder: when scheduled for
outpatient surgery, be sure to ask your
physician to choose an MDX Hawaii
participating anesthesiologist. Note
that even if an anesthesiologist practices at Queen’s or other participating
facilities, he or she may not be a participating provider. Check for participation
by visiting the Queen’s Intranet or calling MDX Customer Service at 522-7560
on Oahu, or 1-800-856-4668 toll-free
from the Neighbor Islands.
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The Flu & You is the topic of the
Wednesday, July 29, free Speaking of
Health community lecture to be held at
The Queen’s Conference Center at 6:00
pm. Join infectious disease specialist
Alan Tice, MD, as he discusses the subject in depth. Registration is required;
call 537-7117.
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There is a pre-sale of Trauma Symposium T-shirts through July 30. Shirts
S to XL are $9; XXL is $10. Payment may
be made by cash or check. Pick-up is at
Kinau 404 from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm,
but call 547-4247 or 537-7031 first.
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Join the Queen’s team for the 16th annual American Heart Association
Heart Walk on Saturday, August 1, at
Kapiolani Park. Donate or register to
walk at www.oahuheartwalk.org. To volunteer, please contact John Scherry at
[email protected] or at 545-8559.
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Join the Queen’s team for the 2009
Alzheimer’s Association Memory
Walk on Saturday, September 12. The
event starts at 7:00 am at Fisherman’s
Wharf. Afterwards, participants are
invited to the Ward Warehouse for
food, prizes and entertainment. The
entry deadline is September 1. The
Queen’s team captain is Bret Flynn,
ity, elevator. Avail 8/1. $1,100. Ronna 721-1966.
Services:
Babysitter: Reliable & affordable, flexible hrs
M - F. Experience w/infants & toddlers. Ref on
req. Call 595-6360.
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MD. Register at www.alz.org/hawaii or
call Christine at 537-7361.
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The Queen’s Toastmasters Club recently achieved President’s Distinguished Club status, the top designation a club can achieve. This is a result of
the combined efforts of many members
whose individual and collective achievements culminated in meeting all 10 goals
in the Distinguished Club Program.
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The American Holistic Nurses Association Networking meeting on August 5 features Kim Kehoe, Cardiac Holistic Nurse Practitioner, who will present
“Mindfulness: A Practice for Everyday
Life.” All are invited to this free event at
the KCC Kopiko Building, rooms 127128. For more information, call Carol E.
Gutierrez, APRN, at 721-3605.
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A new Weight Watchers at Queen’s
session will begin on Tuesday, August
4 if 15 people sign up to participate.
For more information, contact Rocky
Lee at 585-5326 or at [email protected].
Visit www.weightwatchers.com for an
overview of the program.
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Queen’s Basketball League week
six results are: Nurses 31-Crisis 28; PT
44-DLS 20; Security 49-CPD/Maint
32; OR 45-OR B Team 37. Games
start at 6:00 pm every Wednesday at
Kilauea Gym. See www.theqbl.com for
more information.
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