Hawaii Pacific Health

Hawaii Pacific Health partnered with Stanford Medicine to host the recent 2025 Caring for Adults and Teens With Congenital Heart Disease (CATCH) Hawaii Conference. More than 100 participants, including providers and staff from across HPH, attended the three-day conference held in February at the Four Seasons Oahu at Ko Olina. Faculty came from 19 different congenital heart programs, medical schools and research institutes from Hawaii, California, Washington, Oregon, Minnesota, Canada, Norway and Australia. Congenital heart disease (CHD) affects approximately 1% of children born worldwide and can range in complexity, from conditions requiring immediate specialized care to those that can remain undiagnosed until later in life. Regardless of the diagnosis and intervention, CHD requires lifetime follow-up and management of potential secondary complications. Decades of advances in diagnosis and trating CHD have significantly improved patient outcomes, resulting in a rapidly growing population of children and adults living with the disease. However, survival does not always mean high quality of life. This is why caregivers work hard to find ways to ensure improved care translates to healthy and meaningful lives for patients. The conference focused on this topic as speakers from HPH, Stanford Medicine and other distinguished medical centers offered presentations on the theme of this year's conference, "State of the Heart: The Future of Adult Congenital Heart Disease," highlighting recent innovations in managing adult CHD, an overview of new approaches to clinical care and insights into the patient experience. The program was co-chaired by Dr. Andras Bratincsak, HPHMG pediatric and adult congenital cardiologist at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children, and Dr. George Lui, adult congenital cardiologist and medical director of The Adult Congenital Heart Program at Stanford, a Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford and Stanford Health Care collaboration, pictured in the first photo.

We're excited to be a part of Hawaii's premier pickleball tournament as Honolulu welcomes the inaugural Hawaii Pacific Health ESPN Honolulu Open, April 10-13, at the Hawaii Convention Center. The tournament will feature more than 33 indoor courts, accommodating a diverse range of players from amateurs to professionals. 🏆 🏓 Not only is this a great event promoting health and wellness, but a portion of the net proceeds from the tournament will support Hui Mahi'ai Aina - Waimanalo Houseless Camp, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for those in need and the houseless population in Waimanalo.

Eligible for up to a $5,000 signing bonus! If you are a detail-oriented, compassionate professional with a strong sense of responsibility, join the Wilcox Medical Center Medical Surgical team as a clinical assistant. In this role, you'll support patient care by assisting with nursing procedures, providing essential health care service procedures and performing certain clerical services. We are looking for someone who is motivated and shares our commitment to delivering the highest quality health care to Hawaii’s people. Apply now: https://bit.ly/4ccrUm2

Hawaii needs more than 200 blood donors every day. Join the Hawaii Pacific Health ohana and support the Blood Bank of Hawaii (BBH) at one of these upcoming HPH blood drives on Oahu: • Monday, April 7 – 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Harbor Court 25th Floor Kafe and Diamond Head Conference Room • Tuesday, April 8 – 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Bloodmobile outside of Straub Benioff Medical Center • Wednesday, April 9 – 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Pali Momi Medical Center Diamond Head Conference Room • Thursday, April 10 – 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children Conference Rooms 8, 9 and 10 Donations are by appointment only. If you are unable to attend this upcoming HPH-sponsored event, feel free to visit BBH.org or call 808-848-4770 to find a blood drive near you. Remember to bring a photo ID that includes your legal first and last name to the blood drive and mention group code Hawaii Pacific Health #1166 at check-in. You can mention our HPH group code at any future appointments scheduled with the BBH.

During Save your Vision Month and Workplace Eye Wellness Month in March, here's a friendly reminder stressing the importance of eye care in maintaining overall health. 👁️👓 In this Hawaii News Now Healthier Hawaii segment, Dr. Sila Bal, an ophthalmologist at Straub Benioff Medical Center, explains the importance of eye care and regular eye exams, various conditions that can affect our vision and eyes, and the role screen time plays in affecting our vision.

Every March 30, we celebrate National Doctors’ Day, honoring the physicians whose expertise and compassion make a lasting impact on patients and communities. This year, five Hawaii Pacific Health doctors are featured in a special MidWeek cover story, sharing their career journeys and the milestones that have shaped their lives. Their dedication reflects the excellence of all our physicians who work tirelessly to provide exceptional care. Photo courtesy Lawrence Tabudlo/MidWeek.

Did you know Hawaii has a higher rate of colorectal cancer than the national average? Dr. Robert J. Pattison, a Hawaii Pacific Health Medical Group gastroenterologist based at Straub Benioff Medical Center, shares valuable insights into risk factors, the importance of screenings and more.

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, but it is preventable and treatable if detected early. Speak with your doctor about getting regular colorectal cancer screenings beginning at age 45 to help keep you healthier. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3JSa9tw

Job hunting or looking to change careers? Meet our Hawaii Pacific Health Human Resources team at these upcoming job fairs and discover rewarding careers where passion meets purpose. Our team will be happy to answer questions and tell you more about current clinical and non-clinical career opportunities at HPH. • Work Hawaii High School Seniors Hiring Event at Dole Cannery, Tuesday, April 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. • Kapolei Career Fair at The Salvation Army Kroc Center Hawaii, Thursday, April 10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. • Star-Advertiser Career Expo at Neal S. Blaisdell Center, Wednesday, April 30, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. To see all current open positions, visit https://lnkd.in/gfcqVbZp.

Are you ready to take the next step toward a career in health care? We are looking for a Clinical Operations Coordinator to help oversee daily operations, support staff training and improve patient flow with the Orthopedics team at Straub Benioff Medical Center. If you have strong leadership, organizational and communication skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care, bring your expertise to our team. Apply now: https://bit.ly/3DT3FN6