Hawaii Pacific Health

06/05/2026

A night rooted in aloha and community 🌊

Hawaiʻi Pacific Health Bone & Joint Centers was proud to sponsor Duke’s Night 2026 with the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation, celebrating Hawaiʻi’s next generation of scholar-athletes who embody excellence, leadership, and aloha.

The evening also honored an extraordinary act of courage. Spencer Allen received the Duke Lifesaver Award, recognizing his role in rescuing a distressed boater offshore near Hanauma Bay. After a vessel was swamped by a large wave, Spencer rode nearly a mile offshore to locate one of the missing men and safely bring him back to shore.

He is pictured here with Dara Shelton, director of the HPH Bone & Joint Centers. Spencer is also a patient at Straub Benioff Medical Center, where orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ed Weldon helped him overcome years of shoulder and elbow pain from paddling and kayaking. Today, Spencer is an ILH kayaking champion, competes internationally, and is pursuing a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Mahalo to Dr. Weldon and our HPH Bone & Joint Centers team for supporting Hawaiʻi’s athletes and ocean communities. 💙

05/25/2026

May is Stroke Awareness Month, a reminder that recognizing the signs of stroke can save a life.

Learn to B.E. F.A.S.T.:

B = Balance. Is the person unsteady on their feet?
E = Eyes. Loss of vision in one or both eyes.
F = Face. Face drooping.
A = Arm weakness. Can you see one arm dropping if you lift both up?
S = Speech. Speech might be slurred, unable to get the right words out.
T = Time. It's time to call 911 right away.

Understanding your risk factors and symptoms is key to prevention and early treatment.

Types of strokes, risk factors and the importance of quickly recognizing symptoms and getting treatment fast.

05/21/2026

Investing in our keiki, one game at a time 🏀💙

Hawaiʻi Pacific Health was honored to support the Jr. NBA All-Star Showcase in Hilo this month, celebrating teamwork, movement, and the joy of the game for youth across Hawai‘i Island.

Mahalo to the players, coaches, and families who made this event so special.

Take a look at some of the moments that made the day unforgettable 📸

05/19/2026

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

05/13/2026

🩺 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. 🌺

Newspapers statewide honored the impact nurses make every day with commemorative inserts published in advance of National Nurses Week.

05/09/2026

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.

05/07/2026

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. 🌺

05/06/2026

💜🌸 Mahalo to our Hawaiʻi Pacific Health team, especially Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children, for coming together as one ʻohana in support of the March of Dimes Hawaiʻi March of Babies 2026 and healthier futures for moms and babies across Hawaiʻi.

04/16/2026

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. 💙

04/03/2026

Behind every white coat is a story. 🩺✨ Dr. Mark Baker’s journey from lifeguard to Emergency Medicine physician reminds us that passion often starts with a simple desire to help. From the unpredictable pace of the ER to the steady love of his family and a passion for triathlons, Dr. Baker shows us what it means to lead a life of service and balance.

Happy National Physicians Week to the dedicated doctors like Dr. Baker who keep our community healthy and safe! 💙