Kuakini Health System

Bidding is open! The Kuakini Holiday Trees & Treasures silent auction went live online today and will remain open for bidding until November 13 at 7:30 p.m. View the list here: bit.ly/AuctionList2026

Students from the Hawaii Baptist Academy Elementary Campus performed songs and dances for residents of Kuakini Geriatric Care, Inc., last week. The visit to @KuakiniHealth is part of HBA’s annual “Make A Difference Day/Getting to Know Our Neighbors” project. Mahalo HBA!

Congratulations to @KuakiniHealth Employee of the Month for November, Nadine Vida Ayson. Nadine is a Manager, Clinic Operations, who has played a significant role in the early growth of both Kuakini Urgent Care and Kuakini Clinic – Liliha. Read more: bit.ly/EOM_Nov2026

Kuakini Foundation’s Holiday Trees & Treasures dinner fundraiser benefiting @KuakiniHealth is two weeks away! The online auction will open for bidding on November 6 at 12 noon. Here’s a preview of some of the items available. Event information: bit.ly/TreesTreasures26

Join us on November 6 for the @KuakiniHealth Holiday Craft Fair and Bake Sale. From 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Hale Pulama Mau Auditorium (347 N. Kuakini Street). Parking is available in the Kuakini Parking Building. #KuakiniHealthSystem #CaringIsOurTradition #craftfair

A group of Kuakini wahine represented @KuakiniHealth at the @hawaiibusiness Wahine Forum last week at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. The event drew more than 1,000 attendees for what is described as the state’s largest leadership and career development conference for women.

Understanding your lab results can be a significant step in your health care journey. This is especially true for people with kidney health issues. @KuakiniHealth is hosting a free seminar focusing on “Understanding Your Lab Results” on Nov. 7. See the flyer for more info.

Mahalo to Ito En U.S. Group for its donation to Kuakini Foundation. @KuakiniHealth's Dr. Nobuyuki Miki (Vice President, International Relations and Chief Advancement Officer), at middle in the photo, accepted the donation at an Ito En event in October.

Blessings for everyone! @KuakiniHealth hosted a National Spiritual Care Week Celebration this week at the Hale Pulama Mau Auditorium. Mahalo to everyone who attended, and to the leaders of the various faith groups. #KuakiniHealthSystem #CaringIsOurTradition

Our new neighbors in Liliha delivered snacks and drink coupons to all the employees of @KuakiniHealth! Mahalo to @7eleven for the thoughtful and generous donation. The new 7-Eleven store at the corner of Kuakini and Liliha streets opened last week. Welcome to the neighborhood!

Mahalo to everyone who attended a free seminar focusing on breast cancer screening last week at the Hale Pulama Mau Auditorium on the @KuakiniHealth campus. Mahalo to Dr. Ashley Marumoto and her staff for providing guidance and expertise during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

This is National Sterile Processing Week. Mahalo to @KuakiniHealth Sterile Processing Department's team of dedicated techs and aides who make sure every surgical instrument and other medical equipment are clean, safe and ready for surgery and other procedures and services.

Mahalo to @HawaiiNewsNow for the coverage!

A blessing ceremony marked the opening of the new Kuakini Breast Health Institute on October 15. @KuakiniHealth Administration members, employees from various departments and staff from the Breast Health Institute attended the blessing. More information: bit.ly/KuakiniBHI

October is National Physical Therapy Month. @KuakiniHealth has a team of licensed physical therapists and physical therapy assistants who work closely with patients and their caregivers during the recovery process. Mahalo to the Kuakini physical therapy team.

Team Kuakini showed up in force to support the fight against breast cancer at the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk. In addition, @KuakiniHealth was an “Awapuhi Sponsor” for the event and hosted a table that featured information about Kuakini’s services and logo-item giveaways.

Please be aware that some departments and services at @KuakiniHealth will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12, for the Columbus Day holiday. Among the closed are Kuakini Plaza Pharmacy, Kuakini Snack Shop, Odds & Ends: A Kuakini Thrift Shop. More information: bit.ly/UpdatedEntryInfo

Six students from the John A. Burns School of Medicine will be earning practical experience at @KuakiniHealth's Kuakini Home during the 2026-27 school year. They are part of the Wellness Initiative for Seniors in Hawaii (WISH) Community Health Program.

Thank you to Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH) JASH for honoring @KuakiniHealth at the Bridge Awards Dinner on Tuesday. We are deeply appreciative of the recognition, and look forward to many more prosperous ties between JASH and Kuakini.