Posted on 7:13 am, Friday, October 3, 2014. Tags: frances spector, hawaii palliative care center, hospice of hilo
MEDIA RELEASE It has been seven months since the grand opening of the Hawaii Palliative Care Center (HPCC) and already the impact can be felt in the patient stories who have accessed its care and support. Anita Politano-Steckel speaks softly as she explains the difference the HPCC has made for her and family. “I’ve had […]
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Posted on 3:30 am, Saturday, April 12, 2014. Tags: hospice of hilo
MEDIA RELEASE With the opening of Hospice of Hilo’s Pohai Malama a Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Care Center, the organization now seeks needed volunteers to help bring comfort and enhance the quality of life for patients. “Some of the needs of Hospice of Hilo have changed and we are seeking volunteers to fill different roles,†[…]
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Posted on 7:27 am, Thursday, April 10, 2014. Tags: an umamoto, celebration of life, hospice of hilo
Hospice of Hilo is inviting the community to come out for its 10th Annual Celebration of Life, a free community event, on May 3, at the Wailoa State Park. The event will feature Hospice of Hilo’s 2.3 mile Walk to Remember starting at 5 p.m. followed by food, live entertainment and the launching of the […]
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Posted on 4:56 am, Saturday, March 29, 2014. Tags: brenda ho, harry & jeanette weinberg care center, hawaii palliative care center, hospice of hilo, pohai malama
MEDIA RELEASE Hospice of Hilo has launched the Hawaii Palliative Care Center (HPCC) at the Pohai Malama, a Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Care Center. HPCC will provide a team dedicated to meeting the complex care needs of individuals diagnosed with a life-threatening, and in many cases, a life-limiting illness. This service will partner with patients’ […]
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Posted on 10:59 pm, Thursday, January 23, 2014. Tags: bank of hawaii, hospice of hilo, hospice of kona, north hawaii hospice
MEDIA RELEASE Hospice of Hilo, North Hawaii Hospice and Hospice of Kona received a generous $12,500 donation from Bank of Hawaii. The donation, funded by a teri beef plate sale, was an employee driven effort. Bank of Hawaii employees voted to choose the three hospice organizations as beneficiaries. The employees and hospice organizations sold 1,348 […]
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Posted on 3:58 pm, Saturday, January 18, 2014. Tags: fujio sato, hospice of hilo, youth bereavement camp
MEDIA RELEASE Hospice of Hilo offers free four-week youth and teen bereavement camps at its Pohai Malama a Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Care Center located at 590 Kapiolani St. in Hilo. The youth camp is for children ages 5-11 and will meet 3:30-5 p.m. Jan. 21-Feb. 11. The teen camp is for ages 12-17 and […]
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Posted on 5:25 pm, Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Tags: an umamoto, hospice of hilo, light up a life, yasuo kuwaye
MEDIA RELEASE Hospice of Hilo is celebrating the Holiday Season by lighting up the Trees of Remembrance at its 24th Annual Light Up a Life. The trees are at the two entrances of Macy’s at the Prince Kuhio Mall 10 a.m.-8 p.m. through Dec. 24. “Everyone is invited to place a commemorative ornament with the […]
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Posted on 11:44 pm, Thursday, December 12, 2013. Tags: ainoa car sales, brenda ho, hospice of hilo, pat aiona
MEDIA RELEASE In support of Hospice of Hilo, Aiona Car Sales sold a 2006 Mercedes Benz M-Class ML350 and donated all the proceeds to Hospice of Hilo. The car, with only 58,000 miles, sold for $10,000. “We’re so grateful to the Aiona family in their support of our programs that help patients and families live […]
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Posted on 4:14 pm, Thursday, November 14, 2013. Tags: cathy hough, hospice of hilo
MEDIA RELEASE Hospice of Hilo is offering Grief and the Holiday Season, a free community workshop. The workshop is 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 at the Hospice of Hilo Community Center located at 1011 Waianuenue Avenue. “As the days get shorter and the shadows of the season grow longer, managing grief can get more and […]
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Posted on 6:17 am, Friday, September 27, 2013. Tags: hospice of hilo, light up a life, pearl lyman
MEDIA RELEASE Hospice of Hi1o is looking for volunteers to help with its 24th annual Light Up a Life hosted by Macy’s at the Prince Kuhio Plaza from Nov. 23 to Dec. 24. “Each year, during the holiday season, we set up a Tree of Remembrance at each of the two Macy’s entrances in the […]
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Posted on 4:22 am, Saturday, September 21, 2013. Tags: cathy hough, healing journey, hospice of hilo
MEDIA RELEASE Hospice of Hilo is sponsoring ‘The Healing Journey,’ a free six-week adult grief support group. The class meets 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 1-Nov. 5. It will combine group support, education and the development of coping skills, in a safe and confidential setting. “Grief is often an unexpected and unwelcomed emotion in our lives. […]
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Posted on 1:12 am, Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Tags: bereavement camp, fujio sato, hospice of hilo
MEDIA RELEASE Hospice of Hilo will be having free, four-week youth and teen bereavement camps at its Pohai MÄlama a Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Care Center located at 590 Kapiolani St. in Hilo. The youth camp is for children ages 5 to 11 and will meet 4-5 p.m. every Tuesday starting Sept. 10 and going […]
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Posted on 4:03 pm, Thursday, August 22, 2013. Tags: an umamoto, brenda ho, hospice of hilo
MEDIA RELEASE Hospice of Hilo is inviting the public to come help celebrate its 30th Anniversary with a mahalo party 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 at Prince Kuhio Plaza. The event will include games and activities for the whole family, information about Hospice of Hilo, prizes, live entertainment and cake. “The party is our […]
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Posted on 11:14 am, Thursday, July 25, 2013. Tags: an umamoto, hawaii media arts, hospice of hilo, hospice of hilo benefit concert
MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Media Arts, founded by Dennis and Christy Soares, will be hosting the Second Annual Hospice of Hilo Benefit Concert on Saturday, August 10 at 7 p.m.. The performance will be held at Hospice of Hilo’s Community Building at 1011 Waianuenue Avenue and will showcase a lineup of talented musicians. The lineup will […]
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