Category Archives: Healthcare / Wellness
It’s Never Too Early to Save for Your Future!
BY RUTHANN YAMANAKA AND DR. CHUCK KELLEY — Here is an old fable about the Grasshopper and the Ant, which makes an important point about saving for retirement. Read the rest of this entry
CPR Ready!
BY PATCHAREE (PAEW) CHANANTHO — Activity Manager Khun Panumade Thepthong arranged internal CPR training for his team. This training is held periodically to keep Outrigger Laguna Phuket team members confident in their ability to assist those who may find themselves in distress.
Hands-on CPR training by the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Activities Team
Lifesavers!
BY ASHLEY CABRADILLA — A big mahalo to those who came to the OHANA Waikiki East Blood Drive on Friday, March 23. With your help, we collected 25 pints of blood that will be separated into its three main components: red blood cells, plasma and platelets and used to treat life-threatening medical problems. In total, we collected enough blood to potentially save 75 of Hawai‘i’s patients! Read the rest of this entry
Flu Shots
By Dr. Chuck Kelley
Why should I get the flu shot?
The flu shot will help protect you against catching the flu, which at the very least, would be a huge inconvenience and unpleasant experience. In the worst case, the flu can be deadly. Read the rest of this entry
The Weigh In on LivingWell
By the LivingWell Committee
The Outrigger/OHANA Employee Wellness Fair was again a great success! Approximately 400 employees in Waikīkī attended the 2011 annual Wellness Fair and received free health services, including flu shots, glucose/cholesterol screenings, massage therapy, grip strength analysis and blood pressure screenings. Read the rest of this entry
