The Outrigger/OHANA Employee Health Fair was a great success this year! Approximately 450 employees in Waikiki attended the 2008 Annual Health Fair and received free health services, including flu shots, glucose/cholesterol/triglyceride screenings, massage therapy, grip strength analysis, and blood pressure screenings.
Bruce Musrasrik has his blood pressure checked
Employees were provided with valuable information about breast cancer and the benefits of self-examination and mammography screenings. The National Kidney Foundation provided information on kidney disease and provided free take-home kits to test kidney function. In addition, employees were reminded of the importance of donating blood at the Outrigger/OHANA blood drive.
This year’s fair featured a wide variety of new vendors. Pacific Sun informed attendees about clothing and accessories that provide protection from our tropical sun. Heavenly Soles informed our ‘ohana about glycerin filled massage insoles for employees who spend a lot of time on their feet. Makana Academy of Skin Care offered facials and gave makeup and skincare demonstrations. Dr. Devereux DDS, provided valuable information on dental care. The Mahina Aroma Therapy line demonstrated the techniques of using essential oils and aromatherapy as tension and stress relievers.
Yu Bing Li, Edna Salvador, Hipolita Rosete, and Ester Viloria sample Leon Letoto’s healthy herbal cooking
Leon Letoto, a practitioner of oriental medicine for 34 years, satisfied the appetites of our employees with his Chinese herbal cooking. Red Mango an all-natural non-fat frozen yogurt store located at Waikiki Beach Walk® handed out coupons, nutritional information. Those who attended the fair on Thursday also received samples of Red Mango’s delicious yogurt.
Employees who visited at least six booths were eligible to enter a drawing for door prizes. Congratulations to:
Demetria Ramiscal – Food & Beverage
Agatha Kim – Housekeeping
Kristopher Pardillo – Housekeeping
Milton Kami – Maintenance
John Cacayurin – Bell
Espirita Sumibcay – Housekeeping
Hak Soon Song – Housekeeping
Jolynn Nihipali – Revenue Management
Jimmy Zhang – Maintenance
Kalei Balanon – Outrigger Activities
Min Hong Kang – Housekeeping
Joanna Lee – Housekeeping
Cari Coates – Executive Office
Monserio Lacuata – Maintenance
Eugenio Ellazar – Maintenance
Renato Yanit – Maintenance
Tammy Arakaki – Guest Services
Monica Wong – Housekeeping
Gina Furuike, Andrew Boyd, and Tammy Arakaki with free samples and coupons from Red Mango
A special mahalo to everyone who helped make this year’s event a great success: Abbott Laboratories, American Cancer Society, American Healthways, AstraZaneca, Blood Bank of Hawai’i, Dr. Devereaux DDS, Doctor’s On Call, Hawaii Wellness Directory, HMSA, HMSA Healthpass and Health Education, Kaiser Permanente, Kapiolani Women’s Center, Makana Academy of Skin Care, John O’Malley with Pacfic Sun, Leon Letoto, Pam Matusada with Mahina Aromatherapy, The National Kidney Foundation, Transitions Lifestle Systems, Pfizer, Vision Service Plan, US Wellness, and Nurhan Enustun.
Stay Healthy and see you next year!
