Reintroduction of the Uniform Healthcare Decisions Act (HB 2257) in Hawaii.
At the first Kōkua Mau meeting of 2026 we got an update on the reintroduction of the Uniform Healthcare Decisions Act (HB 2257). We welcomed Read More
Category: Events
Rescheduled: Empowering Social Workers in Palliative Care: ESPEC Hawaiʻi Training Part I online and Part II in-person
Here is the latest January 2026 update from Hui Pohala about the rescheduling: Aloha Kākou Social Work Colleagues and Friends, Thank you to those who Read More
Feb/March 2026 Learning from Dr. Mitsuo Aoki – Understanding and Working with Persons with Terminal Illness
Introducing a video, discussion and teaching series focused on working with individuals with serious and terminal illness. The sessions are based on actual classes of Read More
Hawaii POLST Legislation Timeline page added
We just added a dedicated POLST Legislation Timeline. It provides quick access on how the Hawaiʻi POLST legislation was implemented and continuously improved since Act Read More
Medical Interpreting for Patients with Serious Illness: Interpreting in Palliative Care
Palliative Care is the medical specialty that focuses on improving quality of life and relieving physical and emotional suffering for people who are experiencing a Read More
An Ecosystem of Advance Care Planning with Jessica Zan
A presentation by Jessica Zan, Vice President of Clinical Integration at MyDirectives at our September Kōkua Mau meeting. MyDirectives have a nationwide registry and work Read More
Preparing Healthcare Providers for Age-Friendly Patient Empowerment
In case you missed the presentation with Kate DeBartolo a recording is now available. Preparing Healthcare Providers for Age-Friendly Patient Empowerment with Kate DeBartolo, Senior Read More
Funeral Support for COFA citizens who died of COVID-19
The ʻOhana Memorial Support: COVID-19 COFA Funeral Assistance Program provides financial help to citizens of Compact of Free Association (COFA) nations who have lost a family member to Read More
CAPC’s Serious Illness Scorecard. How is Hawaii doing? How can we improve? Recording available
CAPC’s Serious Illness Scorecard rates each state’s capacity to deliver high-quality care to people living with a serious illness, and their families and caregivers. A recording Read More
Recordings available of the 4 Webinar about the Med-Quest Community Palliative Care Benefit
In collaboration with Hui Pohala and Med-QUEST, Kōkua Mau offered a series of 4 webinars: March 13, 20 and 25 explained the benefit to providers, Read More