Kōkua Mau on Hawaii Public Radio

Hawaii Public Radio’s (HPR) The Body Show hosted by Dr. Kathy Kozak invited Kōkua Mau for a three part series of interviews of the many aspects of on Advance Care Planning.

All three episodes are currently steaming on Hawaii Public Radio’s webpage.

The Body Show: Palliative Care and Hospice

Jeannette Koijane, Kōkua Mau’s Executive Director shares more about the benefits of Palliative Care‘s team based approach to serious illnesses. She also covers issues focusing on end-of-life care and hospice care. Aired 11/15/2021

The Body Show: Health Care Directives and POLST

Hope Young, Kōkua Mau’s Advance Care Coordinator explains the difference between Advance Directives, living wills, and why we should all start thinking about this now. Aired November 8, 2021.

The Body Show: Dealing With Grief

Sarah May Colon, Director of Missions and Spiritual Care at Castle Medical Center shares advice for dealing with the death of a loved one, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Aired November 1, 2021. Sarah is also part of the Bereavement Network of Hawaii that publishes an updated list of resources every few months.