Hawai’i Pacific Health is offering free online Advance Care Planning classes
2026-02-11 17:00 - 18:30 (Pacific/Honolulu)
Register and attend with your family and friends to learn the importance of advance care planning.

KEY AREAS OF DISCUSSION INCLUDE:

Why it is important to have early conversations on your wishes with your loved ones.

How to complete an advance directive, understanding the role of a health care power of attorney and choosing wisely.

Reviewing the difference between an advance directive and Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) document.

Sharing the information with your loved ones and medical providers.

PLEASE NOTE: At this time, classes are only available via Zoom virtual classroom. Register with your email address and you will receive a Zoom link. Space is limited.

VIRTUAL TRAINING DATES:

Online classes are available on the following dates and times:

Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 5-6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 12:30-2 p.m.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 5-6:30 p.m.

Register today for this free event: HawaiiPacificHealth.org/ACP-Registration. If you have further questions, email Michelle Cantillo, RN, Advance Care Planning Coordinator at Michelle.Cantillo(at)HawaiiPacificHealth.org or call 808-535-7874 and leave a message.

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Palliative Pupus Feb 2026
2026-02-18 17:15 - 18:30
Please join us this month on Zoom only.

Please join us to hear how palliative care providers navigated a complex case involving cultural, ethical, and legal considerations regarding treatment considered possibly medically ineffective.

Wed Feb 18, 20255:15 -6:30 PM HST

Here is the zoom registration link for Palliative Pupus

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting

Palliative Pupus is a unique opportunity to hear about a palliative care case. It is good for palliative care practitioners to learn and increase skills. It is also an excellent opportunity to learn about what palliative care really is and what our amazing colleagues actually do. Cases usually involve a range of practitioners including doctor, nurse, chaplain and social workers and cover physical, emotion and spiritual issues.

Advance Care Planning Advance Directives and Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment Facilitator Training
2026-02-24 08:00 - 16:00
This training is offered for nurses, physicians, social workers, and other clinicians and focuses on communication skills to improve ACP discussions. The class will review key elements and processes related to ACP, advance directives and POLST development.

Tue February 24, 20268:00-16:00

Course Objectives:

Apply advance care planning resources to promote advance care planning discussions.

Engage the multidisciplinary team to patient centered discussion addressing advance care planning.

Promote patients’ knowledge of advance directives, including healthcare Power of Attorney designation.

Implement correct documentation of Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST)-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR), full and limited treatment, me-limited trials and Comfort Care.

Promote correct process of ACP documents, access and utilization in your organization.

Identify end-of-life options including Hawai‘i’ requirements on Medical Aid in Dying, Our Care, Our Choice Act.

Other dates: Wed May 20, Wed June 17, Wed September 9

Registration: HPH employees: Manager’s approval is required prior to registering AND register online through HPH Learning Center (HLC). Type in catalog: Advance Care Planning or POLST; Select course: HPH – Advance Care Planning, Advance Directives and Facilitator Certification

Non HPH participants: Register online: https://www.hawaiipacifichealth.org/health-wellness/continuing-education/.

Any questions contact Michelle Cantillo, RN, HPH ACP Coordinator via email michelle.cantillo@hawaiipacifichealth.org.

Download the flyer for CE information

Kōkua Mau Meeting Feb 2026
2026-02-26 15:00 - 17:00
Save the date for our February Kōkua Mau meeting. It is an educated guess that the meeting will focus on the reintroduction of the Uniform Healthcare Decisions Act (UHCDA) and HB 2257. Please join us for updates and feedback on this evolving process. Please visit our dedicated webpage for details.

Thur Feb 263-5 PM

Register in advance for this zoom meeting:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Background:

At the first Kōkua Mau meeting of 2026 we had an EXCELLENT, THOUGHTFUL update on the reintroduction of the Uniform Healthcare Decisions Act (UHCDA). “The good, the bad, and the uncertain in Hawaii’s proposed Uniform Health Care Decisions Act“.

We welcomed Jennifer Moore Ballentine who has been studying this law for several years and is a national expert on the topic. She gave an overview of the bill and areas of concern to help guide our local discussions. Her presentation on the history of the UHCDA, changes over time and proposed changes to our current Hawaii legislation, emphasized why any changes to the law require thoughtful consideration and discussion in our community. Thousands of doctors, nurses, social workers, case managers, elder law attorneys, and other health professionals are impacted by these changes as well as the people who complete them! As the title of her talk says there are positive and negative aspects of the proposed changes as well as those that are uncertain.

Watch the recording on our YouTube channel

Advance Care Planning Class HPH
2026-03-03 12:00 - 16:00
This class is offered for physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, clinical psychologists and other clinicians. It promotes ACP introductions and will review key elements and processes related to ACP, Advance Directives and POLST in the clinic.

Course Objectives:

Apply ACP resources to promote advance care planning discussions.

Promote patients’ knowledge of advance directives including healthcare power of attorney designation.

Identify the differences between an Advance Directive and Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) and implement correct documentation of these documents.

Implement and standardize ACP processes.

Identify the Hawai‘i requirements of Medical Aid in Dying, Our Care, Our Choice Act.

Engage the multi-disciplinary team patient-centered discussion addressing advance care planning.

First Insurance Center (FIC)Honolulu, HI

Wednesday, 3/4/2026, 1200 – 1600, FIC 630 • Tuesday, 8/11/2026, 1230 – 1630, FIC 970 • Wednesday, 5/20/2026, 1200 – 1600, FIC 970 • Thursday, 11/5/2026 0800 – 1200, FIC 630

Registration:

HPH Employees: Manager’s Approval is required prior to registering AND register online through the HPH Learning Center (HLC). Type in the Catalog: ACP; Select Course: HPH – Advance Care Planning (ACP) Class.

Non HPH participants: Register online: https://www.hawaiipacifichealth.org/health-wellness/continuing-education/or contact Michelle Cantillo, RN, HPH ACP Coordinator via email michelle.cantillo@hawaiipacifichealth.org. Any questions, call Michelle Cantillo at 808-535-7874.

Download the flyer for CE information

Save the Date: Kōkua Mau Meeting March 2026
2026-03-26 15:00 - 17:00
We will also be hearing updates from our community as there is lots going on!! Please let Jeannette know if you have something to share.

Thur March 263-5 PM

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Register in advance for this zoom meeting:

Hawai’i Pacific Health is offering free online Advance Care Planning classes April 2026
2026-04-07 12:30 - 14:00
Register and attend with your family and friends to learn the importance of advance care planning.

KEY AREAS OF DISCUSSION INCLUDE:

Why it is important to have early conversations on your wishes with your loved ones.

How to complete an advance directive, understanding the role of a health care power of attorney and choosing wisely.

Reviewing the difference between an advance directive and Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) document.

Sharing the information with your loved ones and medical providers.

PLEASE NOTE: At this time, classes are only available via Zoom virtual classroom. Register with your email address and you will receive a Zoom link. Space is limited.

VIRTUAL TRAINING DATES:

Online classes are available on the following dates and times:

Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 12:30-2 p.m.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 5-6:30 p.m.

Register today for this free event: HawaiiPacificHealth.org/ACP-Registration. If you have further questions, email Michelle Cantillo, RN, Advance Care Planning Coordinator at Michelle.Cantillo(at)HawaiiPacificHealth.org or call 808-535-7874 and leave a message.

Download the flyer

Palliative Pupus April 2026
2026-04-15 17:15 - 18:30
Palliative Pupus is a unique opportunity to hear about a palliative care case. It is good for palliative care practitioners to learn and increase skills. It is also an excellent opportunity to learn about what palliative care really is and what our amazing colleagues actually do. Cases usually involve a range of practitioners including doctor, nurse, chaplain and social workers and cover physical, emotion and spiritual issues.

Wed April 15 – in person & zoom5:15 -6:30 PM HSTQueen’s Conference Center & zoom

Register for the zoom part of meeting of Palliative Pupus

For the dates we meet in person (and zoom) we meet at the Queen’s Conference Center (QCC). We hope you will join us to see colleagues in person and eat real pupus. Please bring something to share!!

Validated parking for the Miller St. Parking lot (Miller only) at the QCC front desk. For those who cannot attend in person, please join us on zoom. Please see our website for QCC and parking information.

Kōkua Mau Meeting April 2026 - Burnout
2026-04-30 15:00 - 17:00
Alexis Fodran, DNP, APRN, Director of Palliative Care at Navian will be our guest speaker and present her recent research for her DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) as well as lead us in practical exercises for burnout prevention. (Short exercises that all of us can make time for!!)

﻿Burnout is a phenomenon that affects every workplace; palliative care and hospice work are especially susceptible. Given the projected growth of the aging population, skilled healthcare workers are necessary to care for our kūpuna.

In efforts to address this phenomenon, significant research has been done to address this concern. One area of research that has shown benefit is the implementation of a mindfulness program. The Palouse Program has been researched highlighting improvements in burnout, and this program was implemented at a home-based palliative care and hospice agency. Please join us for updates from the community and let Jeannette know if you have information to share.

Thur April 30 (April has 5 Thursdays)3-5 PM

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Register in advance for this zoom meeting:

Advance Care Planning for professionals Class HPH
2026-05-20 12:00 - 16:00
This class is offered for physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, clinical psychologists and other clinicians. It promotes ACP introductions and will review key elements and processes related to ACP, Advance Directives and POLST in the clinic.

Course Objectives:

Apply ACP resources to promote advance care planning discussions.

Promote patients’ knowledge of advance directives including healthcare power of attorney designation.

Identify the differences between an Advance Directive and Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) and implement correct documentation of these documents.

Implement and standardize ACP processes.

Identify the Hawai‘i requirements of Medical Aid in Dying, Our Care, Our Choice Act.

Engage the multi-disciplinary team patient-centered discussion addressing advance care planning.

First Insurance Center (FIC)Honolulu, HI

Other dates:

Wednesday, 5/20/2026, 1200 – 1600 FIC 970 Tuesday, 8/11/2026, 1230 – 1630, FIC 970Thursday, 11/5/2026 0800 – 1200, FIC 630

Registration:

HPH Employees: Manager’s Approval is required prior to registering AND register online through the HPH Learning Center (HLC). Type in the Catalog: ACP; Select Course: HPH – Advance Care Planning (ACP) Class.

Non HPH participants: Register online: https://www.hawaiipacifichealth.org/health-wellness/continuing-education/ or contact Michelle Cantillo, RN, HPH ACP Coordinator via email michelle.cantillo@hawaiipacifichealth.org. Any questions, call Michelle Cantillo at 808-535-7874.

Download the flyer for CE information

Catholic Advance Healthcare Directive
2026-05-30 09:00 - 17:00
Join us for a free workshop on Catholic Advanced Healthcare Planning and Directives, where we guide you through the essential steps of aligning your healthcare decisions with your Catholic faith. This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of Catholic teaching on end-of-life care, ethical considerations, and the importance of creating advanced directives that reflect your values. Kōkua Mau’s own Hope Young, Advance Care Planning Coordinator, will present about Advance Directives.

Sat May 30, 20269:00 – 12:00 p.m.

St. John the Apostle & Evangelist95-370 Kuahelani Ave, Mililani

RSVP ONLINE at www.hawaiifamilyforum.org/cahcd or email eandrade@rcchawaii.org

Sponsored jointly by the Hawaii Catholic Conference, Respect Life Office & Kōkua Mau

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Palliative Pupus June 2026 - cancelled
2026-06-17 05:15 - 18:30
Due to unforeseen circumstances and out of state travel, we will need to cancel Palliative Pupus on Wed. June 17. Please join us on August 19 for the next Palliative Pupus in person at Queens and on Zoom for everyone else.

Palliative Pupus is a unique opportunity to hear about a palliative care case. It is good for palliative care practitioners to learn and increase skills. It is also an excellent opportunity to learn about what palliative care really is and what our amazing colleagues actually do. Cases usually involve a range of practitioners including doctor, nurse, chaplain and social workers and cover physical, emotion and spiritual issues.

Wed June 17 – zoom5:15 -6:30 PM HST

Advance Care Planning Advance Directives and Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment Facilitator Training
2026-06-17 08:00 - 16:00
This training is offered for nurses, physicians, social workers, and other clinicians and focuses on communication skills to improve ACP discussions. The class will review key elements and processes related to ACP, advance directives and POLST development.

Wed June 17, 20268:00-16:00

Course Objectives:

Identify end-of-life options including Hawai‘i’ requirements on Medical Aid in Dying, Our Care, Our Choice Act.

Apply advance care planning resources to promote advance care planning discussions.

Engage the multidisciplinary team to patient centered discussion addressing advance care planning.

Promote patients’ knowledge of advance directives, including healthcare Power of Attorney designation.

Implement correct documentation of Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST)-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR), full and limited treatment, me-limited trials and Comfort Care.

Promote correct process of ACP documents, access and utilization in your organization.

Other dates: Wed May 20, Wed June 17, Wed September 9

Registration: HPH employees: Manager’s approval is required prior to registering AND register online through HPH Learning Center (HLC). Type in catalog: Advance Care Planning or POLST; Select course: HPH – Advance Care Planning, Advance Directives and Facilitator Certification.

Non HPH participants: Register online: https://www.hawaiipacifichealth.org/health-wellness/continuing-education/.

Any questions contact Michelle Cantillo, RN, HPH ACP Coordinator via email michelle.cantillo@hawaiipacifichealth.org.

Download the flyer for CE information

Not Just at the End: Upstream Palliative Care and the Emotional Landscape of Serious Illness
2026-06-18 12:00 - 13:00
Hui Pohala invites you to a special Munch & Learn training on anticipatory grief in patients with serious illness. This training will be presented by Sara-May Colón, BCC, MBA, MDiv.

Thur June 18, 2026 from12:00 to 1:00 pm HST.

Join us to expand understanding and awareness of the unique contributions that social workers make in the interdisciplinary care of persons facing a serious illness. This session is virtual and at no cost. Please see their website for details.

Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/NlbVNtc6RHO9BbPZhKDnKg#/registration

Hawai’i Pacific Health is offering free online Advance Care Planning classes June 2026
2026-06-24 17:00 - 18:30
Register and attend with your family and friends to learn the importance of advance care planning.

KEY AREAS OF DISCUSSION INCLUDE:

Why it is important to have early conversations on your wishes with your loved ones.

How to complete an advance directive, understanding the role of a health care power of attorney and choosing wisely.

Reviewing the difference between an advance directive and Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) document.

Sharing the information with your loved ones and medical providers.

PLEASE NOTE: At this time, classes are only available via Zoom virtual classroom. Register with your email address and you will receive a Zoom link. Space is limited.

Register today for this free event: HawaiiPacificHealth.org/ACP-Registration. If you have further questions, email Michelle Cantillo, RN, Advance Care Planning Coordinator at Michelle.Cantillo(at)HawaiiPacificHealth.org or call 808-535-7874 and leave a message.

Download the flyer

Date change July Kōkua Mau Meeting: Difficult Decisions in the Elderly
2026-06-25 15:00 - 17:00
Note the Date Change: Thur July 30 Kōkua Mau Meeting: Difficult Decisions in the Elderly:

Join us for an interesting presentation and conversation on several topics that we in serious illness care are often confronted with.

Difficult Decisions in the Elderly:

When is Tube Feeding appropriate and when is it causing more harm than good?

Effective starting of Dialysis vs. continuing medical management?

When to stop cancer screening?

Thur July 303-5 PM

Register in advance for this zoom meeting:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Robert Gluckman, MD, MACP will be sharing a presentation he did for the American College of Physicians earlier this year.

As Chief Medical Officer for UnitedHealthcare in Hawaiʻi, Dr. Gluckman leads community-focused health strategies, public health initiatives, and patient wellness advocacy. He routinely provides clinical guidance on broad issues like chronic disease management maternal care, children’s wellness, and preventive care programs for vulnerable populations. Dr. Gluckman worked at Providence Health System for 31 years in providing leadership in medical education, care transformation and Health Plan administration.

We will not have a Kōkua Mau meeting in June.

Kokua Mau Meeting July 2026 Difficult Decisions in the Elderly
2026-07-30 15:00 - 17:00
Thur July 30: Difficult Decisions in the Elderly

Join us for an interesting presentation and conversation on several topics that we in serious illness care are often confronted with.

Difficult Decisions in the Elderly:

When is Tube Feeding appropriate and when is it causing more harm than good?

Effective starting of Dialysis vs. continuing medical management?

When to stop cancer screening?

Thur July 303-5 PM

Register in advance for this zoom meeting:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Robert Gluckman, MD, MACP will be sharing a presentation he did for the American College of Physicians earlier this year.

As Chief Medical Officer for UnitedHealthcare in Hawaiʻi, Dr. Gluckman leads community-focused health strategies, public health initiatives, and patient wellness advocacy. He routinely provides clinical guidance on broad issues like chronic disease management maternal care, children’s wellness, and preventive care programs for vulnerable populations. Dr. Gluckman worked at Providence Health System for 31 years in providing leadership in medical education, care transformation and Health Plan administration.

Advance Care Planning Class HPH
2026-08-11 12:30 - 16:30
This class is offered for physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, clinical psychologists and other clinicians. It promotes ACP introductions and will review key elements and processes related to ACP, Advance Directives and POLST in the clinic.

Course Objectives:

Apply ACP resources to promote advance care planning discussions.

Promote patients’ knowledge of advance directives including healthcare power of attorney designation.

Identify the differences between an Advance Directive and Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) and implement correct documentation of these documents.

Implement and standardize ACP processes.

Identify the Hawai‘i requirements of Medical Aid in Dying, Our Care, Our Choice Act.

Engage the multi-disciplinary team patient-centered discussion addressing advance care planning.

Tue 8/11/202612:30 – 16:30FIC 970 First Insurance Center (FIC)Honolulu, HI

Other date: Thursday, 11/5/2026 0800 – 1200, FIC 630

Registration:

HPH Employees: Manager’s Approval is required prior to registering AND register online through the HPH Learning Center (HLC). Type in the Catalog: ACP; Select Course: HPH – Advance Care Planning (ACP) Class.

Non HPH participants: Register online: https://www.hawaiipacifichealth.org/health-wellness/continuing-education/or contact Michelle Cantillo, RN, HPH ACP Coordinator via email michelle.cantillo@hawaiipacifichealth.org. Any questions, call Michelle Cantillo at 808-535-7874.

Download the flyer for CE information

HSCO 2026 August Dinner Symposium Palliative Care and Oncology
2026-08-12 17:30 - 20:30 | Roy’s Hawaii Kai, 6600 Kalanianaʻole Highway Suite 110, Honolulu, 96825
Dr. Sonia Malhotra will be speaking on the integration of palliative care and oncology. Please join this interesting conversation and tell your colleagues. You don’t need to be an HSCO member to attend!Dr. Malhotra is a palliative care physician, currently practicing in New Orleans. She has experience with integrating palliative care into oncology settings, including low-resource settings and will also talk about the quality and financial value of such cooperation.Wed Aug 12 5:30PM-8:30PM Roy’s Restaurants – Hawaii Kai 6600 Kalanianaʻole Highway suite 110, Honolulu, HI 96825, USARegister today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of oncology in Hawaii! (link includes map) Full agenda with speaker: Sonia Malhotra, MD, MS, FAAP, FACP, FAAHPM

Palliative Pupus August 2026
2026-08-19 08:00 - 17:00
Palliative Pupus is a unique opportunity to hear about a palliative care case. It is good for palliative care practitioners to learn and increase skills. It is also an excellent opportunity to learn about what palliative care really is and what our amazing colleagues actually do. Cases usually involve a range of practitioners including doctor, nurse, chaplain and social workers and cover physical, emotion and spiritual issues.

Wed August 19 – in person & zoom5:15 -6:30 PM HSTQueen’s Conference Center

Register to attend via zoom – Palliative Pupus

For the dates we meet in person (and zoom) we meet at the Queen’s Conference Center (QCC). We hope you will join us to see colleagues in person and eat real pupus. Please bring something to share!!

Validated parking for the Miller St. Parking lot (Miller only) at the QCC front desk. For those who cannot attend in person, please join us on zoom. Please see our website for QCC and parking information.

Advance Directives and Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment Facilitator Training - KAUAʻI
2026-08-26 08:00 - 16:30
This training is offered for nurses, physicians, social workers, pharmacists, clinical psychologists and other clinicians and focuses on communication skills to improve ACP discussions. The class will review key elements and processes related to ACP, advance directives and POLST development.

Wed 8/26/26Wilcox Medical Center 3-3420 Conference Room A Kuhio Hwy, Lihue, HI

Course Objectives:

Apply advance care planning resources to promote advance care planning discussions.

Engage the multi-disciplinary team to patient-centered discussion addressing advance care planning.

Promote patients’ knowledge of advance directives, including healthcare Power of Attorney designation.

Implement correct documentation on of Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST)-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation on (CPR), Do Not Attempt Resuscitation on (DNAR), full and limited treatment, me-limited trials and Comfort Care.

Promote correct process of ACP documents, access and utilization on in your organization.

Identify end-of-life options including Hawai‘i’ requirements on Medical Aid in Dying, Our Care, Our Choice Act

Download the brochure

Registration: HPH employees: Manager’s approval is required prior to registering AND register online through HPH Learning Center (HLC). Type in catalog: Advance Care Planning or POLST; Select course: HPH – Advance Care Planning, Advance Directives and Facilitator Certification

Non HPH participants: Register online: https://www.hawaiipacifichealth.org/health-wellness/continuing-education/. Any questions contact Michelle Cantillo, RN, HPH ACP Coordinator via email michelle.cantillo@hawaiipacifichealth.org.
