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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251030T120000
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SUMMARY:Educating Social Workers in Palliative and End of Life Care-(ESPEC)
DESCRIPTION:With Shirley Otis-Green\, LCSW\, OSW-CE\, FNAP\, FAOSW Founder and Consultant of Collaborative Caring and Myra Glajchen\, DSW\, MSW\, BSW\, ACSW\, APHSW-C\, Director of Education and Training. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/PB-wz2XURe2HpxNiIg4jPQ This session is free.\n\n\n\n\nShirley Otis-Green\, (https://www.collaborativecaring.net/about) is an internationally recognized social work expert in palliative care and is the author/editor of numerous articles and books including The Oxford Textbook of Palliative Social Work\, 2E. She will be presenting an introduction to a state-of-the-art training program called Educating Social Workers in Palliative and End of Life Care-(ESPEC).  \n\n\n\nMyra Glajchen\, (https://www.mjhspalliativeinstitute.org/the-staff/) is an internationally recognized leader in palliative and oncology social work with a distinguished teaching and research portfolio. She is Project Director for Educating Social Workers in Palliative and End-of-Life Care (ESPEC)\, which has trained over 850 social workers. \n\n\n\nHui Pohala is now collaborating with her to make the ESPEC training program available for all Hawai`i social workers\, especially for those social workers working with people who are seriously ill and their families. Plans include in-person training on all of the neighbor islands and Oahu. Please register and attend this session to learn more about this exciting career enhancing opportunity. \n\n\n\n\nDownload flier for details and CEU
URL:https://kokuamau.org/event/educating-social-workers-in-palliative-and-end-of-life-care-espec/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251101T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251101T130000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate 25 years of Kokua Mau with us
DESCRIPTION:November 1\, 202511am – 1pmChurch of the Crossroads \n\n\n\nRSVP at: https://forms.gle/YTMH7558tn1sw7dVA \n\n\n\nPlease save the date and come and celebrate 25 years of Kōkua Mau with your friends and colleagues. This will be a unique opportunity to talk story\, catch up with people and appreciate the amazing coalition that is Kōkua Mau. This will be a potluck and open to everyone in Kōkua Mau. Families and friends are welcome. \n\n\n\nThere will be crafts\, food\, music\, a photo booth AND momentos from the last 25 years. Please bring any photos to share \n\n\n\nInterested in helping us make this happen? Please let Jeannette know if you would like to be on the work group.
URL:https://kokuamau.org/event/celebrate-25-years-of-kokua-mau-with-us/
LOCATION:Church of the Crossroads\, 1212 University Av.\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96826\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251114T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251114T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100628
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SUMMARY:9th Annual HPGS Tony Lenzer Scholarship Fundraiser's honoree is Jeannette Koijane
DESCRIPTION:Jeannette is this year’s honoree of the HPGS Tony Lenzer Scholarship Fundraiser because of her commitment since 1988 to serving those who need serious illness care. Since 2010\, Jeannette has been the Executive Director of Kōkua Mau\, which was established in 1999 as a statewide network to lead the movement to improve care for everyone. \n\n\n\nPlease join us in person at HGPS’ Annual HPGS Tony Lenzer Scholarship Fundraiser in honoring our very own Executive Director Jeannette Koijane. \n\n\n\nFri Nov 14 5:30pm Reception at Arcadia with Pupu & Wine  \n\n\n\n\nPlease download the flyer and registration form to register or online at HPGS\n\n\n\n\nProceeds of this years HGPS fundraiser will go to support the HPGS annual Tony Lenzer Scholarship program for students with a serious interest in professional work related to aging\, long term care and/or death and dying.
URL:https://kokuamau.org/event/9th-annual-hpgs-tony-lenzer-scholarship-fundraisers-honoree-is-jeannette-koijane/
LOCATION:Arcadia Retirement Residence\, 1434 Punahou St\, Honolulu\, 96822
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251119T171500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251119T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100628
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SUMMARY:Palliative Pupus November
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on in person and on zoom. This month: Join us for a case about a 79 yo male with malignant melanoma with medical\, social\, and family dynamics that we had to navigate. He also lived on a boat. \n\n\n\nAt the November meeting we also meet in person at the QCC\, offering a hybrid format\, to include neighbor islands and others on zoom. If you join us at the in person meetings you will enjoy actual pupus. \n\n\n\nThe Queens Conference Center (QCC) – Room 200510 S. Beretania StreetHonolulu\, HI 96813 \n\n\n\nPlease join us bi-monthly on the: \n\n\n\n\nPalliative Pupus meets in Room 200 on the second floor of the Queen’s Conference Center\n\n\n\n\n\nPark for free at the municipal Civic Center parking lot on South Beretania after 4 PM (see map below)\n\n\n\nPark in the Queen’s Miller parking lot for validated parking (pricey without the sticker). See map.\n\n\n\nAcross the street at the DOH now has a two hour maximum enforced 24 hours (gone are the good old days).\n\n\n\nMore on parking near QCC\n\n\n\n\nHow does Palliative Pupus work?\n\n\n\nThe theme and presenters for each ‘Palliative Pupus’ is announced one to two weeks prior to the meeting date via our Kōkua Mau eNewsletter. If you are not receiving our eNewsletter yet\, please subscribe here and we will keep you informed.
URL:https://kokuamau.org/event/palliative-pupus-november/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251120T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251120T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100628
CREATED:20251107T014252Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s Talk Story About Grieving During The Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Bereavement Network of Hawaii (BNOH) and the Mits Aoki Legacy Foundation for an informal presentation\, exploring grieving during the holidays and learn some helpful coping tips to make it through the next few weeks. All are welcome. Please feel free to share with others and ask them to register. \n\n\n\nThis time of year is especially difficult for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. For many there is not a “Happy Holidays”\, “Happy Thanksgiving”\, “Merry Christmas”\, or a “Happy Hanukkah”. Often there is sadness\, wanting to be alone\, and to be separate from others who don’t understand our grief. There is often a void and deep longing for those who have died or who we have lost to an illness such as dementia.  \n\n\n\nThe feelings that arise are sometimes complex and unpredictable and at the same time uniquely our own. One certainly does not want to “celebrate” the holidays without their loved one. Things just aren’t the same anymore. You are not alone. Others are also experiencing grief and loss. Please join them as they explore some helpful coping tools.  \n\n\n\nThur Nov 20\, 20255:00 PM to 6:30 PM \n\n\n\nMeet on Zoom. To register: Click Here \n\n\n\n\nDownload the flyer
URL:https://kokuamau.org/event/lets-talk-story-about-grieving-during-the-holidays/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251204T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100628
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SUMMARY:Kokua Mau Meeting with Cindy Roat Working with Medical Interpreters
DESCRIPTION:Working with Medical Interpreters\n\n\n\nOn December 4\, join national expert Cynthia Roat for a down-to-earth presentation on your options for bridging the communication gap across languages\, considerations for choosing your best option\, and concrete steps for working effectively with an interpreter.  \n\n\n\nBring your questions and frustrations for this engaging session with one of the country’s leading authorities on language access in health care. Please send your questions ahead of time. \n\n\n\nThur Dec 43-4:30pm  \n\n\n\nCindy Roat will be our special guest for this meeting. She is an international consultant and trainer on language access in health care with 30+ years’ experience in the healthcare interpreting field. With an MPH in International Health Services\, Cindy has made significant contributions to the language access field in the areas of training\, program development\, policy formulation\, advocacy and organizational outreach. \n\n\n\nCindy will also be the trainer for our Kōkua Mau and HITA proudly presents workshops on zoom: Medical Interpreting for Patients with Serious Illness: Interpreting in Palliative Care later in the month. See our website for details or download the flyer.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting\n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://kokuamau.org/event/kokua-mau-meeting-with-cindy-roat-working-with-medical-interpreters/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100628
CREATED:20251110T192503Z
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SUMMARY:Medical Interpreting for Patients with Serious Illness Interpreting in Palliative Care
DESCRIPTION:Medical Interpreting for Patients with Serious Illness: Interpreting in Palliative Care\n\n\n\nPalliative Care is the medical specialty that focuses on improving quality of life and relieving physical and emotional suffering for people who are experiencing a serious illness. Since palliative care depends on regular\, clear communication between patients\, providers\, and families\, interpreters are key members of any palliative care team. For interpreters\, conversations involving palliative care\, especially those at the end of life\, can be among the most difficult to convey — not only linguistically and culturally\, but personally. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 6 and 13\, 20259:00 – 12:30 Hawaii timeParticipants must attend both classes \n\n\n\nThis interactive seven-hour workshop is designed to prepare experienced\, trained medical interpreters to work in palliative care settings in Hawaiʻi. It includes: \n\n\n\n\nAn Introduction to Palliative Care\n\n\n\nInterpreting Skills Applied to Palliative Care\n\n\n\nThe Vocabulary of Palliative Care\n\n\n\nSight Translation in Palliative Care\n\n\n\nThe Impact of Emotion and Belief on Interpreting\n\n\n\n7 CEUs (details in flyer)\n\n\n\n\nThis multimedia\, interactive training includes videos\, PowerPoint presentations\, and practice of interpreting and sight translation. Bilingual medical glossaries and practice activities are provided in Cantonese/traditional Chinese\, Ilocano\, Japanese\, Korean\, Mandarin/simplified Chinese\, Russian\, Spanish\, Tagalog\, and Vietnamese. \n\n\n\nWho is teaching?  Cindy Roat is an international consultant and trainer on language access in health care with 30+ years’ experience in the healthcare interpreting field. With an MPH in International Health Services\, Cindy has made significant contributions to the language access field in the areas of training\, program development\, policy formulation\, advocacy and organizational outreach. Her written works are key resources for interpreters\, providers and administrators alike. Cindy was the principal author of the original Bridging the Gap\, and her most recent book\, Healthcare Interpreting in Small Bites\, is being used as an ancillary text at many basic training programs. Cindy is a founder and current board member of the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC)\, as well as being known nationally as an engaging speaker\, a knowledgeable resource\, and an energetic advocate for language access in general. \n\n\n\n\nDownload the flyer to register and more details\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Online through Zoom \n\n\n\nCost: $50 + credit card processing fees. Thanks to a grant we can offer this training at a reduced rate. \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE before 5:00 p.m. on December 1. \n\n\n\n\nPlease note: space in this workshop is limited to the first 25 applicants. Participants must have access to a computer\, internet access and a quiet place to do the training. Please submit a separate registration form for each person registering.After registering\, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation\, your registration did not go through.\n\n\n\n\nScholarships: There are full scholarships available for participants from The Marshall Islands\, Federated States of Micronesia and Republic of Palau.  Complete the application and we will let you know if you have qualified for the scholarship.
URL:https://kokuamau.org/event/medical-interpreting-for-patients-with-serious-illness-interpreting-in-palliative-care/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251213T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251213T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100628
CREATED:20251110T205547Z
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SUMMARY:Interpreting in Palliative Care Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Medical Interpreting for Patients with Serious Illness: Interpreting in Palliative Care\n\n\n\nPalliative Care is the medical specialty that focuses on improving quality of life and relieving physical and emotional suffering for people who are experiencing a serious illness. Since palliative care depends on regular\, clear communication between patients\, providers\, and families\, interpreters are key members of any palliative care team. For interpreters\, conversations involving palliative care\, especially those at the end of life\, can be among the most difficult to convey — not only linguistically and culturally\, but personally. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 6 and 13\, 20259:00 – 12:30 Hawaii timeParticipants must attend both classes \n\n\n\nThis interactive seven-hour workshop is designed to prepare experienced\, trained medical interpreters to work in palliative care settings in Hawaiʻi. It includes: \n\n\n\n\nAn Introduction to Palliative Care\n\n\n\nInterpreting Skills Applied to Palliative Care\n\n\n\nThe Vocabulary of Palliative Care\n\n\n\nSight Translation in Palliative Care\n\n\n\nThe Impact of Emotion and Belief on Interpreting\n\n\n\n7 CEUs (details in flyer)\n\n\n\n\nThis multimedia\, interactive training includes videos\, PowerPoint presentations\, and practice of interpreting and sight translation. Bilingual medical glossaries and practice activities are provided in Cantonese/traditional Chinese\, Ilocano\, Japanese\, Korean\, Mandarin/simplified Chinese\, Russian\, Spanish\, Tagalog\, and Vietnamese. \n\n\n\nWho is teaching?  Cindy Roat is an international consultant and trainer on language access in health care with 30+ years’ experience in the healthcare interpreting field. With an MPH in International Health Services\, Cindy has made significant contributions to the language access field in the areas of training\, program development\, policy formulation\, advocacy and organizational outreach. Her written works are key resources for interpreters\, providers and administrators alike. Cindy was the principal author of the original Bridging the Gap\, and her most recent book\, Healthcare Interpreting in Small Bites\, is being used as an ancillary text at many basic training programs. Cindy is a founder and current board member of the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC)\, as well as being known nationally as an engaging speaker\, a knowledgeable resource\, and an energetic advocate for language access in general. \n\n\n\n\nDownload the flyer to register and more details\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Online through Zoom \n\n\n\nCost: $50 + credit card processing fees. Thanks to a grant we can offer this training at a reduced rate. \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE before 5:00 p.m. on December 1. \n\n\n\n\nPlease note: space in this workshop is limited to the first 25 applicants. Participants must have access to a computer\, internet access and a quiet place to do the training. Please submit a separate registration form for each person registering.After registering\, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation\, your registration did not go through.\n\n\n\n\nScholarships: There are full scholarships available for participants from The Marshall Islands\, Federated States of Micronesia and Republic of Palau.  Complete the application and we will let you know if you have qualified for the scholarship.
URL:https://kokuamau.org/event/interpreting-in-palliative-care-part-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260121T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100628
CREATED:20260108T194718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T011749Z
UID:21952-1768996800-1769004000@kokuamau.org
SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning for Healthcare Professionals Virtual Class
DESCRIPTION:This virtual class is offered for physicians\, nurses\, social workers\, and other healthcare professionals to promote ACP discussions and will review key elements and processes related to ACP\, Advance Directives and POLST. \n\n\n\nCourse Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nApply advance care planning resources to promote advance care planning discussions.\n\n\n\nIdentify the differences between the advance directive and Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) and implement correct documentation of these documents.\n\n\n\nEngage the multi-disciplinary team patient-centered discussion addressing advance care planning.\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, January 21\, 202612:00 – 2:00 p.m.Zoom \n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email after approval. Any questions please contact Michelle Cantillo\, RN\, HPH ACP Coordinator at 808-535-7874 or via email michelle.cantillo@hawaiipacifichealth.org. \n\n\n\nDownload the flyer for CE information
URL:https://kokuamau.org/event/advance-care-planning-for-healthcare-professionals-virtual-class-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260122T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100628
CREATED:20251220T221331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T221950Z
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SUMMARY:Medical Interpreting for Patients with Serious Illness - Interpreting in Palliative Care
DESCRIPTION: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 serious illness. Since palliative care depends on regular\, clear communication between patients\, providers\, and families\, interpreters are key members of any palliative care team. \n\n\n\nFor interpreters\, conversations involving palliative care\, especially those at the end of life\, can be among the most difficult to convey — not only linguistically and culturally\, but personally. This is a unique opportunity for Hawaiʻi\, don’t miss it. \n\n\n\nThis interactive seven-hour in-person workshop is designed to prepare experienced\, trained medical interpreters to work in palliative care settings in Hawaiʻi. It includes: \n\n\n\n\nAn Introduction to Palliative Care\n\n\n\nInterpreting Skills Applied to Palliative Care\n\n\n\nThe Vocabulary of Palliative Care\n\n\n\nSight Translation in Palliative Care\n\n\n\nThe Impact of Emotion and Belief on Interpreting\n\n\n\n7 CEUs (details on flyer page 2)\n\n\n\n\nThis multimedia\, interactive training includes videos\, PowerPoint presentations\, and practice of interpreting and sight translation. Bilingual medical glossaries and practice activities are provided in Cantonese/traditional Chinese\, Chuukese\, Ilocano\, Japanese\, Korean\, Kosraean\, Mandarin/simplified Chinese\, Marshallese\, Pohnpeian\, Spanish\, Tagalog\, and Vietnamese. \n\n\n\nWho is teaching?  Cindy Roat is an international consultant and trainer on language access in health care with 30+ years’ experience in the healthcare interpreting field. With an MPH in International Health Services\, Cindy has made significant contributions to the language access field in the areas of training\, program development\, policy formulation\, advocacy and organizational outreach. Her written works are key resources for interpreters\, providers and administrators alike. Cindy was the principal author of the original Bridging the Gap\, and her most recent book\, Healthcare Interpreting in Small Bites\, is being used as an ancillary text at many basic training programs. Cindy is a founder and current board member of the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC)\, as well as being known nationally as an engaging speaker\, a knowledgeable resource\, and an energetic advocate for language access in general. \n\n\n\n\nDownload and share the flyer\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 22\, 20269:00 am to 5:00 PM \n\n\n\nWhere                      In-Person \n\n\n\nCost                        $50 Thanks to a grant we can offer this training at a reduced rate. \n\n\n\nRegistration         REGISTER before 5:00 p.m. on January 14\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\nPlease note: space in this workshop is limited to the first 25 applicants.\n\n\n\nPlease submit a separate registration form for each person registering.\n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation\, your registration did not go through.Lunch provided for registered participants\n\n\n\n\nScholarships: There are full scholarships available for participants from The Marshall Islands\, Federated States of Micronesia and Republic of Palau.  A dedicated COFA languages workshop for Chuukese\, Kosraean\, Marshallese and Pohnpeian is offered Sat. Jan 24. Complete the application and we will let you know if you have qualified for the scholarship. \n\n\n\nCE credits: This course has been approved for 7 CE credits by CCHI and .7 for (IMIA) NBCMI. Certificates of Attendance will be awarded to all who arrive on time and stay for the entire workshop. \n\n\n\nThis is the first time we offer this in-person training in Hawaiʻi so please join us and tell your colleagues. This training is supported by grants from the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s Fund for Heath Equity and the Hawaii Association for Health Plans. \n\n\n\nPalliative Care is available in different settings in Hawaiʻi\, including hospitals and in-home settings.  There is a new Med-QUEST palliative care benefit in Hawaiʻi so there should be an increased need for palliative care interpretation. \n\n\n\nTo learn more about Palliative Care\, and our multi-lingual resources in 13 languages\, visit the Kōkua Mau website: https://kokuamau.org/palliative-care-for-patients-and-families/
URL:https://kokuamau.org/event/medical-interpreting-for-patients-with-serious-illness-interpreting-in-palliative-care-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260123T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100628
CREATED:20251220T222823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T222824Z
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SUMMARY:Day 1 COFA Languages for Medical Interpreting for Patients with Serious Illness
DESCRIPTION: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 serious illness. Since palliative care depends on regular\, clear communication between patients\, providers\, and families\, interpreters are key members of any palliative care team. Nationally recognized interpreter trainer Cindy Roat from Seattle\, WA will be leading both 7-hour classes. This is a unique opportunity for Hawaiʻi\, don’t miss it. \n\n\n\nDay 1- Friday\, January 23\, 20269 am to 5 PM \n\n\n\nAre you a speaker of COFA languages interested in taking the first steps toward becoming a professional interpreter? This one-day in-person workshop is for you. Day 1 covers tailor made training in: \n\n\n\n\nThe role of the COFA languages interpreter in health care settings in Hawaiʻi\n\n\n\nEthics and standards of practice for interpreters\n\n\n\nWhat to do when “there is no word for that” in your language?\n\n\n\nMessage analysis and conversion\n\n\n\nNext steps to becoming a professional interpreter and get paid for your skills\n\n\n\n\nThis interactive class will include presentations\, video\, role-plays\, discussion and language-specific practice guided by a language coach who speaks your language pair. \n\n\n\nRequirements: To participate in this once-only opportunity\, candidates need to: \n\n\n\n\nSpeak English and one (or more) of the following languages fluently: Marshallese\, Kosraean\, Pohnpeian\, Chuukese.\n\n\n\nBe available to participate on-site at the training venue in Honolulu from 9:00 to 5:00 on Friday\, January 23rd.\n\n\n\nHave an interest in serving as an interpreter for their communities in health care settings.\n\n\n\nLunch will be provided to registered participants\n\n\n\n\nRegistration         Apply and REGISTER before 5:00 p.m. on January 14\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\nDownload the flyer (Day 1 and Day 2)\n\n\n\n\nThis is the first time we offer this in-person training in Hawaiʻi so please join us and tell your colleagues. This training is supported by grants from the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s Fund for Heath Equity and the Hawaii Association for Health Plans. \n\n\n\nPalliative Care is available in different settings in Hawaiʻi\, including hospitals and in-home settings.  There is a new Med-QUEST palliative care benefit in Hawaiʻi so there should be an increased need for palliative care interpretation\, as it gets implemented. \n\n\n\nTo learn more about Palliative Care\, and our multi-lingual resources in 13 languages visit the Kōkua Mau website: https://kokuamau.org/palliative-care-for-patients-and-families/
URL:https://kokuamau.org/event/day-1-cofa-languages-for-medical-interpreting-for-patients-with-serious-illness/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260124T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100628
CREATED:20251220T223413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T013838Z
UID:21915-1769245200-1769274000@kokuamau.org
SUMMARY:Day 2 COFA Languages for Medical Interpreting for Patients with Serious Illness - Interpreting in Palliative Care
DESCRIPTION:Day 2 – Saturday\, January 24th from9 am to 5 PM \n\n\n\nThis interactive seven-hour workshop is designed to prepare experienced\, trained medical interpreters of COFA languages to work in palliative care settings in Hawaiʻi Or those participants who completed the January 23 training the day before. \n\n\n\nPalliative Care is the medical specialty that focuses on improving quality of life and relieving physical and emotional suffering for people who are experiencing a serious illness. Since palliative care depends on regular\, clear communication between patients\, providers\, and families\, interpreters are key members of any palliative care team. Nationally recognized interpreter trainer Cindy Roat from Seattle\, WA will be leading both 7-hour classes. This is a unique opportunity for Hawaiʻi\, don’t miss it. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, January 24\, 20269 am to 5 PM \n\n\n\nIt includes: \n\n\n\n\nAn Introduction to Palliative Care\n\n\n\nInterpreting Skills Applied to Palliative Care\n\n\n\nThe Vocabulary of Palliative Care\n\n\n\nSight Translation in Palliative Care\n\n\n\nThe Impact of Emotion and Belief on Interpreting\n\n\n\n7 CEUs\n\n\n\n\nThis multimedia\, interactive training includes videos\, PowerPoint presentations\, and practice of interpreting and sight translation. Bilingual medical glossaries and practice activities are provided in: Chuukese\, Kosraean\, Marshallese and Pohnpeian. If you are and interpreter in Hawaiʻi for any other language\, please join us in January 22.   \n\n\n\n\nDownload the flyer (Day 1 and Day 2)\n\n\n\n\nWhere               In-Person (both days). Lunch will be provided to registered participants. \n\n\n\nCost                  $50. Scholarships are available for qualified COFA languages interpreters approved in our application process.   \n\n\n\nRegistration    Apply and REGISTER before 5:00 p.m. on January 14\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\nPlease note: space in this workshop is limited to the first 25 applicants.Please submit a separate registration form for each person registering.After registering\, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation\, your registration did not go through.\n\n\n\n\nCE credits      This course on Sat. January 24\, has been approved for 7 CE credits by CCHI and .7 for (IMIA) NBCMI. Certificates of Attendance will be awarded to all who arrive on time and stay for the entire workshop. \n\n\n\nThis is the first time we offer this in-person training in Hawaiʻi so please join us and tell your colleagues. This training is supported by grants from the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s Fund for Heath Equity and the Hawaii Association for Health Plans. \n\n\n\nPalliative Care is available in different settings in Hawaiʻi\, including hospitals and in-home settings.  There is a new Med-QUEST palliative care benefit in Hawaiʻi so there should be an increased need for palliative care interpretation\, as it gets implemented. \n\n\n\nTo learn more about Palliative Care\, and our multi-lingual resources in 13 languages visit the Kōkua Mau website: https://kokuamau.org/palliative-care-for-patients-and-families/
URL:https://kokuamau.org/event/day-2-cofa-languages-for-medical-interpreting-for-patients-with-serious-illness-interperting-in-palliative-care/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260129T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100628
CREATED:20260114T221325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T211801Z
UID:21998-1769698800-1769706000@kokuamau.org
SUMMARY:Kōkua Mau Meeting January 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first Kōkua Mau meeting of 2026. We will be giving an update on the reintroduction of the Uniform Healthcare Decisions Act.  \n\n\n\nWe are very pleased to be joined by Jennifer Moore Ballentine who has been studying this law for several years and is a national expert on the topic. She will give an overview of the bill and areas of concern to help guide our local discussions. \n\n\n\nJennifer Moore Ballentine is CEO of the Coalition for Compassionate Care of California (CCCC). She is an educator\, consultant\, and advocate with more than 25 years’ experience and expertise in palliative care and hospice\, adult education\, healthcare ethics and policy. She is the former Executive Director of the California State University Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care and previously held leadership roles for Life Quality Institute\, The Denver Hospice\, and the Colorado Center for Hospice and Palliative Care. She currently serves\, with Jeannette\, on the national POLST Board of Directors. CCCC is a sister organization to Kōkua Mau and we have partnered with them for years. \n\n\n\nKōkua Mau members who are interested can submit testimony about the bill so please come and learn more and how you can help. Hearings will begin soon so now is the time to ask questions and compose your testimony. \n\n\n\nThur Jan 29|3-5 PM \n\n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this zoom meeting:\n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\n\n\n\n\n\nHere is a link to the legislation\n\n\n\n\nBill numbers: HB 2257 and SB 3077\n\n\n\nIf you are thinking you have heard this before\, you are right. Last year\, we had a similar issue that this important and complex topic was introduced without education on the bill and no opportunity to provide feedback. Here is a summary of the issues we had last year. https://kokuamau.org/for-members/legislative-agenda-in-hawaii/ \n\n\n\nOn December 30\, we learned that the bill will be re-introduced\, again with no chance for education or input. It does not appear that the bill is substantively different from last year so our questions remain. And new questions will arise. \n\n\n\nPlease attend to learn where we are with the bill and how you can help. This is a very important bill for all of us who care for those with serious illness.
URL:https://kokuamau.org/event/kokua-mau-meeting-january-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260211T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260211T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100628
CREATED:20260123T000839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T000840Z
UID:22009-1770829200-1770834600@kokuamau.org
SUMMARY:Hawai’i Pacific Health is offering free online Advance Care Planning classes
DESCRIPTION:Register and attend with your family and friends to learn the importance of advance care planning. \n\n\n\nKEY AREAS OF DISCUSSION INCLUDE: \n\n\n\n\nWhy it is important to have early conversations on your wishes with your loved ones.\n\n\n\nHow to complete an advance directive\, understanding the role of a health care power of attorney and choosing wisely.\n\n\n\nReviewing the difference between an advance directive and Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) document.\n\n\n\nSharing the information with your loved ones and medical providers.\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE 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. \n\n\n\nVIRTUAL TRAINING DATES: \n\n\n\nOnline classes are available on the following dates and times: \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 11\, 2026\, 5-6:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 7\, 2026\, 12:30-2 p.m.\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 24\, 2026\, 5-6:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nRegister 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. \n\n\n\n\nDownload the flyer
URL:https://kokuamau.org/event/hawaii-pacific-health-is-offering-free-online-advance-care-planning-classes/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260218T171500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260218T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100628
CREATED:20260108T203342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T034908Z
UID:21956-1771434900-1771439400@kokuamau.org
SUMMARY:Palliative Pupus Feb 2026
DESCRIPTION:Please join us this month on Zoom only. \n\n\n\nPlease join us to hear how palliative care providers navigated a complex case involving cultural\, ethical\, and legal considerations regarding treatment considered possibly medically ineffective. \n\n\n\nWed Feb 18\, 20255:15 -6:30 PM HST \n\n\n\n\nHere is the zoom registration link for Palliative Pupus\n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting\n\n\n\n\nPalliative 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.
URL:https://kokuamau.org/event/palliative-pupus-feb-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260224T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100628
CREATED:20260109T010431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T010431Z
UID:21960-1771920000-1771948800@kokuamau.org
SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning Advance Directives and Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment Facilitator Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nTue February 24\, 20268:00-16:00 \n\n\n\nCourse Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nApply advance care planning resources to promote advance care planning discussions.\n\n\n\nEngage the multidisciplinary team to patient centered discussion addressing advance care planning.\n\n\n\nPromote patients’ knowledge of advance directives\, including healthcare Power of Attorney designation.\n\n\n\nImplement 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.\n\n\n\nPromote correct process of ACP documents\, access and utilization in your organization.\n\n\n\nIdentify end-of-life options including Hawai‘i’ requirements on Medical Aid in Dying\, Our Care\, Our Choice Act.\n\n\n\n\nOther dates: Wed May 20\, Wed June 17\, Wed September 9 \n\n\n\nRegistration: 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 \n\n\n\nNon HPH participants: Register online: https://www.hawaiipacifichealth.org/health-wellness/continuing-education/. \n\n\n\nAny questions contact Michelle Cantillo\, RN\, HPH ACP Coordinator via email michelle.cantillo@hawaiipacifichealth.org. \n\n\n\nDownload the flyer for CE information
URL:https://kokuamau.org/event/advance-care-planning-advance-directives-and-provider-orders-for-life-sustaining-treatment-facilitator-training-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260226T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100628
CREATED:20260202T182257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T182918Z
UID:22065-1772118000-1772125200@kokuamau.org
SUMMARY:Kōkua Mau Meeting Feb 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThur Feb 263-5 PM \n\n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this zoom meeting:\n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\n\n\n\n\nBackground:\n\n\n\nAt 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“. \n\n\n\nWe 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.  \n\n\n\n\nWatch the recording on our YouTube channel
URL:https://kokuamau.org/event/kokua-mau-meeting-feb-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260303T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260303T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100628
CREATED:20260126T150800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T012540Z
UID:21972-1772539200-1772553600@kokuamau.org
SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning Class HPH
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nCourse Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nApply ACP resources to promote advance care planning discussions.\n\n\n\nPromote patients’ knowledge of advance directives including healthcare power of attorney designation.\n\n\n\nIdentify the differences between an Advance Directive and Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) and implement correct documentation of these documents.\n\n\n\nImplement and standardize ACP processes.\n\n\n\nIdentify the Hawai‘i requirements of Medical Aid in Dying\, Our Care\, Our Choice Act.\n\n\n\nEngage the multi-disciplinary team patient-centered discussion addressing advance care planning.\n\n\n\n\nFirst Insurance Center (FIC)Honolulu\, HI \n\n\n\nWednesday\, 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 \n\n\n\nRegistration:  \n\n\n\nHPH 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.  \n\n\n\nNon 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. \n\n\n\n\nDownload the flyer for CE information
URL:https://kokuamau.org/event/advance-care-planning-class-hph/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260326T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100628
CREATED:20260311T213601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T213602Z
UID:22128-1774537200-1774544400@kokuamau.org
SUMMARY:Save the Date: Kōkua Mau Meeting March 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThur March 263-5 PM \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this zoom meeting:
URL:https://kokuamau.org/event/save-the-date-kokua-mau-meeting-march-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260407T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260407T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100628
CREATED:20260218T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T000537Z
UID:22012-1775565000-1775570400@kokuamau.org
SUMMARY:Hawai’i Pacific Health is offering free online Advance Care Planning classes April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register and attend with your family and friends to learn the importance of advance care planning. \n\n\n\nKEY AREAS OF DISCUSSION INCLUDE: \n\n\n\n\nWhy it is important to have early conversations on your wishes with your loved ones.\n\n\n\nHow to complete an advance directive\, understanding the role of a health care power of attorney and choosing wisely.\n\n\n\nReviewing the difference between an advance directive and Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) document.\n\n\n\nSharing the information with your loved ones and medical providers.\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE 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. \n\n\n\nVIRTUAL TRAINING DATES: \n\n\n\nOnline classes are available on the following dates and times: \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 7\, 2026\, 12:30-2 p.m.\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 24\, 2026\, 5-6:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nRegister 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. \n\n\n\n\nDownload the flyer
URL:https://kokuamau.org/event/22012/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260415T171500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260415T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100628
CREATED:20260311T214307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T214308Z
UID:22130-1776273300-1776277800@kokuamau.org
SUMMARY:Palliative Pupus April 2026
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nWed April 15 – in person & zoom5:15 -6:30 PM HSTQueen’s Conference Center & zoom \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the zoom part of meeting of Palliative Pupus\n\n\n\n\nFor 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!! \n\n\n\nValidated 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.
URL:https://kokuamau.org/event/palliative-pupus-april-2026/
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