Below is a summary of our most recent events since the year 2000 in chronological
order.
To the right is a list of the Health Center’s past history pages.
Click on one of the links to be taken back in time.
2001
With the July 11, 2001 kickoff of the Health Center’s Capital Campaign, Health
Center employees led the way through their generous donations. Within 38 days,
employees donated an amazing $65,000.
The James and Abigail Campbell Foundation is the first major donor of the Health
Center’s Capital Campaign to build a multi-story health and training facility
at its main campus. The $500,000 donation will be used specifically for the
pediatric floor of the new building. (see attached pic)
The Waianae Health Academy graduated its 20th Nurse Assistant class.
2002
A call for artists was announced for a design that would represent the Health Center’s
Capital Campaign theme of Sharing Traditions, Generation to Generation. The
design submitted by Sean Browne, Native Hawaiian artist, was selected. His
design is of a fountain with three calabashes that represent a family generation of
kupuna, makua and keiki.
Dr. Ricardo (Ric) Custodio, M.D., M.P.H., is hired as the new medical director.
Dr. Custodio is a pediatrician and grew up in Hawaii. He received his undergraduate
degree from Stanford University, his medical degree from University of Hawaii and
a graduate degree for Harvard University.
The Waianae Health Academy celebrates its 10th anniversary. The Academy has
trained 20 Nurse Assistant classes, 3 Community Health Worker classes, 14 Early
Admission programs (for high school students interested in a health career) and
1 Practical Nursing program.
The Health Center celebrated its 30th anniversary on the grounds of the newly dedicated
Native Hawaiian Healing Gardens and Amphitheater.
The Chamber of Commerce presented the Health Center a Noelo Po`okela award –
the Hawaii State Award of Excellence.
2003
After contracting out pharmacy services for many years, the Health Center decided
to operate its own pharmacy ~ Waianae Professional Pharmacy.
The Health Center was visited by top federal officials from the Department of Health
and Human Services, including Dr. Sam Shekar, Assistant Surgeon General and Elizabeth
“Betty” Duke, Administrator for the Health Resources and Services Administration.
The Honolulu Club generously donated state-of-the-art exercise machines to the Health
Center. The ten FreeMotion strength training machines are included as part
of the Integrative Health Lifestyle Enhancement Program.
Health Center is the first community health center in the state of Hawaii to implement
an electronic medical record system.
Two hale, built by Master Hale Builder Francis Senenci of Hana Maui, completed on
the grounds of the Health Center. Hale Ho’ola O Waianae, a traditional
Hawaiian hale, will be used by Native Hawaiian healing practitioners. Hale
Halawai is located in the garden area and will be used as a gathering/meeting area.
The 2nd Annual Waianae Conference on Primary Care and Board Leadership Development
was attended by 200 individuals from Hawaii, the continental United States and the
Pacific.
2004
The Health Center won the Leadership Award for Non-Profit Corporations in Hawaii.
The award, presented by Pacific Business News, recognized the Health Center
for maintaining a positive financial position for many years by continuously increasing
productivity, developing revenue generating services, initiating technological innovations
and promoting community involvement.
Kid-Fit program established by Preventive Health Department to address growing obesity
rates among children. The program includes fun physical activities such as
kick-boxing, weight-strength training, cardio-dance, relay races, etc.
Pearl City Adult Day Care Center opens at the Pearl City Hongwanji. This adult
day care site is the largest of the other four sites which are located in Waianae,
Alewa Heights, Waialua and Wahiawa.
2005
The Health Center received federal recognition as a formal research review board
to protect and provide over-sight for community-based research.
The Waipahu Clinic moves into larger facilities, from the Waipahu Civic Center to
its new location at the Waipahu Filipino Community (Fil-Com) Center.
The Health Center generated $300,000 at its first fundraising event, A Tribute to
the Spirit of Community. The event was held to raise funds for its three-story
medical and training building. The event honored Senator Daniel Inouye, Stephen
MacMillan (CEO of the James and Abigail Campbell Foundation), Bill Wilson (President
of Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company) and Chuck Wothke (one of the founders
of the Health Center).
Champion golfer Vijah Singh donates $25,000 to the Health Center. He was also
the winner of the Sony Open.
2006
The Health Center held a blessing and open house for its newest clinic, Malama Ola,
which is a model of clinic redesign providing integrative health services.
Services include primary care, acupuncture, nutrition management, behavioral health
and a fitness gym.
A new employee training graduated competencies program was initiated to focus
on upgrading skills and promoting career ladder advancement.
The Hawaii Psychological Association awarded the Health Center its Psychologically
Healthy Workplace Award.
The Health Center was ranked as the largest non-profit service provider in the state
of Hawaii.
The 2nd annual Spirit of Community fundraiser honored Senator Daniel Akaka and his
wife Millie Akaka who has served as the Capital Campaign chairs for the Health Center's
capital campaign. Also honored was one of the founders of the Health Center,
Aunty Agnes Cope.
Scenic Hawaii presented the Health Center with the 2006 Betty Crocker Landscape
award of excellence in the Professional Gardens category.
First Hawaiian Bank Foundation provides a $150,000 grant to the Health Center
for its three-story medical and training building capital campaign.
McInerny Foundation grants $100,000 award to the Health Center's Capital Campaign.
2007
The Waianae Health Academy increased its reach by partnering with Windward Community
College to bring Agricultural Technology Program to the community.
Selected one of 10 community health centers throughout the nation
to house the new medical school program for A.T. Still University’s College
of Osteopathic Medicine. Ten medical students will begin their 3 years
of community based training on site in July 2008. Medical student candidates are
being identified from the community with the hope they will return to practice medical
care in their hometown.
Kupuna Council and Native Hawaiian Traditional Healers Recognized by State Legislature
for perpetuating the art of Native Hawaiian Healing.
Groundbreaking took place for the 3-story Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Family Medical
Building.