Preventive Health programs focus on improving quality of life and health care utilization
patterns by preventing chronic conditions, by reducing chronic disease risk factors,
and by healing the whole person through multidisciplinary systems. Primary care
is linked with traditional Hawaiian healing, health and nutrition education, disease
management, group support, behavioral intervention, and an array of individual and
group fitness activities.
Programs include:
Focuses on interactive disease self management that involves the patient, caregiver,
and health educator, and encompasses medication management, apparatus management,
lifestyle change, and prevention education to assist the patient in caring for asthma,
diabetes, and other obesity-related conditions. Call 696-1558 for an appointment.
Health education is available to schools and other community groups and may focus
on topics ranging from healthy snacks to safety and sanitation. Call 696-1558 for
more information.
The Diabetes Support Group is a naturally-formed group that has met weekly since
the mid-1980’s. Weekly activities include health education, field trips, healthy
potluck lunches, gardening, and outside speakers are featured Wednesday mornings
from 8:30-9:30 am in the Health Center’s Dining Pavilion. Call 696-1528
or 306-5194 for more information.
Teen fitness program that incorporates circuit training, group sports, and dance
activities into its biweekly sessions (Tuesday and Thursdays 4-5:00 pm in the Malama
Ola fitness center). Call 696-1558 for information.
WIC is a federally funded supplemental food program that targets pregnant, lactating,
and postpartum women; infants; and children less than 5 years of age that are low
income and have a health or nutritional risk. WIC provides health monitoring, nutrition
education and supplemental foods and is available by appointment Monday through
Friday. For an appointment, call 696-5561, 696-1504 or 696-1505.
Group fitness classes such as salsa, kick boxing, strength training, and yoga are
available in the Malama Ola fitness center Monday through Friday (schedule subject
to change). Classes are free to Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center patients
and employees and available for a fee of $1 to the community. Individual fitness
training is available through the Malama Ola Lifestyle Enhancement Program for Waianae
Coast Comprehensive Health Center patients. Call 696-1558 for more information.
Individual and group smoking cessation education is provided that incorporates Western
cessation methodologies, traditional Hawaiian healing, wellness and alternative
interventions. The program includes case management, outreach, and monthly group
support. Call 696-1599 for information.
Individual nutrition assessment and intervention is provided by Registered Dietitians
and is available in all of the Health Center’s clinics by appointment. Call
696-1526 or your clinic receptionist for an appointment.
Individual and group education is provided covering pregnancy prevention, birth
control, and STD information. For information on the Waianae Coast, call 696-1599.
For information in Waipahu/Kapolei, call 676-7233.
An HIV Counselor provides anonymous counseling and testing. Call 306-5006
for an appointment.
KidFit kids in action in the Malama Ola gym