People

Kelli Ann Okubo and Dr. Andras Bratincsak

Compassionate Care Restores Patient's Heart Health & Trust in Medicine

Born with a heart condition, Kelli Ann received a new heart valve and lease on life thanks to a minimally invasive procedure at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children.

Pali Momi Team Delivers Lifesaving Emergency Heart Care for West Oahu Father

What Michael thought was a bad case of the flu turned out to be a massive heart attack. Luckily, the emergency team at Pali Momi was there to provide Michael the lifesaving care he needed.

Dr. Jeremy Lum stands with Chung Lucky in the Rotunda at Straub Benioff Medical Center

Treating A-fib on Her Own Terms

Chung Lucky knew she didn’t want to be on lifelong medication to treat her atrial fibrillation. Instead, she opted to receive an implant that keeps potential stroke-causing blood clots from entering the bloodstream.

A man and woman hold their 4-year-old daughter and smile at each other.

From Micropreemie to Athletic All-Star: Hilo Heart Patient Excelling Thanks to Care from Kapiolani

Kalley-Mae Yee entered the world measuring 11.81 inches long and weighing 1 pound, 6.6 ounces. Today, this little girl is making a huge impact in her community.

a family stands together in their living room

Innovative Treatment & Teamwork Give Honolulu Woman Second Chance After Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis

woman holds guitar while sitting on rocks on the side of a mountain

Kauai Singer Overcomes Double Cancer Diagnosis with Help from Hawaii Pacific Health Teams

Pat Hokoana and his daughter Anela at the 2024 Hawaii High School Athletic Association Wrestling State Championships

Tag-Team Care Across Medical Centers Helps Family Man Return to Active Lifestyle

Three women stand close together holding a framed photo of another woman.

Breast Cancer Survivor Credits Early Screening for Saving Her Life

A woman and man stand with their teenage daughter and teenage son on the shore of Hanalei Bay on Kauai.

Kauai First Responder Overcomes Odds Thanks to Wilcox Care Team

A man a woman stand holding hands with their two toddler sons in a grassy field in front of a mountain.

Vigilance, Early Detection Help Aaron Keenan Beat Lung Cancer

Two women stand on a grassy lawn in front of a children's hospital next to a sign that reads "The Pinwheel Garden is in support of National Child Abuse Prevention Month" and hold blue pinwheels.

Educating the Public About Child Abuse

A young boy plays between the branches of a banyan tree.

Akamu Mendonza