KKV NEWS - September 2021

Celebrating Community Health Center Week

August 8-14 - click here for more information and photos!

Reflections from our Kupuna

“I would like to express my sincere admiration to KKV Elder Care Programs you provided to us Kupuna.

I am a widow, used to live in my daughter’s apartment. When everybody was out for work, I stayed alone in the house. That kind of routine made me weaker and sadder.

One day, KKV invited me to join the face-to-face exercise program. I was attending tthree times a week at KKV’s Gulick center. While joining the exercise, I gained my strength and gained new friends. But when the COVID-19 pandemic arose, the face-to-face exercise stop.

KKV’s Elder Care found a way to continue the Kupuna’s source of happiness. Now, we can do tele-exercise. Read more here…

Merlita Compton - KKV’s Kupuna Warrior & Elder Care Director

“I like it here at Gulick because I see people who need help and the love we share with them not only helps the individuals but also helps their families. If people are healthy, the community is healthy. That’s what community is for me.”

Read more about our passionate Kupuna warrior here.

Speaking Many Languages - We Celebrate KKV’s Interpreters

“Interpreters are essential for providing great care at Kokua Kalihi Valley and are highly valued care team members. Many of the patients I care for speak limited or no english. Our interpreters provide voice for these patients and the communities they are a part of. Their patient, meticulous work helps me to clearly understand patient needs and the context of their lives. During the pandemic, interpreters have been especially critical in facilitating testing, care, vaccinations, and wrap around services. It is only because of their work and and the work of so many in the organization that we find success.” Dr. Nathan Tan, KKV Medical

Click here to learn more about our amazing program and team!

Support KKV by buying an original ceramic vessel by Kumu Don Harvey of Kamehameha Schools.

We still have 19 vessels needing good homes.

All purchases must be picked up at Ho’oulu ‘Aina.

Click here to shop!

KKV’s Doubles Team Extraordinaire

Vailima Watson and her husband Jerry have spent almost 30 years mentoring Kalihi’s youth as tennis coaches, health advocates, and community leaders.

In October and for the remainder of 2021, we are looking to help them raise money for college scholarships for their players. In the first of three installments, this article will introduce Vailima and Jerry and their early work supporting the Kalihi community. Click here to read more.

KKV’s Dental Program

Despite the current COVID surge, KKV’s Dental Program is still open for routine and emergency dental care. Telehealth consults are available for those who may be in pain but are unable to come to the clinic due to their current situation. Please stay home if you feel unwell or are being asked to quarantine for COVID-19. To schedule an appointment for routine or emergency dental care or to speak with a dentist through telehealth, call 808-791-9428.

We are hiring a new Dentist and Dental Assistant. Click here to apply!

KKV is hosting vaccine clinics Monday through Saturday by appointment or walk-in at our Main Clinic at 2239 N School Street.

We offer both Pfizer (12+) and Moderna (18+) COVID-19 vaccines.

Call (808) 791-9489 for questions or to make an appointment.

Please remember to wear masks, practice patience, and social distance.

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KKV is grateful for the many gifts we experience daily through our work in Kalihi. Donations make it possible for us to provide a rich array of services to our community.

One easy way to support KKV is by signing up with Amazon Smile. Amazon will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to KKV. You just have to select us - click here to learn more.

If you make charitable contributions through Aloha United Way, you can designate funds to KKV as your recipient - our code # is 72660.