Community Involvement

Group of REHAB Occupational Therapists at OTAH annual state conference 2018Occupational Therapy Association of Hawaii 2018 Annual State Conference

Providing educational opportunities, legislative and advocacy networks

REHAB attended the Occupational Therapy Association of Hawaii’s (OTAH) 2018 Annual State Conference hosted at the Japanese Cultural Center.  Over 100 Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) from all over the state of Hawaii gathered to learn more about evidence-based assessment and treatment for stroke recovery (interventions to improve functional mobility in upper and lower extremities) and new therapeutic yoga tools for broadening treatment and practice.  

The annual conference was a great opportunity to network with other OTs and COTAs in patient care and check out how they improve quality of life across the state.  Conference attendees stopped by REHAB’s booth where they could speak to one of the members of our OT team about the services we offer and the special technology we use!

Thank you to OTAH for having us!  It was a great opportunity to network with other OTs and learn about different innovative technologies.


Group posing after the Race for the Cure 2018Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

Educating Breast Cancer Survivors on How to Improve Their Quality of Life

To generate support for Hawaii-based breast-health programs and cancer research, REHAB Hospital of the Pacific joined thousands of breast cancer awareness advocates at the 24th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Sunday, October 14, 2018.  We were happy to have the opportunity to speak to breast cancer survivors under the Survivors Tent at the event on how they can improve their quality of life with actionable items such as physical therapy and a regular exercise program.

 


Child getting helmet fitted at child & youth day 20182018 Children& Youth Day

Keeping our keiki safe from injury

On Sunday, October 8, 2018 REHAB Hospital of the Pacific joined Queen’s Medical Center and the Department of Health to take part in the 25th annual Child and Youth Day.  REHAB was on hand to assist with helmet fittings for the children of Hawaii.  Volunteers at the event helped fit around 200 youth with new helmets.

We are proud to have been able to be a part of this event to celebrate the youth of Hawaii and educate them about the importance of helmet safety.


OTAH Conference 2017OTAH Conference, October 28, 2017

Providing educational opportunities, legislative and advocacy networks

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific attended the Occupational Therapy Association of Hawaii’s (OTAH) 2017 Annual State Conference hosted at the Japanese Cultural Center. Occupational Therapists from all over the state gathered to learn more about the latest in occupational therapy innovative technologies being used for therapeutic yoga and managing and preventing diabetes.

The annual conference was a great opportunity to network with other local OTs on patient care and check out how they improve quality of life across the state. Conference attendees stopped by REHAB’s booth to find out more from REHAB's OT team about our services and the innovative technologies that we use! Participants enjoyed getting a hands on look at the latest in our rehabilitation technologies, our MusicGlove. Similar in concept to the popular game Guitar Hero, our OTs use the MusicGlove to help improve a patient's gripping movements and fine motor skills after sustaining a stroke or brain injury.

Thank you to OTAH for having us! It was a great opportunity to network with other OTs and learn about different innovative technologies.


Race for the Cure 2017

Walk for a Cause

2017 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

In 2017, there were approximately 2,530 deaths caused by Breast Cancer in Hawaii — with 6,450 newly diagnosed cases. Da REHAB Boob Troop joined more than 3,000 people walking/running to raise awareness and support for Breast Cancer at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Kapiolani Park. We’re glad to have the opportunity to help fund research to end Breast Cancer and to honor all those whose lives have been affected by this disease. Thank you to our REHAB team for coming out and walking to raise awareness for this great cause! Special thanks to REHAB Team Captain, Cheri Teranishi-Hashimoto for spearheading this event!

 


Children & Youth Day 2017

2017 Children & Youth Day

Celebrating Hawaii’s Children & Youth

In 1994, the Hawai‘i State Legislature and Governor established Children and Youth Day (CYD) in Hawai‘i as the first Sunday of every October to celebrate and honor our children and youth and the special contributions they make to our community.  Team REHAB attended the 2017 Children & Youth Day on Sunday, October 2nd at the State Capitol. In partnership with the Queen’s Medical Center and The Department of Health: Neurotrauma Supports, REHAB’s Certified Brain Injury Specialists provided free bicycle helmets and fittings for all keiki who stopped by the booth. They were also able to educate the entire family on symptoms, causes and consequences of Traumatic Brain Injury with educational handouts and fun helmet safety coloring handouts.