April Makana Pono

Posted on April 16, 2020

Makana Pono: Employee Giving Program

As this month’s Makana Pono recipient, Tod selected Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation to receive the $5,000 donation.

April West Oahu Hospice Hero

Posted on April 15, 2020

Hospice Hero

Islands Hospice’s community liaison, Myra Ondayog, is always surprised by the resilience and strength of hospice patients.

April Town Hospice Hero

Posted on April 13, 2020

Hospice Hero

As a spiritual care provider, Glenn Scheib supports patients and families of all faiths from all over Oahu in spiritual care.

April Volunteer Spotlight

Posted on April 3, 2020

Volunteer Spotlight

Paulette Feeney clearly remembers the first two patients she met while volunteering with Islands Hospice.

March Makana Pono

Posted on March 6, 2020

Makana Pono: Employee Giving Program

While at the beach one day, Irene Horodecki saw firsthand the impact that nonprofit AccesSurf has on the lives of children and adults with disabilities.

March Volunteer Spotlight

Posted on March 3, 2020

Volunteer Spotlight

“Islands Hospice helped my family and I care for my father in his final days, and I wanted to give them my time in appreciation."

March West Oahu Hospice Hero

Posted on March 2, 2020

Hospice Hero

Growing up in Hawaii, Dale Kim always dreamed of traveling and seeing new places.

Lavie Raymond

Posted on March 1, 2020

Hospice Hero

February Makana Pono

Posted on February 5, 2020

Makana Pono: Employee Giving Program

February Volunteer Spotlight

Posted on February 3, 2020

Volunteer Spotlight

Volunteers help brighten patients’ days by offering extra support and companionship, reading books or listening to music.

February West Oahu Hospice Hero

Posted on February 2, 2020

Hospice Hero

Like many people, Noralyn Pascua ended up in a completely different career path than the one she started in.

Janelle Pouesi, LPN

Posted on February 1, 2020

Hospice Hero

Born and raised in American Samoa, Janelle Pouesi, LPN, was inspired to pursue a career in health care based on her culture and upbringing.

Holly Arroyo

Posted on February 1, 2020

Hospice Hero

“Death and dying can be a difficult, emotional and challenging experience, so the fact that I can help patients and families by guiding them through the process to help ensure their quality of life, well-being and peace is deeply rewarding. I feel honored to do this work.”

Maui Corner- Get to know our Maui Team

Posted on January 5, 2020

Maui Corner

Erin Kamai, RN Maui Inpatient Unit

January Makana Pono

Posted on January 4, 2020

Makana Pono: Employee Giving Program

This month’s Makana Pono recipient is giving back to an organization that has been a part of her life since she was a toddler.

January Volunteer Spotlight

Posted on January 3, 2020

Volunteer Spotlight

As a high school student, Esther Wong has a busy schedule filled with classes and homework, but she still makes time to volunteer at Islands Hospice a few times a week.

January West Oahu Hospice Hero

Posted on January 2, 2020

Hospice Hero

Like many of her colleagues, Marla Lukowski, LPN, was drawn to hospice care from a personal experience.

Volunteer Spotlight: Ralph Kahalehau, Lani Kahalehau, & Allan Kaneshiro

Posted on December 4, 2019

Volunteer Spotlight

A trio of volunteers are sharing their love of music with Islands Hospice patients.

December West Oahu Hospice Hero

Posted on December 2, 2019

Hospice Hero

Sometimes, making a connection is all about speaking the right language.

Grace Galapon

Posted on December 1, 2019

Hospice Hero

Like many of her colleagues at Islands Hospice, Grace Galapon, CNA, found her calling in hospice care through a personal experience.