JABSOM/UHP OB/GYNs awarded for collaborative research
May 12, 2020 — UHP OB/GYNs receive an award from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) for their research.
#WeAreUHPHawaii: Dr. Riley Kitamura – The Return Home
April 2, 2020 — Get to know local-bred surgeon Riley Kitamura, who practices at the UHP Surgery clinic at Queen’s West Oahu.
Dr. Hiraoka named second Lakshmi Devi and Devraj Sharma Endowed Chair, a gift stemmed from positive impact
March 26, 2020 — Dr. Mark Hiraoka is named the second Lakshmi Devi and Devraj Sharma Endowed Chair.
WELLNESS WATCH: CoVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 – Clinic Preparation, Not Panic
March 2, 2020 — UHP Chief Medical Officer Dr. Patricia Blanchette shares insight on how to protect yourself from coronavirus and flu-like symptoms.
UHP Women’s Health Specialists introduces new program for expectant mothers from all walks of life
February 27, 2020 — A relatively new program from University Health Partners of Hawaii (UHP) is paving a way for women on Oahu to access the healthcare they need.
Kaneshiro named McCorriston Endowed Professor; Kosasa gives additional gift to OB/GYN department to support faculty
February 24, 2020 — On February 3, Dr. Bliss Kaneshiro became the first recipient of the Dr. Colin McCorriston Endowed Professorship.
WELLNESS WATCH: FDA issues warning to Purell manufacturer Gojo about unproven claims of hand sanitizer effectiveness
WELLNESS WATCH: FDA issues warning to Purell manufacturer Gojo about unproven claims of hand sanitizer effectiveness January 31, 2020 — Submitted by Dr. Patricia Blanchette, University Health Partners of Hawaii Chief Medical OfficerFeatured photo from PURELL® official website On January 17, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to Gojo, […]
Hyperbaric Treatment Center: A year in review
Hyperbaric Treatment Center: A year in review January 30, 2020 —Pictured: Kurk Jamison, HTC Director of Operation and Safety, demonstrates the use of the hyperbaric chamber to JABSOM student Alda Lam (2020). Vina Cristobal photo. The JABSOM/UHP Hyperbaric Treatment and Wound Care Center (abbreviated as HTC) has had its fair share of accomplishments this past […]
Wellness Watch: Blanchette makes remarks on coronavirus outbreak
January 29, 2020 — The Novel Coronavirus is making a gradual spread worldwide; Dr. Patricia Blanchette, Chief Medical Officer of UHP, makes her remarks about the virus outbreak and shares precautionary tips with the public to prevent the spread of the virus and other infectious diseases.
#WeAreUHPHawaii: Dr. Gavin Uchida: A Mission to Make an Impact
#WeAreUHPHawaii: Dr. Gavin Uchida: A Mission to Make an Impact January 21, 2020 — Written by Vina Cristobal, University Health Partners of Hawaii Featured photo by Brian Hutchinson Birch, Hawaiʻi Public Health Institute “There are some professionals that spend their careers saving lives, and that’s very admirable. But it’s also equally important that professionals spend […]