Department of Geriatrics: Hawaii’s Nursing Homes Became Fortresses Against COVID-19
May 13, 2020 — UHP geriatricians provide insight on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting nursing home residents.
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.
Doctors Delivering Doctors: Helping each other bring life into the world
March 26, 2020 — OB/GYN doctors set an example of community by taking care of each other during their pregnancies.
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.
UHP researcher helps to facilitate statewide education of lungworm disease
UHP researcher helps to facilitate statewide education of lungworm disease January 31, 2020 — Written by Marybeth Kotrodimos Rat lungworm graphic courtesy of JABSOM/UH Med Now. Did you ever think that eating a salad made of lettuce from your very own garden might kill you? From time to time we hear about a type of […]
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, […]