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IMPACT
PALI MOMI MEDICAL CENTER:
Retina Surgical Equipment
Donations to Pali Momi’s Retina Research Fund helped purchase new
equipment for the retina center. The Keeler Cryomatic System III is used to
treat disorders of the lids or eyes, and will allow more ease and precision
in ocular surgeries. In 1993, Pali Momi established the first retina center in
the state dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of retina diseases. The
Retina Research Fund supports outreach services, equipment purchases,
and education programs.
KAPI‘OLANI MEDICAL CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN:
Lifesaving Oxygen Machines
Donations made at Hawai‘i Costco Wholesale warehouses will go
toward two Cardiohelp units for Kapi‘olani’s Extra Corporeal Membrane
Oxygenation (ECMO). This lifesaving equipment takes over the work of
a child’s lungs and sometimes heart. A child can be on the Cardiohelp
unit for several days to a few weeks, giving his or her body time to rest
and recover. Once the heart or the lungs have mended and can function
properly on its own, the child is removed from the equipment.
WILCOX MEDICAL CENTER:
Upgraded TVs for Infusion Center
At Wilcox, donations are helping to pay for upgraded swing-arm televisions
for the infusion center chairs. During treatments, some patients have to
stay for four to eight hours every day. TVs provide some distraction and
comfort. It will help to create a safe, emotionally and physically comforting
space, which can play a central role in the healing process.
STRAUB MEDICAL CENTER :
Recovery Recliners
Thanks to your generous donations, Straub was able to purchase 12
Hill-Rom recliners for patients recovering from joint replacement surgery
for $23,508. The specialized seating allows patients to rest comfortably
and helps their bodies to recover without compromising the surgical work
that was just performed.
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