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Offers classes on weight management, and smoking cessation. Teaches aerobics. Offers programs on coping with cancer, diabetes, and hypertension (high blood pressure). Provides one-on-one consultations on smoking cessation and nutrition.

Conducts surveillance and investigation of communicable diseases (other than tuberculosis and Hansen's Disease). Implements control measures necessary to decrease and prevent infectious disease. Provides information to the public about infectious diseases, travel information and immunizations. Information on food and fish (ciguatera) poisoning.

(American Cancer Society Cancer Survivors Network, American Cancer Society I Can Cope Class, American Cancer Society Look Good Feel Better, American Cancer Society Look Good/Feel Better, American Cancer Society Reach to Recovery) Reach To Recovery: Trained volunteers who are breast cancer survivors provide emotional and educational support for women who are facing or have had breast cancer surgery. Cancer Survivors Network: Online community created for survivors and caregivers to connect with others, visit www.cancer.org Gift Items: A limited supply of wigs, hats, turbans, scarves and breast prostheses are available by appointment. These items are received by the local offices by donations from others and through our TLC Catalog. Support Groups: The office is a clearinghouse of information on local self-help and support groups that provide emotional and educational help. Patients and caregivers also are invited to visit the Cancer Survivors' Network at www.cancer.org . Relay For Life: You are invited to attend Relay For Life, our annual event to celebrate survivors, remember loved ones, and give everyone the opportunity to fight back against cancer. We encourage all survivors to attend this fun, uplifting event.

Hawaii Organ Transplant (HOT) provides patient-oriented support, education and services to transplant candidates, recipients and their families and to others affected by or interested in organ, tissue and eye donation. Affiliated with and supported by the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii, you can reach them at (808)589-5961.

Provides information on how to Request a Replacement Vaccination Card. Process to Request a Replacement Vaccination Card. Only for individuals vaccinated in Hawaii. Where did you get vaccinated? And how do I request a replacement card. Hospital, pharmacy, clinic, health center, DOD or VA: Contact the location/provider that administered the vaccine Windward Community College, Windward Health Center Point of Dispensing (POD) or Behavioral Health Administration POD: Email: [email protected] Leeward Community College or University of Hawaii: Call 808-586-8332 Hawaii Department of Health (HI-DOH) POD on: Kauai, Maui or Big Island: Contact HI-DOH’s District Health Office in the respective county. Kauai: 808-241-3495; Maui: 808-984-3780; Big Island: 808-974-6006 At a POD, that is now closed and AND you KNOW who was running the POD: Contact the provider that operated the POD (e.g., Queens, Hawaii Pacific Health, etc.) If you don’t know who was operating the POD where you received your vaccination: Call 808-586-8332 or 833-711-0645. Provide your: Name, Date of Birth, Vaccination location, Date and approximate time vaccinated, your return phone number or email address The Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS) printout will be accepted if you registered for your vaccination using VAMS log into the system and print out the VAMS Certificate.

Connect with Muscular Dystrophy Association's (MDA) National Resource Center where you can work with trained specialists that can help connect you to resources, information about the diseases in our program, support and services, programs, and activities.

Coordinates the recovery of organ and tissue donation for the state of Hawaii. Evaluates donors, counsels families, works with hospitals throughout the donation process, and places organs for transplantation. Provides public and medical professional education. How to be a donor, visit for registry information at www.donatelifehawaii.com. Also be sure to tell your family so they are aware of your decision

Works to improve and maintain individual and community health. Addresses the following key areas: healthy community development (includes limited and non-English speaking populations), risk reduction (includes tobacco prevention/education and fitness promotion) and behavioral risk factor surveillance. Conducts community and professional education and training. Provides consultation and technical assistance. Assesses needs and develops policies. Provides bilingual health services. Creates health education materials. Acts as a clearinghouse for distribution of risk factor data and health information on health promotion/education programs and strategies. Builds coalitions to work on health education issues.

Provides screening and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases (STD), including syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia. Provides HIV testing and counseling, and partner notification services for STD, HIV. Also provides hepatitis B and C testing (based on eligibility, please call to check). Also, hepatitis B vaccines (based on availability and eligibility, please call to check).

Conducts surveillance and investigation of communicable diseases (other than tuberculosis, Hansen's Disease, and sexually transmitted diseases). Implements control measures necessary to decrease and prevent infectious disease, including provision of vaccines to health care providers. Provides information to the public about infectious diseases and immunizations. Provides patient referral letters for a free (STDs) chlamydia, gonorrhea or syphilis test.

Free, anonymous HIV testing with results in 15 minutes, counseling, outreach and referrals to other health agencies for other STDs. Hepatitis C testing also available.

Provides help for the mesothelioma patients and their families for medical treatment, finding the best doctor, travel costs and understanding their diagnosis. -Patients Currently Fighting Mesothelioma - Compensation is available for mesothelioma patients to help cover the cost of treatment. Learn more about how to connect with top doctors that specialize in treating mesothelioma. -Families Who Have Lost a Loved One to Mesothelioma - Family members of mesothelioma victims may be entitled to compensation. We help families identify the statute of limitation laws that dictate the amount of time you have to file a claim. -Veterans Exposed to Asbestos in the Military - Veterans that developed mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure in the military are entitled to financial compensation. Learn more about VA benefits and how to file your VA claim.

Provides cancer education and services for cancer patients and their families. Distributes information on prevention through healthy lifestyles to reduce cancer risk. Promotes early detection to increase survival rates. Loans equipment and books. Provides limited patient transportation for non-elective off-island medical treatment. Offers support programs, navigation, and appearance-related gift items for women in treatment.

Provides planning, administrative, and technical assistance for the Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems. Offers training and technical assistance for the staff and boards of the Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems. Develops a statewide Native Hawaiian health care master plan. Provides research grant support, Native Hawaiian health research forums, and research information clearinghouse. RESOURCES: Pacific Diabetes Education Program http://www.pdep.org. Imi Hale - Native Hawaiian Cancer Network http://www.imihale.org

(Hui Malama Ola Na Oiwi) We provide disease prevention and health promotion services through advocacy, accessibility, and education. We offer Case Management Services (such as home visits to conduct blood pressure checks, glucose checks, assistance with applications for medical insurance), and referrals to other health-related agencies. We also provide Health Education (Diabetes, Hypertension, Nutrition, and Tobacco Cessation), Traditional Healing Workshops and Classes, as well as one-to-one services by referral. Specialty Transportation provided to medical-related appointments (based on needs and availability)- for individuals restricted to a wheelchair or gurney.

(Ho'ola Lahui Hawaii - Lihue, Waimea and Kapaa) Provides medical care; dental care; substance abuse counseling; tobacco cessation; fitness and wellness programs; cancer screening; nutrition counseling; individual, family and couples counseling; case management services; and outreach services.

Assists families with limited income to plan low-cost, simple, healthy meals. Teaches families to shop wisely, stretch their dollars and resources, and keep foods safe. Meets with homemakers in small groups or individually in the family's home or at community sites.

Services focus on health promotion, health education, health care services and research. We provide disease prevention and control services, health screening, health advocacy, outreach, traditional healing, fitness and nutrition programs, tobacco cessation, health insurance application assistance, cancer navigation, primary medical care, and dental care.

(E-Kokua Club) The Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaii (EFH) offers a free membership to the E-Kokua Club to children, teens, adults, and caregivers. Through monthly cultural healing activities (hula, lei-making, ukulele, art therapy), peer support groups, and seizure first aid education, the E-Kokua Club provides a welcoming, stigma-free community where families can learn, connect, and thrive. In addition, EFH is the local manager of the National Epilepsy Helpline for Hawaii. This means families calling for seizure support, education, or resources speak directly to persons in the islands who understand our communities. Visit the website for more information.

(Kumukahi Health + Wellness, Hawaii Island HIV/AIDS Foundation) Provides STD Testing and Treatment,HIV and Hepatitis C Testing, Sexual Health Counseling, PrEP Navigation Services, Client Services for people living with HIV and their families. Assists with daily living needs, financial aid for housing, food and medicine. Offers individual counseling, nursing, and social service case management. Accessing all aspect of medical care including vision, dental and drug assistance. Qualifying for public and private aid programs for housing and financial assistance, home health services, essential transportation, etc, Counseling and referral services including mental health, harm reduction and return to work programs, disability claims and a fully stocked food pantry on-site.

Free Hepatitis B care coordination and education, including in-language Marshallese and Chuukese

(HAND, Hawaii Dietetic Association) Maintains a professional organization for nutritionists and dietitians. Provides resource information about nutrition. Visit the website for more information.

Designed to eliminate disease and health risks to the Hawaiian community through programs specific to the general Hawaiian population. Emphasizes nutrition and diabetes. Promotes wellness and disease prevention. Provides referrals to physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. Provides information in traditional Hawaiian healing practices such as Lomi Lomi (Hawaiian massage therapy). Also offers breast and cervical cancer screening. Also offers a tobacco cessation program.

Conducts awareness campaigns and encourages organ donation. Sponsors volunteer constituent councils for organ donors and transplant patients, including the TransAction Council, the Hawaii Organ Donor Family Council and the Transplant Association of Hawaii. Sponsors the Transplant Games, an Olympic-Style competition for transplant recipients. Supports training opportunities for health care professionals. Educates the public about problems of progressive kidney disease and possible means of prevention. Conducts free patient/family workshops called "People Like Us Live." Publishes free dialysis cookbooks and kidney patient handbooks. Offers free educational CD Roms for children, along with a school outreach program featuring "Sidney the Kidney." Conducts free statewide kidney screenings and funds research initiatives for a cure. Accepts donations of automobiles in running or non-running condition. Can arrange for a free tow if necessary. Also accepts donations of gently used clothing a

Works to improve and maintain individual and community health. Addresses the following key areas: community development and risk reduction (includes tobacco prevention/education and skin cancer prevention). Conducts community and professional education and training. Provides consultation and technical assistance. Creates health education materials. Acts as a clearinghouse for distribution of risk factor data and information on health promotion/education programs and strategies. Builds coalitions to work on health education issues.