EMS & Injury Prevention System Branch

HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HONORS FOUR INDIVIDUALS
WITH FIRST “END OF FALL” AWARDS

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The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) in concert with the Fall Prevention Consortium and The Plaza at Moanalua honored four individuals for their outstanding achievements and dedication to promoting fall prevention efforts in Hawaii. On Dec. 29, Sen. Suzanne Chun Oakland, Michael Dowell of Stay At Home Modifications, Glenn Sakai of the Tai Chi for Health Institute (THCI), and Linda Mau, Public Health Nurse from the Island of Lanai, were each honored with a special trophy and proclamation at The Plaza Club in Honolulu. A special perpetual award will also be presented by DOH and the Consortium to The Plaza at Moanalua, an assisted living facility in Honolulu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The breakfast event was very festive with honorees and their families and friends gathering to hear Stan Michaels of the DOH and Consortium members describe the amazing and selfless contributions each of the honorees provided our kupuna. The “End of Fall” (pun intended) seemed an appropriate time (last day of fall is December 21st ) to honor these individuals because at the end of the year the full scope of their accomplishments can be summarized.
Stan has indicated that each subsequent “End of Fall” award ceremony will honor four individuals for their work in fall prevention. The Administrator of The Plaza at Moanalua, Shannon Miyazake, indicated that the Perpetual Trophy for Fall Prevention will be prominently displayed at their place of business.

 

 

Stanley J. Michaels
Senior Fall Prevention Specialist