VAPIHCS Veterans

Aloha Veterans, I am honored to join the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) as your Interim Executive Director. As I begin my time here, my focus is on listening and learning—so that I may better understand how I...

VAPIHCS Veterans,  I hope you all had a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday, filled with joy, gratitude, and the company of loved ones. As we transition into the winter season, I want to take this opportunity to share some important...

Patient Centered Care At the VA Pacific Islands Healthcare System, you are at the center of everything we do. Our mission is to deliver care that honors your service and respects your unique journey. That’s why we embrace the Whole Health approach,...

Celebrating Four Years of VAPIHCS Adopt-A-Highway Program Last Saturday I participated in the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) Adopt-A-Highway event that was coordinated by our Develop, Inspire, Connect, and Engage (DICE) committee. This was my second time participating...

Thank You for Your Trust I want to say thank you. I am grateful that you continue to choose VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) to provide you with your medical care. Every time you share your feedback—through a survey (like...

Fall Prevention One of the most important things you can do for your health is to protect yourself from falls. Falls are a leading cause of injury among Veterans, but many can be prevented with simple changes in your daily...

Closing Out Summer and Setting Goals As summer winds down across the Pacific Islands, we are reminded of how unique this season is in our region. For many of us, the end of summer means family gatherings, community events, and...

Veteran’s Outdoor Challenge Have you heard of the Veterans Outdoor Challenge? This is an inspiring initiative inviting Veterans across the nation to embrace the great outdoors for improved physical health, mental well-being, and camaraderie. This challenge is presented through a...

Expanding Access to Care in the Community At VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS), our mission is to ensure you receive timely, high-quality care—no matter where you live. We are incredibly proud of the dedication shown by our VA providers...

One Team, One Ohana This week I found myself reflecting on this this quote: “Individually we are one drop, but together we’re an ocean”. This saying is often attributed to Ryunosuke Satoro, a Japanese writer known for his thoughts on...