Care Management
Caring for kūpuna (elderly) is one of society's most essential tasks, yet a fragmented health care system misses opportunities to ensure that our aging population is supported across the continuum of care. At Ohana Pacific Health, our aim is to provide kūpuna with care, support, and respect throughout their care journey.
Needs are supported through transition of care support, health education, medical and medication management, and social services assistance using a culturally relevant approach.
Who is Kālele?
Kālele is here to help kūpuna (elders), Hawaii families, and their caregivers. Kālele also serves as an extension of other services, like rehabilitation, you may receive from Ohana Pacific Health or Hale Makua and provides guidance and support while speaking up for your needs.
Healthcare can be hard to understand. Kālele can help you:
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Get medical and medication help at the right time and in the right place
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Find helpful community resources
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Stay healthy or get better after leaving a hospital or nursing home
Our team consists of:
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Community Health Workers (CHW) - friendly guides or patient advocates
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Medical providers
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Other support staff
Interested in Our Services?
Provide this form to your care provider to request a referral.
Support is provided in-person, through video conference, and telephonically, depending on your needs.
Patient and Caregiver Stories
Kālele
Patient and Caregiver receives support through Kālele Care Navigation Services
Kalele Care Services Testimonial - Robert Rodrigues
Kalele Care Services - David Mitchell Testimony
Alexa Young, CA
The best part of the program were the follow up calls and discussions, because we were able to go over things and I could write them down and it would serve as a reminder for me not to procrastinate - things like scheduling my doctor appointments. I also appreciated the weekly positive encouragement and reminders of how far along I had come on my own. Quote from David Mitchell, Kālele Care Services patient graduate
Anybody my age, and especially if you’re blind...you always need that extra help. It would be hard to get help. Everybody busy. If I don’t have the right answer, I go try her [Jodi, Community Health Navigator] and she can give me advice. Quote from Robert Rodrigues, Kālele Care Services patient graduate
The best part of the program were the follow up calls and discussions, because we were able to go over things and I could write them down and it would serve as a reminder for me not to procrastinate - things like scheduling my doctor appointments. I also appreciated the weekly positive encouragement and reminders of how far along I had come on my own. Quote from David Mitchell, Kālele Care Services patient graduate
Available on Maui and Kauaʻi
Kālele hopes to expand services to support more kūpuna. If you are interested in care management services, talk to your doctor or health plan about supporting patient care services like Kālele.