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The Truth about Canine Parvovirus
What is Canine Parvovirus?
Canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2) is a highly contagious and serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the gastrointestinal tract of puppies and dogs. It was first identified in 1978 and is seen worldwide.
What are some signs of parvovirus infection?
Dogs infected with CPV-2 that are ill are often said to have “parvo.” CPV-2 infection causes lethargy, loss of appetite, fever, vomiting and severe, often bloody diarrhea. Vomiting and diarrhea can cause rapid dehydration, and most deaths from parvovirus occur within 48 to 72 hours following the onset of clinical signs. If your puppy or dog shows any of these signs, you should contact the Molokai Humane Society (MoHS) immediately.
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Walking for Mental Illness
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and their annual walk is held across the nation to raise awareness about mental health issues, reduce stigma and to raise funds. Our Molokai team, called “Molokai Mo Bettah Mental Health,” is walking on Molokai Oct. 1. We will walk from the coconut grove to Molokai Community Health Center’s new Oceanside property. We hope you will join us.
Why We Walk
• Mental illness affects one in four individuals during their lifetime.
• The pervasive stigma of mental illness prevents individuals from seeking treatment for an average of 10 years. Can you imagine if someone with diabetes or heart disease waited that long?
Community Health Center Moves to New Location
MCHC News Release
Molokai Community Health Center (MCHC) made the big move into their newly renovated Oceanside facility Sept. 16. Staff and patients alike are excited to have the expanded space to better serve our community.
The renovation of the former Pau Hana Inn property, however, is far from complete. Two more phases to the project remain, including the renovation of the smaller buildings, pool rehabilitation, landscaping, and parking lot expansion.
“We’re in and that’s huge, but we still have some work ahead of us,” said Desiree Puhi, MCHC executive director.
Board President Rosie Davis stated, “It was so exciting to see everything come together as planned. The campus came to life right before my eyes.”
Health Care Task Force Considered
At the last of four public meetings hosted by the Department of Health (DOH) last week, members of Molokai’s healthcare community said it’s time to put aside old differences and look toward the future. Now, a task force is being organized to move their efforts forward.
“We all live here, we all know one another and we’re all friends,” said Cedric Alonzo, who works at the Molokai Community Health Center (MCHC). “We need collaboration.”
The group of about 60 attendees – including workers from MCHC and the Molokai General Hospital (MGH), as well as private practitioners and other professionals – designated Beverly Pauole-Moore to coordinate the task force.
Kupuna Carnival
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The community celebrated Na Pu`uwai’s Senior Enrichment Adult Day Care program one year anniversary last week in carnival style, complete with balloon animals, popcorn, and games. Above, participants circle in a “cake walk.”
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With three certified nurse aids and one director, the adult daycare center is in full operation at Home Pumehana with seven patients out its full capacity of 12, according to Starkey.
Starkey said anniversary event organizers wanted to offer something “different,” with educational activities featuring prizes for winning various hand-eye coordination and cognitive games.
Molokai Meeting to Discuss Mental Health Initiatives
Department of Health News Release
Later this month, there will be an opportunity to make your voices heard on mental health services on Molokai and learn about new initiatives. The Hawaii Mental Health Transformation State Incentive Grant (MHT SIG) will hold public meetings statewide throughout August and September 2011 to outline the progress made through the MHT SIG initiatives and discuss how some of these initiatives will be sustained after the grant ends.
The Molokai meeting will be held Aug. 25 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Queen Liliuokalani Learning Center in the Kulana Oiwi Complex in Kalama`ula.
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