A Dream Years in the Making: Kayla Phillips Earns Her Administrator’s License Kayla Phillips, Acting Social Services Manager at Hale Makua Kahului in Maui. When Kayla Phillips first came to Hale Makua in June 2022, she arrived as an intern on a school break, a connection made during a class project at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. What started as seasonal work as a unit helper and clerk grew into something far greater. After graduating from UH Hilo, Kayla returned to Mau

The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Level II Preceptor Development Program is designed for CNA Preceptors (Level II CNAs) who are passionate about passing on the skills, knowledge, and values they’ve cultivated throughout their careers within Ohana Pacific Health. Many of these preceptors benefited from exceptional mentors early on, and they are now paying that forward by creating supportive, encouraging learning environments for new colleagues. Their dedication helps ensure that

Join us in celebrating our 2025 Ohana Champion winners! Learn why they do what they do, and about their compassion and dedication in the healthcare workforce! Honoring our Ohana Champions who serve in Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi, and Hawaiʻi Island communities and learn how Ohana Pacific Health (OPH) works with families to build a community of support, providing necessary resources and fostering connections, all of which help make up “Ohana Experience." Our Ohana Champions are employ