June 20, 2019
Stan Regains Strength with a Smile
Stan Bascar was admitted to Hale Makua after being hit by a car, leaving him with a broken hip and multiple other injuries. When he arrived, he wasn’t able to walk, sit up on his own, transfe...
April 12, 2019
Rehab Therapists Help Walter Recover from a Stroke
In January, Walter Brzinski, a vibrant, active 75 year old, went in for a cardiac procedure, but during the procedure, he had a stroke leaving him completely dependent on others for care. With the ...
June 20, 2018
Stephanie Makes Strides Toward Getting Home
Stephanie Smith is 53 years young, and has a vibrant personality that welcomes everyone she encounters. Maybe it’s her 25 year history as a Social Worker, or maybe it’s just something s...
March 20, 2018
Gary Gets Help Coming Back to Life
After fourteen days at the hospital Gary Boteilho arrived at Hale Makua. He wasn’t able to walk 20 feet at that time. He needed five liters of oxygen a day just to breath. After only one week...
January 08, 2018
Rehab Helps Clyde Get Back on his Feet
Clyde Nishioka is a jovial man with a positive and gracious attitude, especially towards the therapists and nurses at Hale Makua. He’s no stranger to the services that Rehab by Hale Makua off...
December 08, 2017
Rehab Prepares Donnie to Go Home
Donnie Young never imagined he'd be staying at Hale Makua at the age of 43, but that’s exactly where he found himself after waking up one morning unable to move. After a brief stay at Mau...
September 21, 2017
Helping the Lives of Families
After having three joints fused in his leg, Arza Brown of Lahaina recently underwent physical and occupational therapy at Rehab by Hale Makua. Originally Arza was sent home after his surgery on Oah...
July 20, 2017
Rehab Therapies Help Shel Paddle On
Shel Braidman came to Hale Makua for in-patient rehab following knee replacement surgery. After his stay at our Kahului campus and the care he received from our therapists and nursing staff, it&rsq...
May 11, 2017
Comforting Care Aides in Victor's Recovery
Victor Balisco is someone who immediately puts a smile on your face. His warm and welcoming demeanor makes him a pleasure to be around, and his positivity hasn’t been hindered by his most rec...
April 20, 2017
April is National Occupational Therapy Month
Occupational Therapists play a vital role for our residents and clients here at Hale Makua. Through therapeutic use of daily activities, they help individuals gain back the ability to do daily task...