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March 18, 2021
Donna Makes Huge Strides
In 2019, when Donna Davis went to the doctor to investigate a pain in her right leg, she never imagined that she would end up losing that leg. Up to that point Donna had been quite independent, and...
July 06, 2020
Glenda Turns Tears into Triumph
A few months ago, Glenda Mupas suffered a stroke that left her hospitalized for several weeks. The stroke not only affected her physically, but emotionally as well. Physically, she was paralyzed on...
June 11, 2020
Edward Climbs His Way to Recovery
From an emergency flight to Maui to contracting COVID-19, Hale Makua resident, Edward Kawewehi, has quite a story to share when he returns home to Kona. Edward’s journey began in early March ...
April 03, 2020
Rehab Got Arinda Moving to the Beat
Arinda Onobay’s whole world changed when she suffered a stroke back in February. When she was admitted to Hale Makua for rehab, she was faced with many challenges. The stroke affe...
March 13, 2020
Robert Kerr Finds Inspiration During His Recovery
After receiving chemotherapy and experiencing several falls at home, Robert Kerr ended up in the hospital and then was later admitted to Hale Makua for rehab. Not only had he injured his leg ...
February 20, 2020
Alfred Wylie Sets Sights on Dancing to Rock-N-Roll Again
It takes a team to turn a goal into reality. After a stroke landed Alfred Wylie in the hospital, Alfred was discharged to Hale Makua for rehab. The stroke left Alfred unable to stand, dress himself...
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...
November 14, 2017
Honoring Our Veteran Heroes
For over 30 years Halau Na Pua O Kapiolani has been coming to Hale Makua to perform in honor of Veterans Day. Our Veteran heroes are greeted with a lei and thanked for their service, and then treat...
October 18, 2017
Rehab Gets Teresa Shook Back on Her Feet
Teresa Shook is a strong woman. Motivated, independent and always active. A fall off of a seven foot ladder while pruning a tree was not exactly a setback she was prepared for. With her pelvi...
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...