Volume 19, Issue No. 30 - July 19, 2010
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Volume 19, Issue No. 30 - July 19, 2010
A Weekly Publication for the People of Queen’s | Volume 19 | Number 30 | July 19, 2010 Dentists for All Reasons Dental Residents Kirsi Hakkinen, DMD (seated), Kelliann Rita, DDS, and Shepard DeLong, DMD. They represent the best from all across the U.S and the world. These are the three dental residents selected each year to participate in a Dental General Practice Residency Program at the Queen’s Dental Clinic that will extend their experience in multiple specialties beyond dental school training. The residents are fully licensed dentists who represent the cream of the crop of recent dental school graduates and could have immediately gone into independent practice. Instead, they chose to participate in the residency program to learn more about the relationship between dentistry and medicine and become members of an elite group who have the training and skill to perform work over and above many others. Established in 1960 and currently headed by Mark Greer, DMD, MPH, Director of Resident Education, the Queen’s Dental Clinic is a valuable community resource that provides critically needed services to those with physical and mental disabilities, as well as emergency work on trauma patients and Queen’s inpatients. Queen’s employees can also save a lot of time and money (ask about the discount on your copay), and get top quality dental care at the same time. This year’s dental residents are Shepard DeLong, DMD, Kirsi Hakkinen, DMD, and Kelliann Rita, DDS. Shepard DeLong, DMD (Dentariae Medicinae Doctor), grew up in Portland, Oregon. He lived in various western states before returning to Portland to attend Oregon Health and Sciences University. A desire to find a career that provided mental stimulation and challenge combined with artistry and service to others attracted him to dentistry. “I wanted to do something with (Continued on page 2.) Nani Rezentes’ Gives 44-Years She didn’t quite make 45 years, but hey, who can grumble? Giving 44 years to Queen’s is tremendous. At Queen’s since 1966, Nani Rezentes, RN, of Radiation Therapy, finally opted for the quiet life, like tending to her vegetable garden—a belated “victory” garden—and painting the inside of her house, spending time with her 9-year-old grandson, and a future grandchild due in November…and maybe writing her memoirs. Nani has been here long enough to remember the old days (although the proposed writing would begin in her child- Dental Residents (Continued from page 1.) my hands,” related Shepard, who likes to play the piano and the guitar. Since dental school, he has been applying his skills to making gold jewelry. Shepard also enjoys skiing and surfing, and he and his wife practice yoga and intensive silent meditation. After dental school, while looking for Automation Comes to Nalani 4 The Nalani 4 lab held a ribbon cutting ceremony recently to celebrate the official operation of a new automation line, the Roche Cobas 6000. Charlotte Wagner, lab manager, explained that the new machinery handles preanalytical processes such as sorting, aliquoting, and centrifuging. Ana Ortega-Lopez, MD, Medical Director of the lab, added that it will make the lab more efficient and better. 2 hood). Ah, the old days, when there was only one code cart for the whole hospital. That was when she started in ’66. The balky defibrillator never seemed to work properly, despite being repaired, Nani recalled. Finally, “Dr. Snodgrass threw it out the [Kinau 2] window.” The hospital bought new ones for each floor (three) after that. Upon graduation from high school, Nani’s father asked her what she wanted to do. Like most teens, she didn’t know, so she looked at the help wanted ads in the paper and found many of them were for nurses. She decided to enroll at The Queen’s Hospital School of Nursing, but didn’t expect to see “so many patients a place to work with “the right fit,” Shepard discovered Queen’s dental residency program. After visiting Queen’s, he knew it was the right place. He hopes to gain experience with a broader patient base, treating more complex surgical and acute care patients. After finishing the residency program, Shepard will either work in public health or in private practice. Kirsi Hakkinen, DMD, is from Cincinnati, Ohio. With an interest both in science and sculpture (clay and bronze casting), Kirsi attended the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Desiring to gain more experience in all areas of dentistry, she applied to the residency and sick people,” and had never before experienced people dying. At first, Nani thought she’d better quit, but when her grandmother got sick, and later her grandfather, she became inspired by a nurse who took care of them and was unconditionally kind to everyone. After nursing school, Nani worked in Nalani 2, an all-male med-surg ward with 12 beds. She later transferred to Iolani 2, then to the evening Float Pool, then to the Medical ICU. When Nani graduated from nursing school, ICUs were new, and covered everything from cardiac to trauma. In those days, there were no microwaves, so staff used to heat their food up in the autoclave. Nani couldn’t bring herself to do it though, because that was where bedpans and all were sterilized. Also, she recalled, medical waste was wrapped in old newspapers. Each day, one nurse was assigned the task, which was called “idiot’s work.” “You didn’t know if you would be the idiot for the day,” Nani remembers. Nani finally settled down in Radiation Therapy, where she stayed for nearly 30 years. Back then, Radiation Therapy was a smaller unit housed behind the old Queen Emma Clinics in Pauahi 1, where the two-story, two-million volt x-ray machine was housed, among other ancient cancer-shrinking machines. There were just three doctors, one dosimetrist, one physicist and one nurse: Nani Rezentes. When asked if she didn’t want to make her tenure a round 45 years, Nani brushed it off. Who can argue? The victory’s already won. program. Kirsi chose the Queen’s program over others she looked at because it offered experience in all areas of dentistry, as well as a first rate program director and mentors. She feels the program will help make her a better clinician and allow her to gain more insight into public health dentistry. After completing the residency program, Kirsi would like to work at a community health center, university or hospital as a general dentist who also does public health research. Although open to living in any part of the country, she is for now enjoying Hawaii, saying she likes everything about it—the beauty, the culture and the aloha spirit. Kelliann Rita, DDS (Doctor of Dental Gift Honors Queen’s Nursing Education The Queen’s Hospital School of Nursing has been closed since graduating its last class in 1968, but its alumni association lives on. To honor the legacy of the education they received, The Queen’s Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association members commissioned a painting of the Harkness Nurses’ Home (now known as the Harkness Building) and presented it to The Queen’s Medical Center. A dedication and unveiling ceremony was held at the painting’s location opposite the Iolani elevators on the ground floor, just off of the main lobby. Dental Residents (Continued from page 2.) Surgery, equivalent to a DMD), is glad to be back in Hawaii. Born on Oahu, but raised in upcountry Maui, Kelliann left the country life of hula and the rodeo (barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying, and team roping) for the University of Colorado to study dentistry. She says she always wanted to be a dentist, and unlike many children, Kelliann enjoyed going to the dentist. “It was fun,” she remembers. “[The dentist] looked around in your mouth, it always felt clean afterwards, and you got presents when you left.” Kelliann admitted to having great teeth, however, and suffered from only one minor cavity as a kid. She joined the residency program to expand her skill to become a better dentist and to see the diverse aspects of her profession. After the residency program, Kelliann definitely wants to work somewhere in Hawaii, although, with relatives or friends on al- Although The Queen’s Hospital School of Nursing (originally, The Queen’s Hospital Training School for Nurses) was founded in 1916, the 1932 Harkness Nurses’ Home is arguably the most emblematic representation of nursing education at Queen’s. The building, which served as a dormitory for nurses during their three-year training program, was designed by C.W. Dickey and funded by philanthropist Edward Harkness and 19 local community benefactors. Although the painting’s focus is the building itself—almost unchanged since the 1930s—it also features likenesses of Queen’s founders King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma, as well as the famous “Onipa‘a” nursing school pin logo. The Queen’s School of Nursing’s first graduate was pinned by Queen Lili‘uokalani, who suggested that the school adopt her personal motto, Onipa‘a, meaning steadfast or resolute. most every island, she is willing to work just about anywhere in the State. With an appreciation for both city and country life, Kelliann emphasized, “I’m really happy to be back in Hawaii!” The Queen’s ‘ohana welcomes this year’s Dental Clinic residents. Employees are encouraged to give them a try. For all your dental needs—including teeth cleaning, teeth whitening, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, cavity repairs, oral surgery, root canals, dentures and more—call the Queen’s Dental Clinic at 547-4292 Mondays through Fridays, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. 1. Many Queen’s Nursing School alumnae wore black shirts decorated with the historic onipa‘a nursing pin logo. 2. Many friends and graduates of the nursing school attended the unveiling. To the left (front row) is Katie Barbieto, RN, class of 1968. Next to her is Irene Lai of the class of 1934. Artist Kathy Yokouchi (in white top) stands in the middle. Local artist Kathleen L. Yokouchi was commissioned to create the painting. A recently retired executive officer at the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Kathy has been painting since she was a child. Having had her work in The Gallery at Ward Center and in local art shows, Kathy has accepted commissions since the 1970s. The alumni association gave her ideas on what they wanted in the painting, and she took it from there. “When I look at Queen’s as a whole, it conveys hope and healing,” she explained, “so I depicted Harkness in morning light, the purest light of the day, to convey those feelings.” Kathy enjoys commissions, but also pursues her own ideas. With a philosophy of doing art from your heart, she is interested in historical Hawaii themes that depict the positive aspects of human nature. Many alumnae of The Queen’s Hospital School of Nursing attended the unveiling, including Irene Lai, 96, who graduated 1934. She started her training in 1931—before Harkness was ready— and was in the first class to move into the building. Seeing the alumni gathered together (among them some who still work at Queen’s), reflected a true legacy, one that has not only served Queen’s well, but also the people of Hawaii. 3 Correction: A name in last week’s article on Queen’s caridac fellowship was misspelled. The correct spelling is: Irwin Schatz, MD. We apologize for the error. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join one of the Queen’s teams for the AHA Heart Walk on Saturday, August 14 at Kapiolani Park. Queen’s participants will receive a Queen’s Heart T-shirt. Visit www.oahuheartwalk.org to join or donate today. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Welcome to the following new APRNs, physicians, and physician assistants: Peter C. Chin, MD; Jennifer M. Lee, APRN; David D. Huang, MD; Kiley D. Perrich, MD; Glen A. Pu, MD; Michael S. Shin, MD; Lana M. Arakaki, MD; Joey Y. Kohatsu, MD; Patrick P. Katahara, PA-C; Elizabeth R. Palmer, Sell: Garage sale: Castle Hill’s annual multiple family garage sale, Sat., 7/24/10, 8am-3pm. Follow signs on Kahekili Hwy in Kaneohe. Lots of bargains. Rent: Kahala Hts: 2/1.5/2+pkg, almost new lower level dupl, approx 1200sf w/huge surround lanai, travertine flrs throughout, split unit a/c in every rm, secluded, yet nr everything, mauka of freeway by Kahala Mall, 18th Ave & Keanu St, grt for entertaining, outstanding property! $2,100+ elec. David Gomes @ 808-256-9677. Kalihi Valley: Lg 2/1/1 in quiet upper valley off Likelike, 10 min to QMC. NS/no pets. $1,450 incl utils & cable. Call 2212381 for more info. Room: $500 incl utils. 808-450-2921. 4 PA-C; Michael S. Hayashi, MD; David S. Inouye, MD; Brian H. Ching, DO; and Kazuma Nakagawa, MD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Learn a new skill and give back to the children of our community by becoming a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. A fun, four-day training course will be offered September 16 to 17 and 24 to 25 at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii. A QMC car seat grant will pay for the registration fee ($175), mileage, and for your 26 CEUs (for RNs). Please obtain manager approval for paid professional leave for the training days. Queen’s certified techs provide a minimum of four Keiki Car Seat events at Queen’s and two in the community in the year following certification. To register, contact Cora Speck (537-7059 or cspeck@queens.org) to coordinate payment. Statewide registration is limited to 20 and fills quickly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology Maintenance of Certification July 2010 reading list is now available at HML’s Digital Library at www.hml.org, under the Physicians Portal; Specialties tabs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On Wednesday and Friday mornings, there may be next day mammogram screening appointments available at the Women’s Health Center for Queen’s employees only. Call the scheduling office at 537-7555 one day prior. Be prepared to pre-register with your insurance information and the date and location of your last mammogram. Walk-ins cannot be accepted; appointments and preregistration are required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QMC logo sun protection umbrel- Misc: Backhoe: With operator. $500/day. Call 808-450-2921. MannaTech: Vitamins & nutrition supplements. Please call 352-2801. Placing an ad: Queen’s employees only. Include name, phone and Employee ID number. Mail to Creative Services—Print Connection, fax to 547-4002 or e-mail to jkimura@queens.org by Wednesday. The Print Connection reserves the right to edit or refuse any ad. The Print Connection does not make any warranty about the fitness of any product or service listed in Q-Mart. ? Looking for a DOCTOR Call 537-7117 las are now available at the Gift Shop. They feature an ultraviolet protection factor of 50+, the highest possible rating, and a vented canopy engineered to resist windy conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR reminds all employees to maintain personal information, including current address and phone numbers. To make changes, simply log on to eProfile on the Queen’s Intranet under the Human Resources/Employee SelfService link. Call the Human Resources Service Center at 547-4627 or e-mail hrsvctr@queens.org for assistance. Weekly The Queen’s Print Connection is published by Creative Services. If you have news or wish to opine, call us at 537-7532 or e-mail jkimura@queens.org. News deadline is the Monday prior to publication. QHS/QMC President. . . . Art Ushijima Publisher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roy Cameron Editor/Writer. . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Kimura Assist. Ed./Writer. . . . . . . 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