Janice Kalanihuia
Author: YWCA
April 23, 2009
Janice Kalanihuia
President
Moloka’i General Hospital
Janice Kalanihuia started at Molokai General Hospital in 1979 as an Licensed Practical Nurse but quickly moved on to become Director of the award winning Women’s Health Center. During her tenure there, Janice created a bond with the community like no other.
In 2002 Janice was promoted to Molokai General Hospital President. Since then she has brought about many advances in the health care delivery process, including state-of-the-art equipment, well trained providers, a new medical wing and the complete renovation of the remaining facility. In her tenure as President, Janice has not only enhanced the image of the hospital within the Molokai community but has worked effortlessly to connect all points of healthcare on the island with the newly organized Molokai Health System.
In her spare time, Janice serves the Molokai community as Chair of the Governor’s Molokai Neighbor Island Council of Advisors as well as President of Wa`akapaemua Canoe Club.
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Congratulations!! Thank you for your hard work and committment to Molokai and MGH. We are so proud of you!
Comment by Jeanette Bince — May 4, 2009 @ 9:06 am
Janice Kalanihuia is the main reason we have a first-rate hospital here on Moloka’i. My heartfelt congratulations to you, dear friend!
Comment by Karen Holt — May 13, 2009 @ 12:51 pm
I am so honored to be apart of your MGH staffing. You are truly a leader that we can all look up to and your mentoring and words of wisdom inspires us all to strive for success and excellence. Congratulations!
Comment by Liliana Napoleon — May 14, 2009 @ 2:36 pm
As a practicing physician and Trustee of Molokai General Hospital for over 50 years, I have had the opportunity to observe literally dozens of Administrators at our Hospital. Janice has exhibited many qualities that the others did not. These included that old trait called “intestinal fortitude”, as well as brains, common sense, and the ability to deal effectively with her employees and associates without creating antagonism. We in the community of Molokai are indeed fortunate to have this outstanding lady directing our forward-moving Hospital.
Comment by Paul G. Stevens, MD — May 15, 2009 @ 10:26 am
To a woman possessed with all things “health” on Molokai; to a leader with vision and an ability to see the big picture; to a worker who arrives before everyone else, leave after hours, and works on weekends; to a woman with savvy, style and class; to a paddler who is always on time and ready for a hard practice; and to a friend and confidant– “Aloha & Congratulations, Janice!”
Comment by Donna Paoa — May 29, 2009 @ 2:32 pm
He wahine kupaianaha no ‘oe! You are an amazing woman and a role model to all of us. Mahalo nui loa for leading healthcare with the focus on improving the health and ola pono for all Kanaka Maoli. E ho’omau!
Comment by Diane Paloma — June 5, 2009 @ 2:26 pm
Congratulations Janice – you deserve this and much much more. Your commitment to providing the people of Molokai the care that they need is unparalleled. You’ve been an effective and courageous advocate for health care on the island. It is an honor to work alongside you – you are an awesome friend, role model, and inspiration to me. Thank you for telling me almost 14 years ago “it’s not the end of the world, everything will be OK”. You were the only one that believed in me…THANK YOU!
Comment by Punahele Alcon — June 9, 2009 @ 5:57 pm
Congratulations! You have worked hard to transform Molokai General Hospital into what it is today, an outstanding provider of healthcare for the community of Molokai. This could not have been done without you. Your hard work and dedication show in everything that you do. We are proud to have you as our leader.
Comment by Kalei Moss — June 10, 2009 @ 8:07 am
We always new you were the one to turn Molokai General into a first rate institution… but do people know that you “make some-a great meat ball”.
XXX’s & OOO’s
Comment by Kimo Foster — June 11, 2009 @ 10:32 am
Janice, For these past many years, you have been charged with overseeing the health and well being of a very special island and community. Your tireless efforts have produced amazing results for both The Women’s Health Center and Moloka’i General Hospital. All of this while raising two great kids, being a partner to a wonderful husband, and serving on the various boards and committees that have also benefited from your mana. What a wonderful role model you are for both women and men. You deserve this recognition! Congratulations…..
Comment by Mike Foster — June 11, 2009 @ 7:56 pm
Dear Janice, I wanted to say congratulations as a fellow honoree. While we may not know each other, we have this honor in common. Good wishes to you. Signe Godfrey
Comment by Signe A Godfrey — June 14, 2009 @ 8:59 pm
Running a hospital and being active in the community as well, are remarkable accomplishments. Congratulations, on this well-deserved honor.I am blessed to be a fellow honoree with you.Aloha, and best wishes.
Comment by Dr. Erlinda Cachola — June 15, 2009 @ 9:33 pm
How proud I am to have you as a sister.
More so, how proud your community is to have you as a leader and provider. You make me cry for the shinning star that you truly are. Much love from Texas. Leleo Meyer and her clan.
Comment by Leleo Meyer — June 16, 2009 @ 2:06 pm
Thank you so vey much, Janice, for all you have done to promote the health of families in Hawaii. And thank you for your active participation in the state Family Planning Program. Your energy, strong work ethic, and integrity has helped move the program forward year after year. It is fitting that you are being acknowledged for being an example of excellence. Congratulations, and aloha, Janice!!! Karen Mak
Comment by karen mak — June 18, 2009 @ 11:42 am