What a memorable experience this was!!! I had made a new friend who took a "Producer" class with me at 'Olelo and her name is Dee. Dee invited me to this presentation to video tape Dr. Benjamin Young. Well, Dr. Young was the honored guest. Dr. Young did a wonderful presentation on Hospitals in Hawaii and many was formed since the arrival of missionaries. Dr. Young noted various women in Hawaiian (eg. Queen Kapiolani, etc.) history who contributed to forming medical clinics and hospitals in Hawaii to provide medical care to Hawaiians .Standing room only by the end of the presentation. I must admit, his mana'o substantiate many reason why health statistics of kanaka maoli have deteriorated. By far, Dr. Young has noted that we faced many challenges when examining historical facts (diseases, TB, small pox, etc), however we must care for ourselves!!! As I examine my dissertation, his mana'o gave it more "substance."Mahalo for Dee for inviting me and Dr. Young for his presentation! I thank my two youngest daughters for their support. They are my "TWINKLE LITTLE STARS!"
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