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Fifty-five certified nurse aides (CNAs) and other healthcare workers are graduating from a groundbreaking “earn-and-learn” glidepath program that brings licensed practical nurse (LPN) education and training directly to their current workplaces. The “CNA+ to LPN Bridge” program enables working healthcare professionals to complete rigorous LPN coursework, labs, and exams without having to leave their current jobs.

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Hawai’i is experiencing an unprecedented disastrous surge of COVID-19 throughout the state. We need our healthcare system able to care for people in Hawai’i who are sick—whether it be from COVID, trauma, stroke, heart attack, cancer or other problem.

Please get vaccinated. Everyone, wear a mask, maintain physical distances, clean your hands, and stay home when you are sick or have any symptoms.

HAH is holding a scholarship fund drive to help bolster the healthcare workforce in Hawai`i. All of the proceeds go towards awarding students a scholarship who are pursuing a college degree in any healthcare related field. Anyone can donate any amount.

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To donate by check, make it out to HHERF and mail to:
707 Richards St., PH2
Honolulu, HI 96813

Nursing facilities and other long-term care facilities in Hawai`i are vaccinating an average 78% of their staff against COVID-19, demonstrating rates far higher than the national average of 38%, and highlighting a growing acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccines as time goes on.

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