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Institute names Straub a cardiovascular ace
Straub Clinic & Hospital was named today by the HCIA-Sachs Institute Inc. as one of the nation's top 100 hospitals for cardiovascular services.Significant differences in performance were identified between the top hospitals and their peers, with variations of as much as 11 to 22 percent in clinical outcomes for services in areas of heart attack, angioplasty and artery-related treatments and procedures.
On an average, the top hospitals also were found to operate at nearly $700 less per case.
The leading cardiovascular hospitals were more likely to use stents during angioplasty procedures, and stent implant patients were less likely to undergo a second procedure during the study period.
44 isle students get D.C. History Day roles
Forty-four students will represent Hawaii at National History Day in Washington, D.C., June 11 to 15.The students, grades 6 to 12, qualified for the event by placing at the Hawaii State History Day in one of four format categories -- historical essays, displays, living-history performances and documentary video or computer programs.
The winners were among 250 public and private school students who competed on April 22 at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. The 250 qualified from 1,500 participants from Maui, Hawaii, Kauai and Oahu.
Their projects were judged by historians from universities and colleges, museums and historical societies and leaders from the community.
Red Cross needs hosts for visiting physicians
WAIMEA, Hawaii -- The American Red Cross in West Hawaii is looking for North Hawaii residents willing to host about a dozen visiting doctors in their homes in mid-June.The doctors will be part of the RIMPAC 2000 "Strong Angel" exercise that will practice dealing with a mock refugee camp at Parker Ranch June 11-15, said Red Cross official Peter Young.
"We think the community would enjoy and learn from having these medical professionals as house guests," Young said.
Young, who earlier said that 125 people are needed to play refugees, said the exercise still needs volunteers who are also willing to take Red Cross training.
For more information, call 885-4200 or check the Internet at www.Kamuela.com/Strong Angel.
Amaral to address Green Party meeting
KAILUA-KONA -- Former state Rep. Annelle Amaral will speak on "Leadership for Change" at the Hawaii Green Party convention June 10-11 at King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, the party has announced.Party Chairman Ira Rohter will moderate a panel discussion on economic and political issues.
For more information, call 32-GREEN (324-7336).
State awards contract for Big Isle road work
Drainage improvements at three gulches in the North Hilo vicinity will be made under a $408,393 state contract awarded to Isemoto Contracting Co. for Hawaii Belt Road work near Maulua, Laupahoehoe and Kaawalii.The state Department of Transportation said new culverts, inlets, outlets and trapezoidal ditches will be installed, and work beginning by July also will include excavation, paving and guardrail improvements.
Coast Guard Auxiliary sponsors boating course
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will present a "Boating Skills and Seamanship/Personal Watercraft Course" June 15 through July 24.The Kaneohe flotilla will sponsor the course 6:30 to 8:30 nights at Kalaheo High School, 730 Iliaina St. in Kailua, Room A2. Cost is $30 for manuals and study guide; instruction is free. Couples and families will receive a discount.
Graduates will receive certificates, 10 percent discount on safety items, one-year free membership to Boat/Us and a 10-15 percent discount on boat insurance.
Chapters will cover selecting a boat, federal regulations, boat handling, aids to navigation, trailering, navigation, engines, lines and knots, weather, and more.
For more information, call Bob Airhart at 247-3793 or Windward School for Adults at 254-7955.
Humane Society PetWalk fund-raiser on June 25
The Hawaiian Humane Society's fund-raiser, PetWalk 2000, will be held June 25 at the Kapiolani Park bandstand.The 8 a.m. event includes a two-mile walk around the park, pet games and a pet costume contest.
Registration forms are available at the Humane Society at 2700 Waialae Ave., or at many local pet stores and veterinary clinics. A minimum donation of $25 is suggested; prizes are offered for larger donations.
For more information or a registration form, call the Humane Society at 946-2187, extension 370.
Nisei veterans, Inouye join for forum Thursday
The community is invited to a forum with Sen. Daniel Inouye, nisei veterans and University of Hawaii scholars on "Universal Values for a Democratic Society."The event, part of the Nisei Veterans Forum Series, will be 9 a.m. Thursday at the Japanese Cultural Center's Manoa Grand Ballroom. Call 956-7633 if you plan to attend.
Multiple sclerosis group offers essay contest
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America will award $8,000 in scholarships for the best student essays on how the disease affects patients and their families.PROJECT: Learn MS 2000, in its seventh year, aims to educate people about MS -- a crippling disease that affects many young adults.
The contest is open to high school juniors and seniors and college freshmen and sophomores. Students must write 500-1,000 words in a traditional essay, personal narrative, open letter, feature or fiction. Essays must be typed and double spaced.
Entries must be postmarked by June 2. Students can get registration forms at www.msaa.com, emailing projlearn@msaa.com, or calling 1-800-LEARN MS.
Hawaii lung association recognizes contributions
The American Lung Association of Hawaii has recognized the following people and organizations for contributions to lung health during the past year:
Douglas Yee, the "Don R. Ford Volunteer of the Year" for more than a decade of support for association activities locally and nationally.
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By Star-Bulletin staffHonolulu Police Department Crimestoppers
Firefighters rescue eight hikers on holiday
Firefighters had a busy Memorial Day rescuing eight hikers in two separate incidents.A Mililani couple and a 35-year-old man from Pennsylvania went hiking near Laie on Saturday morning for a two-day hike when they got lost. They said weather conditions worsened Saturday night causing them to lose their way.
They had hoped to make it to the Poamoho trail in Wahiawa but after spending two nights lost on the Windward side they called 911 yesterday at 9:51 a.m. on their cellular telephone.
A fire helicopter spotted them on a "precarious cliff" on top of a mountain more than 1,000 feet above the trail at Sacred Falls State Park, said Fire Capt. Richard Soo.
"They were well prepared with food and water," Soo said. "When they found out the trail ended, they didn't want to backtrack which would take two days."
The hikers were in good conditions and airlifted to a park near Hauula Elementary School.
The second rescue was made last night when five men in their 20s went hiking on the Mount Olomana trail near the Luana Hills Country Club.
About 30 minutes into their hike, they came to a steep section, requiring a rope climb.
The rope broke, causing one hiker to fall about 10 feet onto another hiker. The fallen hiker reported losing consciousness and felt numbness in his feet.
Two injured hikers were airlifted out of the park. One was transported by ambulance to a local hospital.
The three others were assisted out of the park by firefighters.
A total of 25 firefighters were involved in yesterday's rescue efforts including the same rescue and air teams. "That's our jobs," Soo said. "They get the whole day off today."
Waikiki man arrested in roommate stabbing
A 31-year-old Waikiki man was in custody this morning for reportedly stabbing his roommate yesterday.The men were drinking with friends when they got into a fight at their Kuhio Avenue apartment at 12:10 a.m., police said. The suspect then stabbed the man, 38, in the stomach with a small knife.
The suspect was arrested 10 minutes later for attempted murder.
'Delivery man' robs woman in apartment
Police were searching for a man who allegedly robbed a 69-year-old woman at her Ala Moana Boulevard condominium Sunday.A man, who said he was a delivery man, entered the woman's unit at the Wailana Condominium and held her at gunpoint at 2:30 p.m., police said. He took cash and a box of jewelry and tied her up with a cord before running away, according to a police report.
The suspect is described as in his 20s, 5 feet 8 inches tall with a medium build and dark brown hair.
Waikele golfer attacked by another with club
Police arrested a 50-year-old man at the Waikele Golf Course for attacking another golfer Sunday afternoon.The suspect teed off and his ball flew past the victim's head, police said. The victim then hit the ball back at the suspect.
After a brief argument, the suspect reportedly hit the man in the leg with his golf club, punched him in the face, kicked him in the ribs and stepped on him.
Big Island man suffers concussion in fight
HILO -- A Big Island man is in guarded condition at Straub Hospital after suffering a concussion in a fight Saturday, police said.Enoch Akina, 23, of Pahoa was knocked out for about 30 seconds about 2 or 3 a.m. in the Banyan Drive area, they said.
His friends took him home. The next day he complained of soreness in his head. A CAT scan at Hilo hospital revealed swelling and bleeding inside his skull. He was flown to Honolulu.
Anyone knowing the details of what happened is asked to call police at 935-2311 or Crime Stoppers at 961-8300.
