CONGRATULATING DR. JAMI FUKUI; SHON MORISHIGE, RN; KYLE OHISA, PA-C; DR. PARWATHI PANIKER; AND DR. LINDA WONG FOR BEING SELECTED BY THEIR PATIENTS AS 2025 HAWAII HEALTHCARE HEROES AND RECOGNIZING THEM FOR THEIR UNWAVERING DEDICATION TO PROVIDING COMPASSIONATE, LIFE-CHANGING CARE.

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.R. NO.

16

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

HOUSE RESOLUTION

CONGRATULATING DR. JAMI FUKUI; SHON MORISHIGE, RN; KYLE
OHISA, PA-C; DR. PARWATHI PANIKER; AND DR. LINDA WONG for BEING SELECTED BY
THEIR PATIENTS AS 2025 HAWAII HEALTHCARE HEROES AND RECOGNIZING THEM FOR THEIR
UNWAVERING DEDICATION TO PROVIDING COMPASSIONATE, LIFE-CHANGING CARE
.

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WHEREAS, the
Healthcare Association of Hawaii has been the leading voice of healthcare in
Hawai
ʻ
i since
1939; during a time of unprecedented change in healthcare, it is committed to
working with providers across the continuum of care toward a healthcare system that
offers the best possible quality of care to the people of Hawai
ʻ
i; and

����
WHEREAS, the
Healthcare Association of Hawaii incorporates over 170 member organizations,
including acute care hospitals, public and private skilled nursing facilities,
type II adult residential care homes, Medicare-certified home health agencies,
hospices, assisted living facilities, and pharmacies across Hawai
ʻ
i; and

����
WHEREAS, since
its inception in 2014, the Hawaii Healthcare Heroes Program honors healthcare
professionals who are nominated every year by patients and have provided
exemplary and life-changing care to patients across the State; this program
highlights the importance of healthcare workers and serves as an opportunity
for patients to recognize and honor individuals who have rendered extraordinary
care; and

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WHEREAS, a
dedicated medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer and clinical trials
at Kapi
ʻ
olani
Medical Center for Women & Children, DR. JAMI FUKUI exemplifies the highest
standard of care through her steadfast commitment to her patients, embodying
the spirit of a Hawaii Healthcare Hero; and

����
WHEREAS, DR.
JAMI FUKUI's dedication to her patients was most evident when she delivered
difficult and frightening news to Lynn Enright - that her mammogram revealed an
aggressive form of breast cancer; and

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WHEREAS, DR.
JAMI FUKUI was a steady, reassuring presence during the hardest time of Lynn's
life, providing guidance that went well beyond standard medical advice; and

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WHEREAS, as
an oncologist involved in cancer research, DR. JAMI FUKUI is honored to help
cancer patients like Lynn overcome the greatest of challenges and live
productive lives; always humble, she credits her collaboration with the Kapi
ʻ
olani Medical Center
for Women & Children, University of Hawai
ʻ
i
Cancer Center, and University Health Partners of Hawai
ʻ
i for helping her succeed; and

����
WHEREAS, a
registered nurse at REHAB Hospital of the Pacific, SHON MORISHIGE embodies the
full spirit and core principles of the Hawaii Healthcare Heroes Program by exhibiting
unwavering resilience and fortitude on behalf of his patients; and

����
WHEREAS, SHON
MORISHIGE's dedication to his patients was especially evident in his work with Im
Muller, who endured four spinal surgeries, septic shock in 2021, and diabetic
ketoacidosis and pneumonia in 2022; and

����
WHEREAS, throughout
these severe hardships, SHON MORISHIGE consistently supported Im's recovery;
helping her improve in a way others could not, his effervescent personality uplifts
and inspires all who interact with him; and

����
WHEREAS, being
able to guide Im through some of the most challenging moments of her life reaffirms
for SHON MORISHIGE the reasons he chose this profession; this reaffirmation
reflects not only his own dedication, but also the collective efforts of the
entire REHAB Hospital of the Pacific team who work tirelessly to support their
patients; and

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WHEREAS, as a
neurology physician assistant at Pali Momi Medical Center, Hawai
ʻ
i Pacific Health
Medical Group, KYLE OHISA represents what it means to be a Hawaii Healthcare
Hero, going above and beyond the call of duty when caring for patients; and

����
WHEREAS,
providing quality healthcare is a core mission and calling for KYLE OHISA, who
has always aspired to give back to the community that nurtured him; his empathy
and genuine concern for others fueled his care of Travis Masuhara, a patient
who was born with a heart defect and has endured almost insurmountable
challenges; and

����
WHEREAS, under
KYLE OHISA's attentive care, Travis, now 44 years old, is visibly healthier,
more alert, and profoundly happier; each day, the Masuhara family expresses
immense gratitude for KYLE OHISA's steadfast and compassionate care; and

����
WHEREAS, KYLE
OHISA affirms that healthcare is never a one-person effort, but a collaboration
that requires the commitment of everyone involved in a patient's well-being; he
remains deeply appreciative of Travis, the Masuhara family, and his team at the
Pali Momi Neurology Clinic; and

����
WHEREAS, a
retired dermatologist for the Kaiser Permanente Kona Medical Office on Hawai
ʻ
i Island, DR. PARWATHI
PANIKER's strong sense of empathy, superlative care, and dedication to her
patients and their families have left an indelible mark on all she has helped,
firmly establishing her as a Hawaii Healthcare Hero; and

����
WHEREAS, highly
skilled in Mohs surgery, DR. PARWATHI PANIKER treated Jill Peter's skin cancer,
which extended well beyond what was visible on the surface of her face, and
consistently demonstrated exceptional patient-centered care by making herself
available whenever concerns arose, even during her busiest days; and

����
WHEREAS, when
Jill later faced multiple new skin cancers on her face and chest, DR. PARWATHI
PANIKER thoughtfully addressed all the concerns at once, sparing Jill from
multiple surgeries and ensuring a single, streamlined recovery; and

����
WHEREAS, DR.
PARWATHI PANIKER credits the many quiet yet meaningful heroic acts of support
from her colleagues and the Mohs team at the Kaiser Permanente Kona Medical
Office, whose collective efforts helped create an environment in which she
could deliver exceptional surgical care with kindness and compassion; and

����
WHEREAS, a
talented general surgeon and transplant surgeon at The Queen's Medical Center,
DR. LINDA WONG's sense of empathy was reflected in the care she provided to
Martin Tran, a patient who was diagnosed with an aggressive splenic mass; and

����
WHEREAS, DR.
LINDA WONG immediately stepped in to provide the facts and reassurance Martin
needed when he was experiencing one of the most frightening moments of his
life; prior to surgery, she prepared Martin physically, medically, and
emotionally and through patience and clear communication, she answered Martin's
questions and explained the risks, leaving Martin feeling informed and safe;
and

����
WHEREAS, DR.
LINDA WONG did not simply perform a procedure, she saved Martin's life and restored
his drive to move forward and overcome all of life's challenges; her actions
embody the very essence of what it means to be a Hawaii Healthcare Hero; and

����
WHEREAS, DR.
LINDA WONG is honored and privileged to represent the many Hawaii Healthcare
Heroes who work with equal dedication but do not always receive the recognition
they deserve; now, therefore,

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BE IT
RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the
State of Hawai
ʻ
i,
Regular Session of 2026, that this body hereby congratulates DR. JAMI FUKUI;
SHON MORISHIGE, RN; KYLE OHISA, PA-C; DR. PARWATHI PANIKER; and DR. LINDA WONG for
being selected by their patients as 2025 Hawaii Healthcare Heroes, recognizes
them for their unwavering dedication to providing compassionate, life-changing
care, and extends to them its warmest aloha and best wishes for continued
success in all future endeavors.

OFFERED BY:

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Report Title:
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Healthcare
Association of Hawaii; 2025 Hawaii Healthcare Heroes