Hawaii State Commission on Status of Women
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O Ka Ikaika O Nā Wāhine Ke Kū Like Kākou
(The Strength of Women is in our Unity)
Sharon Ferguson-Quick, HSCSW Executive Director
"The HSCSW has an important role to play in reaching a vision shared by many in our community, of seeing women and girls in our state reach their full potential and seeing barriers that impede that vision removed."
Email us at DHS.HSCSW@hawaii.gov
General Public Meeting - June 2
Ready to Run Conference 2009 - June 3
National Women's Check-up Day, May 11, 2009
Equal Pay Day 2009 - April 28, 2009
March - Women’s History Month
- Register your event:
- 3 September - 8 October - Every Wednesday, 11:30am-12:30pm, Dahn Mu Do Basic class (6 sessions / $30) at Queen's Women's Health Center. Energy based healing martial art (practice similar to Tai Chi) including gentle but powerful movements that strengthen muscles and joints to improve blood and energy circulation, correct skeletal imbalances, plus enhance focus, concentration and confidence. Call Queen's Referral line at 537-7117.
- Free screenings for breast and cervical cancer at Planned Parenthood of Hawaii's Kahului-Maui Clinic, 140 Hoohana St., Suite 303, Kahului, HI 96732. For event registration call 808-871-1176. Tuesdays from 12:30pm-3:00pm on 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and Wednesdays from 8:30am-11:00am on 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th.
- Free screenings for breast and cervical cancer at Planned Parenthood of Hawaii's Kailua-Kona Clinic, 75-184 Rd., Suite 205, Kailua Kona, HI 96740. For event registration call 808-329-8211. Fridays from 8:30am-11:00am on 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th.
- Free screenings for breast and cervical cancer at Planned Parenthood of Hawaii's Honolulu Clinic, 1350 S. King St., Suite 310, Honolulu, HI 96814. For event registration call 808-589-1149. Mondays from 8:30am-11:00am on 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, and on Fridays from 12:30pm-3:00pm on 5th, 12th, and 19th.
- Mondays and Tuesdays, 1:00pm-5:00pm - Facial and rejuvenating peels (25 min sessions, $54) at Queen's Women's Health Center. Contact Queen's Women's Health Center at 585-5133.
- Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10:00am-5:00pm (varies) - Massage (25 minutes $27; 20 minutes $54) at Queen's Women's Health Center. Licensed massage therapists trained in a variety of techniques, will customize treatment for you. Prenatal massage and healing massage (participants with illness or having treatments) also offered. Call 585-5133 for information and to schedule an appointment.
- 8 September - 20 October, Every Monday, 12:00pm-1:00pm - Beginning Hula (6 sessions $60) at Queen's Women's Health Center. Call Queen's Referral Line at 537-7117.
- 13 September 2008, 10:00am-2:00pm - Women's Health Fair at Queen Ka'ahumanu Shopping Center Court sponsored by Maui County Committee on the Status of Women
Over 40 non-profit booths offering information, samples and screening for optimum health and wellness of women, girls and infants. Contact Nadine Newlight at nadine@mauilearningcenter.com or call 244-6119.
- 17 September - 8 October, every Wednesday, 5pm-6pm - Healing In Motion at Queen's Women's Health Center (4 sessions, $20). This exercise support group encourages physical fitness and friendship for breast cancer patients. Call Queen's Referral Line at 537-7117.
- 19 September 2008, 9:30am-11:30am - Introduction to Chi Kung ($9) for senior age 55+ at Windward Community College. For information and to pre-register, call 235-7433.
- 19 September 2008, and every 3rd Thursday of the month, 5:00pm-6:30pm - Book Club ($2 for refreshments) at Queen's Women's Health Center. Participants will need to have read book prior to the meeting. Participants are not required to attend every meeting or read all books. Book for September: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. October book: The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. November book: Bonesetter's Daughter by Amy Tan. Call Queen's referral line at 537-7117.
- 20 September 2008, 10:00am-12:00pm - Accupressure for shoulder tension ($19) at Windward Community College. For information and to pre-register, call 235-7433.
- September 23 - October 28 - Every Tuesday - 4:30pm-5:30pm - Belly Dancing for Every Woman (6 sessions, $60) at Queen's Women's Health Center. Contact Rocky Lee at rlee@queens.org or call 585-5326 / 585-5133 sponsored by Women's Health Center, The Queen's Medical Center.
- Saturdays, September 27 and October 4 - 10:00am-12:00pm - Breathing better to stay healthy and improve fitness ($39) at UH Manoa Outreach College. Two meeting classes to learn how to increase lung capacity, recharge energy levels, calm the nervous system and improve your memory. To pre-register, call 956-8400.
- October 2 and 9 - 5:30pm-7:00pm - Healthy Lifestyles (2 sessions for $40) at Queen's Women's health Center. Learn how to modify your lifestyle, increase your mind/body awareness and acquire skills to: cope with stress, restore a sense of calm and well being, develop healthy habits and learn to listen to your body to positively influence your health. Contact Queen's Referral Line at 537-7117.
- October 20 - November 24 - Every Monday - 4:00pm-5:00pm - Cardio N Core (6 sessions, $60) at Queen's Women's Health Center. For event registration contact Queen's Referral Line at 537-7117.
- October 24 - December 5 - Every Friday - 12:00pm-1:00pm - Yoga for healing the mind and body (6 sessions, $60) at Queen's Women's Health Center. People living with long term illness may find this program to be an especially effective way to regain a sense of serenity, security and promise in their bodies. Sessions will include calming breath techniques to promote relaxation and gentle stretch moves to enhance range of motion and flexibility. For event registration contact Queen's Referral Line at 537-7117.
State Commission on the Status of Women Event
Washington Place Reception, March 24, 2009
Honolulu County Committee on the Status of Women
McCoy Pavilion Events, March 9 and 16, 2009
Contact the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women if you have questions or need further information at (808) 586-5757.
Women’s Health Month - September
September is Women’s Health Month in Hawaii. Register today!
Women’s Health Month 2008
The Women’s Health Month Calendar of events this year will be posted on the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women’s web-site. In the past the month has contained more than two hundred events and this year will continue to include events from around the state. Please see the August 25, 2008 Honolulu Advertiser’s Parents’ Resource guide for additional women’s health information from the Commission.
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Women’s Health Month was initiated in 1994 by the HSCSW. The purpose of Women’s Health Month is to maximize public awareness of women’s health issues, empower women to be their own health advocates, reduce health care disparities, and promote the physical and emotional well-being of women in Hawaii. For the 13th year the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women is organizing Women’s Health Month.
The goal of Women’s Health Month is to widely communicate that women’s health is more than the absence of disease: it encompasses physical, mental, emotional and social well-being. The month-long event includes educational workshops, health fairs, lectures, fitness activities and other special events.
Women’s Health Month was established under the Commission’s mandates to first, “Act as a central clearinghouse and coordinating body for governmental and non-governmental activities and information relating to the status of women.” Secondly, “Create public awareness and understanding of the needs of women.” (HRS 367)
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
“There is NO EXCUSE for Domestic Violence”
Please join us in honoring both past and present victims and survivors of domestic violence.
Programs
Women’s Health Month
Women’s Health Month was initiated in 1994 by the HSCSW. The purpose of Women’s Health Month is to maximize public awareness of women’s health issues, empower women to be their own health advocates, reduce health care disparities, and promote the physical and emotional well-being of women in Hawaii.
WAGE (Women are Getting Even) Project
A collaborative grassroots program designed to help close the wage gap between women and men at work. Working groups will come together to strategize actions to combat pay inequity.
Ready to Run™
A campaign training workshop for women considering seeking public office, running for higher office, or working on a campaign. Goal is to increase women’s involvement in the political process.
Hawaii Women’s Oral History Collection.
The goal of the collection is to collect the women’s stories in their own voices. The collection will enable women to speak to Hawaii’s future, sharing their wisdom and knowledge.
Na Wahine Team International
Work with local and international groups fighting domestic violence and sex assault to form a comprehensive response to issues of violence against women through cross-disciplinary training programs.
