GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL OF NEIGHBOR ISLAND ADVISORS FOR MOLOKA`I TO RECEIVE UPDATE ON LONG-TERM HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

For Immediate Release: November 3, 2009

HONOLULU – The Governor’s Council of Neighbor Island Advisors for Moloka‘i will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 3:00 p.m. at the Kulana ‘Oiwi, DHHL / OHA Conference Room, 600 Maunaloa Highway, Kaunakakai.  The public is invited.

William Akutagawa, executive director of Na Pu‘uwai, Native Hawaiian Health Care System, will discuss the status of health programs that address long-term care on the island.

Governor Linda Lingle created councils of advisors to give neighbor islands a stronger voice in state government. The Council of Neighbor Island Advisors holds monthly public meetings to seek community input and advise the Governor of important issues on Moloka‘i.  The Council also identifies and recommends potential nominees for state boards and commissions.

The members of the Governor’s Council of Neighbor Island Advisors for Moloka‘i are Robert Granger, Janice Kalanihuia, Jersula Manaba, Marlene Purdy and James Feeter.

Anyone requiring special assistance or accommodations to participate at this meeting may call (808) 586-0034.  For additional information on Councils of Neighbor Island Advisors, including meeting minutes and agendas, visit the Governor’s Web site at www.hawaii.gov/gov.

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For more information, contact:

Charen L. Ching
Governor’s Liaison Office
Phone: (808) 586-0001

Lenny Klompus
Senior Advisor – Communications
Phone: (808) 586-7708

Russell Pang
Chief of Media Relations
Phone: (808) 586-0043