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Ho'oipo DeCambra, B.A.
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Nominator
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Community Health Leaders
2000
Area(s) of expertise:
Substance abuse
Leader’s Biography 2000:
Executive Director, Ho’omau Ke Ola, Wai'anae, HI
As head of a drug rehabilitation center, DeCambra took the difficult step of forcing her own daughter to seek treatment and speaking openly about the experience as an example to others. She overcame strong staff resistance and bridged cultures to incorporate traditional Hawaiian healing practices into her center’s treatment program.
Where this Leader can be reached today:
Executive Director
Legal Services for Children
d/b/a Special Education for Kids
87-217 St. John’s Road
Wai’anae, HI 96792
Phone: (808) 696-6393
Email: hooipodecambra@aol.com
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