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M. Ho'oipo DeCambra, B.A.
| Ho’oipo is dedicated to the vision of Wai’anae youth becoming trained health care providers for the Wai’anae Coast.
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:
Residential Housing Director for Adults with Serious Mental Illness
Wai`anae Coast Community Mental Health Center
86-266 Farrington Highway
Wai`anae, HI 96792-3259
808-696-4211
Email: hooipodecambra@aol.com
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