16 Thursday, November 23, 2017 Hawaii Tribune-Herald 1190 Waianuenue Avenue HiloMedicalCenter.org | 808.932.3000 Hilo Medical Center cares for over 400 trauma patients every year. – Louise Fincher “Our staff is well trained to give every trauma patient our very best” When you think about what makes a hospital great, it really is the entire team. Louise Fincher has been the Trauma Program Coordinator at Hilo Medical Center since 2009. She and the trauma team play an essential role in delivering nationally recognized 4-star care for our community. “When the Trauma Program Coordinator position was created at Hilo Medical Center, I knew it was a role I could put my experience and expertise to the best use,” said Louise. “Our staff is well trained to give every trauma patient that comes to our hospital our very best.” Trauma injuries arrive in many different forms – car accidents, pedestrian accidents and domestic violence to name a few. Did you know that suicides and falls are among the leading causes of death among Hawaii residents and exceed deaths from car accidents? “I would like to encourage our community to look in on our kupuna. One of the best things we can do to help them is to de-clutter their homes and keep walkways free, well-lit, and safe from tripping hazards. “Similarly, I’d like to encourage our community to reach out and take care of those who are struggling with mental health issues. Together, we can all do our part to help prevent tragic deaths and injuries and make our community safer for everyone.” Raising community awareness on trauma injuries is just Ž‘’“Ž”“•–’“—˜‘™“š˜™›“œžŸŽ“¡’¢ž£˜Ÿ“¤’‘•’¥¦›“§Ž“¡¨Ÿ˜—˜“ transformation campaign is working to take care of our patients and community. Louise Fincher, Hilo Medical Center’s Trauma Program Coordinator
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