About Us
Malama Pono Health Services mission is to provide individualized, compassionate health care services and education to meet the evolving needs of those on Kauai. Malama Pono Health Services (MPHS) was established in 1986 primarily to serve HIV/AIDS patients on Kauai. As the health needs of Kauai have evolved, MPHS has greatly expanded its services to include women’s wellness and reproductive health care, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, smoking cessation, transgender services, parenting programs, and more. Our professional and compassionate team serves patients of all incomes, many of whom feel they have nowhere else to turn. MPHS has answered the call, breaking down barriers to quality care, support and education for all.
Executive & Administrative Staff
Mistee Bailey-Myrick
President/CEO
Rob Anderson
Chief Operating Officer
Charles Roessler, MSW
Associate Director
Clinic, Education & Support Staff
Verna Souza-Costa
Front Office Manager
Brandi Bartholomew
Nurse Practitioner
Ramon Meraz
Tobacco Health Education Manager
Sherry Oyamot
Clinic Supervisor
MA, HIV/HEP/STD/Tobacco Cessation, Certified Tester and Counselor
Bianka Tasaka
Prevention Supervisor
MA, HIV/HEP/STD/Tobacco Cessation, Certified Tester and Counselor
Melisse Camelo, MA
Billing and Coding Specialist
MA,HIV/HEP/STD/Tobacco Cessation, Certified Tester and Counselor
Board of Directors
Carol Fujiyoshi – Board Chair, Women’s Wellness Medical Director
Jeffrey Cronk – Treasurer, Medical Director
Preston Chong – Secretary
Bob Wotring – At Large Member
Randall Francisco – At Large Member