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
Giovana Price
Director of Accounting
Charles Roessler, MSW
Grant Writer/Community Engagement Coordinator
Clinic, Education & Support Staff
Verna Souza-Costa
Clinic Manager
Linda Arn
Case Manager
Amanda Smith
Tobacco Health Education Manager
Brandi Bartholomew
Nurse Practitioner
Melisse Camelo, MA
Billing and Coding Specialist
MA,HIV/HEP/STD/Tobacco Cessation, Certified Tester and Counselor
Bianka Tasaka
Prevention Supervisor
MA, HIV/HEP/STD/Tobacco Cessation, Certified Tester and Counselor
Andrew Preston
Prevention Specialist
MA, HIV/HEP/STD 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