STAND. COM. REP. NO. 12

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44

 

 

 

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fourth State Legislature

Second Special Session of 2007

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, and 44, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation Oahu Regional Board

 

G.M. No. 34

PATRICIA ANNETTE LANOIE BLANCHETTE, M.D.,

for a term to expire 6-30-2010;

 

G.M. No. 35

CLEMENTINA D. CERIA-ULEP,

for a term to expire 7-1-2010;

 

G.M. No. 36

STEPHANIE A. MARSHALL,

for a term to expire 6-30-2009;

 

G.M. No. 37

MICHAEL REED MASUDA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2009;

 

G.M. No. 38

MARIE MILKS,

for a term to expire 6-30-2010;

 

G.M. No. 39

PAUL DOUGLAS NIELSON, M.D.,

for a term to expire 6-30-2010;

 

G.M. No. 40

JERRY ROBERT SMEAD,

for a term to expire 6-30-2009;

 

 

G.M. No. 41

MARC SHLACHTER, M.D.,

for a term to expire 6-30-2009;

 

G.M. No. 42

ELDON L. WEGNER,

for a term to expire 6-30-2010;

 

G.M. No. 43

MARY C. WESSELKAMPER,

for a term to expire 6-30-2010; and

 

G.M. No. 44

DONALD WILLIAM WOOD,

for a term to expire 6-30-2009,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Upon review of the background information submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that Dr. Patricia Annette Lanoie Blanchette holds an Associate of Arts degree from University of Hawaii, West Oahu, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Pre-Professional Studies, a Doctor of Medicine degree, and a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.  She completed an internship and residency program in Internal Medicine at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at Harvard Medical School.  She currently serves as the Chair of the Department of Geriatric Medicine at the John A. Burns School of Medicine, the Director of Geriatric Education at Kuakini Medical Center, the Founding Director of the Pacific Islands Geriatric Education Center, the Founding Director of the John A. Hartford Foundation Center of Excellence in Geriatric Medicine, Founding Co-Director of the National Parkinson Foundation, and the Graduate Faculty Member of the Biomedical Sciences Interdisciplinary Program and Cell and Molecular Biology. 

 

     Dr. Blanchette is being nominated for appointment to the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Oahu Regional Board as a nominee of the Oahu regional management advisory committee.  Dr. Blanchette also serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Hawaii Medical Center East and as Medical Director for Kuakini Geriatric Care, Inc., Maunalani Nursing & Rehab Center, Pearl City Nursing Home & Oahu Care Facility, and the Palolo Chinese Home.  She is actively involved in numerous community and professional organizations in the State and has received several awards and honors for her work, research, and training, including millions of dollars in grant moneys, throughout the State, the country, and the world.

     Testimony in support of Dr. Blanchette was submitted by the Hawaii Medical Association and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the background information submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that Clementina D. Ceria-Ulep holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and a Master of Science degree in Nursing Administration from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, as well as a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Nursing Administration from the Medical College of Virginia.  She currently serves as an associate professor at the School of Nursing & Dental Hygiene at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and is being nominated for appointment on the HHSC Oahu Regional Board as a nominee of the House of Representatives.  Ms. Ceria-Ulep has previously served as a registered nurse, a teaching assistant, a nursing supervisor, an assistant director of nursing, and an acting director of nursing throughout her career.  She is actively involved in numerous community and professional organizations in the State.

 

     Testimony in support of Ms. Ceria-Ulep was submitted by two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the background information submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that retired Colonel Stephanie A. Marshall holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Duquesne University and a Master of Science degree in Nursing from the University of California at San Francisco.  She also completed the Johnson and Johnson – Wharton Fellows Program in Management for Nurse Executives at the University of Pennsylvania.  Colonel Marshall currently serves as the Director for Community Partnerships at the University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene and is being nominated for appointment to the HHSC Oahu Regional Board as a nominee of the Oahu regional management advisory committee.  She has enjoyed a long and successful military career, has remained actively involved in numerous community and professional organizations, has been highly decorated during her time in service, and has conducted research, training, and been published for her work in the area of nursing.

 

     Testimony in support of Colonel Marshall was submitted by three individuals.

 

     Upon review of the background information submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that Michael Reed Masuda holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Hawaii.  He currently serves as the Trust Division Manager at Central Pacific Bank and is being nominated for appointment to the HHSC Oahu Regional Board as a nominee of the Senate.  Mr. Masuda has enjoyed a long career in the banking industry and is an active member of various community and professional organizations in the State.

 

     Testimony in support of Mr. Masuda was submitted by one individual.

 

     Upon review of the background information submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that Judge Marie Milks holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History/Asian Studies from the University of Hawaii and a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center.  She is a retired judge who also serves as an adjunct professor at the William S. Richardson School of Law.  Judge Milks is being nominated for appointment to the HHSC Oahu Regional Board as a nominee of the Oahu regional management advisory committee.  She previously served as a district court judge, a circuit court judge, a public defender, and a research assistant in the State Legislature and the U.S. Department of Justice.  Judge Milks has received multiple awards for her work and contributions to the community and remains actively involved in numerous community and professional organizations within the State.

 

     Testimony in support of Judge Milks was submitted by one individual.

 

     Upon review of the background information submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that Dr. Paul Douglas Nielson attended Brigham Young University and the University of Utah where he received a Doctor of Medicine degree. He completed a residency program in Family Practice at McKay Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah.  He currently serves as the Director of Health Services at Brigham Young University Hawaii and the Medical Chief of Staff at Kahuku Hospital.  He is being nominated for appointment to the HHSC Oahu Regional Board as a nominee of the medical staff of the Oahu regional public health facilities.  Dr. Nielson is also actively involved in community and professional organizations in the State.

 

     Testimony in support of Dr. Nielson was submitted by the Hawaii Medical Association and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the background information submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that Jerry Robert Smead holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Microbiology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from Oregon State University.  He currently serves as the Assistant Director of Pharmaceutical Services for Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Region, Assistant Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Creighton University, and Assistant Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Oregon State University.  Mr. Smead is being nominated for appointment to the HHSC Oahu Regional Board as a nominee of the House of Representatives.  Mr. Smead has practiced as a pharmacists in several positions throughout his career, has received grants, conducted research and been published for his work in the field, and remains actively involved in community health organizations in the State.

 

     Testimony in support of Mr. Smead was submitted by one individual.

 

     Upon review of the background information submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that Dr. Marc Shlachter holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from The Ohio State University and a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.  He completed an internship with the University of Cincinnati and a pediatric residency program with Kauikeolani Children's Hospital, currently known as Kapiolani Medical Center.  Dr. Shlachter maintains a private practice in Koolauloa and serves as the Kahuku High School Football team physician.  He is being nominated for appointment to the HHSC Oahu Regional Board as a nominee of the medical staff of the Oahu regional public health facilities.  Dr. Shlachter also serves as the Medical Director for Crawford's Convalescent Home and Bobby Benson Center and is an Assistant Clinical Instructor of Family Practice at the John A. Burns School of Medicine.

 

     Testimony in support of Dr. Shlachter was submitted by the Hawaii Medical Association and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the background information submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that Dr. Eldon L. Wegner holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Redlands and a Master of Arts degree and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin.  He currently serves as a Professor of Sociology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and is being nominated for appointment to the HHSC Oahu Regional Board as a nominee of the Senate.  Dr. Wegner is an accomplished professor who has received numerous grants and conducted extensive research in a variety of areas.  He is actively involved in numerous community and professional organizations and has been the recipient of multiple awards for his work.

 

     Testimony in support of Dr. Wegner was submitted by three individuals.

 

     Upon review of the background information submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that Dr. Mary C. Wesselkamper holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Government from Edgecliff College, a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Michigan, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Social Welfare from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York.  She currently serves as the President of Chaminade University and is being nominated for appointment to the HHSC Oahu Regional Board as the nominee of the Oahu regional management advisory committee.  Dr. Wesselkamper has previously served as a dean of a school of arts and science, an associate professor of social work, director of a social work field instruction program, and the head of a community and social services program.  She is also actively involved in numerous educational and community organizations in the State. 

 

     Testimony in support of Dr. Wesselkamper was submitted by one individual.

 

     Upon review of the background information submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that Dr. Donald William Wood holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and Sociology from the University of Saskatchewan and a Master of Public Health degree, a Master of Arts degree in Sociology, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Sociology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.  He currently serves as a Professor and the Chair of the Department of Sociology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and is being nominated for appointment to the HHSC Oahu Regional Board as the nominee of the Oahu regional management advisory committee.  Dr. Wood has taught for many years and served in various capacities in positions in the field of public health services and administration.  He has received numerous awards for his work, has conducted extensive research, made countless presentations, is highly published, and is a member of multiple professional and community organizations in the State and beyond. 

     Testimony in support of Dr. Wood was submitted by four individuals.

 

     Your Committee questioned the nominees present regarding their backgrounds, qualifications, and desire to serve on the board.  Your Committee finds that all nominees for the board have expressed a willingness to serve and that, as a whole, the nominees reflect a highly qualified cross-section of many disciplines.  Your Committee believes this unique representation will allow the board to adequately address the needs and plans for improving health care facilities and providing improved health care services for the residents of Oahu.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Health that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Health,

 

 

 

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DAVID Y. IGE, Chair