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Contact Information
Shauna Tuohy
400 Hualani Street, Ste. 15
Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808) 961-2825
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Agency Mission Statement:
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association of Hawaii (AHA/ASA) is a nonprofit,
voluntary health organization funded by private contributions. For over 50 years, the AHA has been carrying out its mission to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular disease and stroke by funding vital research and delivering effective, innovative community education programs.
Funded Program:
Integrated Heart and Stroke Initiatives: The Integrated heart and stroke health initiative aims to educate the entire community with a focus on youth, high-risk groups and women about the importance of primary prevention, risk factor control. Recognizing the warning signs and the need to call 9-1-1, secondary prevention, rehabilitation and support, and continuing education for optimal health outcomes.
Client Outcome Story: Twenty-two years ago when I was the Executive Director of the Easter Seal Society I had the pleasure of partnering with the Executive Director of American Heart Association to start the Hilo Stroke Club. It was a hit from the start. Many strokers and their loved ones attended. They shared their stories, laughed and cried and generally had a fine time. Fumie Hamakawa became the leader, a position he holds to this day. His inspirational words and his positive life style continue to provide comfort and encouragement to all who attend. So, it was with enormous pleasure that I welcomed the Hilo Stroke Club to their first meeting here at the Hawaii County Office of Aging’s AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER. This is where I now work and it felt wonderful to be united with a group for which I have so much aloha. It will be just wonderful to see them each month, to meet new members and greet the ones who have kept the program going. I am grateful to the American Heart Association for supporting this important group for all the intervening years. Twenty two years is an impressive record! Written by and in loving memory of Sally Wehrsig who passed away on August 21, 2009.
