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S. Kalani Brady, M.D.


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About S. Kalani Brady, M.D.

S. Kalani Brady, M.D., is the physician to the remaining Hansen’s disease (leprosy) patients at the Kalaupapa settlement on Moloka‘i. He and Dr. Lindberg discuss various topics related to leprosy and Kalaupapa, and the modern Hawaiian concept of health.

Tribal Affiliation

Native Hawaiian

Hometown

Moloka‘i, Hawai‘i

Region

Hawai‘i

VIDEO CLIPS

Commitment

Commitment to taking a health plan is a challenge for every patient and every doctor

Good Medicine

Kalaupapa give him a unique opportunity to spend time with his patients

Hansen’s

Most people are immune to Hansen’s disease

Hospice

Committed to hospice care at Kalaupapa

Hospice

Hospice is well accepted at Kalaupapa

Lessons

Kalaupapa has taught many lessons including Hawaiian lessons of family love and sacrifice

Public Health

Spending extensive time with patients is an expected part of caring for patients at kalaupapa

Stewardship

Relationships to the land drive state of health