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Community: Kalaupapa


Fences

He doesn’t let the National Park interfere with his activities

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

Hospice is well accepted at Kalaupapa

How Many Patients

There were over 300 residents when he arrived, now there are fewer than 20

Lessons

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

The Last Patient

No one of the Kalaupapa residents wants to be last patient

Traditional Healing

Traditional healing practices were used at Kalaupapa due to lack of access to physicians

When We Gone

When the last patients are gone, a local person should tell their story