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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Last Aliamanu fireworks burn patient discharged from Straub
COURTESY STRAUB BENIOFF Charmaine Benigno, a mother of two in her 20s, suffered from the most complex, severe burns, according to Straub Benioff, but made an amazing recovery. She gets an emotional sendoff from Straub Benioff's Burn Care Unit staff. 1 /2 COURTESY STRAUB BENIOFF Charmaine Benigno, a mother of two in her 20s, suffered from the most complex, severe burns, according to Straub Benioff, but made an amazing recovery. She gets an emotional sendoff from Straub Benioff's Burn Care Unit staff. COURTESY STRAUB BENIOFF Charmaine Benigno, a mother of two in her 20s, suffered from the most complex, severe burns, according to Straub Benioff, but made an amazing recovery. She gets an emotional sendoff from Straub Benioff's Burn Care Unit staff. 2 /2 COURTESY STRAUB BENIOFF Charmaine Benigno, a mother of two in her 20s, suffered from the most complex, severe burns, according to Straub Benioff, but made an amazing recovery. She gets an emotional sendoff from Straub Benioff's Burn Care Unit staff. COURTESY STRAUB BENIOFF Charmaine Benigno, a mother of two in her 20s, suffered from the most complex, severe burns, according to Straub Benioff, but made an amazing recovery. She gets an emotional sendoff from Straub Benioff's Burn Care Unit staff. COURTESY STRAUB BENIOFF Charmaine Benigno, a mother of two in her 20s, suffered from the most complex, severe burns, according to Straub Benioff, but made an amazing recovery. She gets an emotional sendoff from Straub Benioff's Burn Care Unit staff. The Straub Benioff Medical Center today announced the discharge of the last burn patient from the Aliamanu fireworks explosion on New Year's Day. Charmaine Benigno, a mother of two in her 20s, suffered from the most complex, severe burns, according to Straub Benioff, but made an amazing recovery. She suffered burns to more than 80 % of her body. Out of more than 20 patients from the explosion, she was the last burn patient still in the care of Straub Benioff's Burn Care Unit operated by Hawaii Pacific Health, more than four months later. The medical center chaplain blessed Benigno and her family before the emotional sendoff, in which dozens of staff stood in a line, holding paper hearts with personal messages of good wishes for her healing journey. They were from the Burn Care Unit, ICU, operating room and physical therapy team, who all worked with Benigno on her road to recovery. Benigno was smiling tearfully as she was rolled out in a wheelchair. She told staff she would never forget them in a video shared with the press. 'Straub Benioff team, I can't thank you all enough for the positive impact you've made, ' she is quoted as saying in a thank you note to the team. 'Each one of you has a piece of my heart. You made my life better when I felt like giving up. You are the reason I have a second chance in life. I know my journey isn't going to be easy, but I'll keep going strong, one day at a time.' She added, 'The Straub Benioff care team made me feel safe, especially when I was at my worst. They always made sure I was comfortable. My recovery was hard, but the care I received made it much better. Not only did they keep my spirits up with their help and smiles, but they also saved me through the toughest time of my life.' Dr. David Cho, Straub Benioff surgeon, recalls coming in one Sunday and seeing her awake for the first time while connected to a ventilator. It was a milestone in her recovery. 'Any patient with 80 % body burn is at real risk for death, ' he said in the release. 'Char is the survivor with the largest burn from the incident. Obviously, that makes us all so happy that she was able to survive this. More importantly, we all knew she had kids. The whole time we knew she had little kids to get home to. We knew she wanted to see the kids, and the kids wanted to see mom. So, that made it special.' Benigno still faces a long recovery ahead and will return every few weeks for skin grafts. Straub Benioff's Burn Care Unit took in a majority of the patients from the mass casualty incident on Jan. 1, including the most critically injured. On that night, the unit admitted 10 patients, which is the most from a single event than any other time in its 42-year history. The burn patients faced months of surgeries and treatments, plus recovery and rehabilitation. A total of six patients in critical condition were also sent by military plane to the Arizona Burn Center Valleywise Health for treatment and recovery. Five were from the center in March, and also face a long recovery ahead. The Jan. 1 fireworks explosion killed six and wounded dozens, and has led to at least 12 arrests and renewed efforts by lawmakers to crack down on the continued proliferation of illegal aerial fireworks in Hawaii. 13 Comments By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our. Having trouble with comments ? .
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fun-filled weekend coming with Hawaii's premier pickleball event
HONOLULU (KHON2) — This weekend, KHON2 is partnering to bring Hawaii's premier pickleball tournament by broadcasting the Hawaii Pacific Health ESPN Honolulu Open live from the Hawaii Convention Center. Celebrating Pickleball month at Ewa Mahiko The event will feature over 33 indoor courts, pro exhibitions, a competitive ProAm tournament with prize money, expansive product expo, corporate team challenges and more. 7 things to know about today's hearing to increase shipping in Hawaiʻi by 20-76% 'Well, pickleball is so popular now. Every park you go to, you see people playing the sport. We wanted to create a world-class pickleball event for both participants, spectators, and the community to enjoy and take part in. We're also fortunate to have Hawaii Pacific Health and HMSA as our presenting and title sponsors,' said ESPN Honolulu's Cole Mausolf. 7 things to know about Hawaiʻi's new 210 sq. ft. homes Participation in the tournament is full, but there are still some opportunities to take part.'The tournament itself is sold out. But people can come down for free and check out the matches, the expo, clinics for kids and families, live music, and more. It's a great opportunity for anyone who wants to learn more about pickleball. You can check out our website at for the full schedule of events.' Another event is the Corporate Cup which is happening on Thursday and Friday. 'Yes, the Corporate Cup will be a lot of fun! We have more than 50 teams from over 20 companies that will go head-to-head against each other. Our team has 3 teams, and I'll be playing with my teammate on Thursday. And I just started learning pickleball. It's a fun and easy sport to pick up for any age.' Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news You can catch the event live on Sunday at 1 p.m. on KHON2, KHII, and the KHON2 YouTube channel. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hawaii Pacific Health ESPN Honolulu Open brings pickleball fever to the islands
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Pickleball enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The Hawaii Pacific Health ESPN Honolulu Open, the largest pickleball tournament in Hawaii, is set to take over the Hawaii Convention Center from April 10 to April 13. A peek at Hawaiʻi's 2 most expensive estates With over 800 tournament players and 55 corporate teams competing for the coveted Corporate Cup, this event is a celebration of the nation's fastest-growing sport. 'We're thrilled to host Hawaii's largest indoor pickleball tournament,' said Donna Ching, president of the Oahu Pickleball Association. 'There will be more than 30 courts on the convention center's ground floor, providing an incredible experience for players and spectators alike.' Not a pickleball pro? No problem! The event will feature clinics for those eager to learn the sport, including sessions led by top pickleball pros Morgan Evans and Jessie expo will also offer fans the chance to explore the latest gear and connect with the pickleball community. 'It's a fantastic opportunity for anyone curious about pickleball to get involved,' said Dean McColgan, Board Chair of the Oahu Pickleball Association. 'Whether you're cheering on a friend or discovering a new passion, there's something for everyone.' The Hawaii Pacific Health ESPN Honolulu Open is made possible by its sponsors. Hawaii Pacific Health serves as the title sponsor, with HMSA as the presenting sponsor. 'April is National Pickleball Month, and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than with this tournament,' Ching added. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
