Hawaii Health Care - Straub Foundation

FOR BETTER LIVING

The Straub Foundation is dedicated to improving the health of Hawaii's people through research and education. It is a unique and vital community resource.

An independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, the Foundation is directed by a volunteer Board representing medicine, law, business, education and the community.

Building today for our health tomorrow, the Straub Foundation intends to increase its activities to focus on those programs that most benefit the Hawaii community it serves.

THE FOUNDATION IS INVOLVED IN A WIDE SPECTRUM OF PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES WHICH INCLUDE:

Clinical research projects, including new drug studies
Community education in health care - conferences, health fairs & exhibits
Summer Student Research Program
Fellowship Program
Publications providing health information to the public and health professionals

EDUCATION
FOR A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE
The Foundation's educational activities focus on delivering information to promote community awareness and healthier living.

Attracting guest faculty and participants from around the world, the Straub Foundation enjoys a growing reputation as a sponsor of educational programs for the community. It presents information on new research and improved practices and advances in the prevention and management of medical problems. Each year, the Foundation assesses the community health care needs and organizes major conferences on selected topics for health professionals, followed by a special program for the entire community featuring the guest faculty. Past programs covered subjects ranging from rheumatology to vascular disease, managing medical problems of the elderly and diabetes in Hawaii.

Other activities include the Burn Education Program, established in 1989, to educate the public about the prevention and treatment of burns. The Speakers Bureau shares the expertise of physicians, researchers, and other health professionals with many community groups.

The Foundation's educational activities include the Summer Student Research Program designed for university level students and the Fellowship Program for residents and post-residency physicians. These programs expose participants to hands-on experience in clinical research projects under the mentorship of the Medical Director and research investigators.

RESEARCH
FOR A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE

The Straub Foundation's research program benefits the Hawaii medical community. It involves collaboration with physicians, medical researchers, investigators, statisticians, computer programmers, and support staff to help provide the necessary assistance to conduct meaningful research. Focusing on clinical research and pharmaceutical trials, the majority of projects involve patients in studies and experiments intended to result in better and more effective ways of managing health care needs.

PUBLICATIONS

Straub Foundation communicates the results of its work and general medical information, through the publication and dissemination of various publications. Two of its publications are: "The Proceedings," a medical journal distributed to health care professionals, medical libraries and academic institutions, and "Health Scope," the Foundation's newsletter for the general public.

PHILANTHROPY
FOR A BETTER PROMISE OF LIFE

As an independent 501(c)(3) public charity serving the community, Straub Foundation relies on individuals, corporations, trusts and foundations to support its research projects, educational activities, and publications. The Foundation's medical researchers, board members, and officers donate their time and talents.

Your tax-deductible gift to the Straub Foundation ensures that its vital work will continue. Every dollar of every charitable contribution received stays here in Hawaii to benefit our community. There are a number of different ways you can help the Foundation carry out its important work. Depending on your particular circumstances, your gifts may be able to earn income tax benefits, as well as estate and financial planning advantages:

Direct Cash Contributions to the Foundation
Designation of all or part of your Aloha United Way Contribution to the Foundation
Memorials in honor of a person or event
Bequests, as specified in your will or revocable living trust
Life Insurance, by naming the Foundation as owner and beneficiary
Charitable remainder trusts, naming the Foundation as beneficiary after payment of your life income interest

For information on opportunities for philanthropic funding with the Straub Foundation, please contact the Executive Director.

STRAUB FOUNDATION

1100 Ward Avenue, #1045 Honolulu, Hawaii 96814-1617
Phone: 808/524-6755 Facsimile: 808/531-0123