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Hawaii leads the nation for the highest physical well-being for older residents, a new report shows.
The survey, by management consulting firm Gallup and Healthways, which aims to improve health and well-being, also showed that seniors living in Hawaii had the greatest sense of purpose and community.
Arizona ranked No. 1 for social well-being for older Americans, while North Dakota was the top in financial well-being.
The survey was based on self-reported data from 115,572 individuals age 55 and older on the five elements of well-being: purpose, social, financial, community and physical.
Hawaii hospital lobbyist leaving
George Greene, president and chief executive officer of the Healthcare Association of Hawaii since 2009, is leaving the organization in mid-January.
The association that represents the state’s hospitals and nursing facilities said Greene has been named head of the Hospital Association of Southern California, effective Feb. 1.
Greene was the voice of the hospital industry and regularly lobbied at the Legislature on health care issues during the implementation of the federal Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, as well as budget deficits at the state level.
ON THE MOVE
SSFM International announces the following new hires to its project management team:
>> Richard Y. Santo is a senior civil engineer in the firm’s engineering group. Santo has managed various projects in Hawaii for 30 years, including the Family Housing Towers USAG Humphreys and the Beach Villas at Ko Olina. Santo also served as chief deputy civil chief for AMKOR A&E in Seoul.
>> Julie Jepsen is the new public outreach coordinator for the firm’s project management group. Jepsen was previously marketing director at Hagadone Hawaii and This Week Publication, as well as assistant art director at New England Business Media.
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