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I would like to add my tribute to Connie Mitchell, who has been at the helm of the Institute for Human Services for 17 years (“For 45 years IHS has provided aid to homeless in innovative ways,” Star-Advertiser, July 9). From the very beginning of her tenure, Connie has viewed the homeless population from the very holistic perspective of a nurse.
She is compassionate and caring and knows how to assist people with the many components of rebuilding their lives. She is creative, innovative and willing to look at possible solutions with fresh eyes. There is not a problem she is unwilling to tackle with intelligence, evidence and courage.
In addition to the very long list in the Star-Advertiser story, IHS sends medical teams to homeless individuals on the streets to establish trust and to engage them in treatment.
This is all hard work! Connie and all her staff deserve our immense gratitude and our support in any way we can give it.
Barbara Mathews
Kailua
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