Edith Kwok-Yuen Loh

Background

Loh, Edith Kwok-Yuen Daughter of Chun Wing and Pui King (Chan) Lee. came to the United States, 1972.

Education

Registered Nurse, Hong Kong Government Nursing School, 1971; Registered Nurse, Texas Woman's U., 1976; Bachelor of science in nursing magna cum laude, Hawaii Loa College, 1989; Master in Public Health, U. Hawaii, 1990; postgraduate, U. Hawaii, since 1994.

Career

Student general nurse, Hong Kong Government Hospitals, 1968-1970; pediatric nurse, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong, 1971-1972; head nurse oncology, Center Pavillion Hospital, Houston, 1972-1975; oncology nurse, Doctor Kevin Loh, Inc., Honolulu, 1978-1990; nurse coordinator, health instructor, Hawaii Hematology, Oncology, Inc., Honolulu, 1991-1992. Volunteer researcher immunology studies U. Hawaii, 1990, guest lecturer School Public Health, since 1994. Health educator Baby S.A.F.E., Administrative Office Dept.Health, Honolulu, 1993-1994, volunteer research assistant, 1997.

Presenter American Indian and Alaska Native Caucus 123d annual meeting APHA, San Diego, 1995,Queen's Hospital, 1998. Member planning workshop committee Queen's Hospital, Wellness Department, 1996-1998.

Achievements

• Edith Kwok-Yuen Loh has been listed as a noteworthy Oncology nurse, health education specialist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer recruitor Hawaii Bone Marrow Donor Registry, Honolulu, 1992. Chairman community service committee, Honolulu, since 1992. Director Health Superior vena cava syndrome for Senior Citizens, 1993.

Board directors Hawaii Cancer Children Foundation, 1992-1994. Chairman education Hawaii Coalition for Continuing Health Edition and Professional Development. Dir.United Chinese Society.

Member American Medical Association, APHA, Hawaii Pacific U. Nursing Honor Society, American Cancer Society, Society for Public Health Education-Hawaii (board directors, secretary, life), Association Chinese University Women Inc. (chairman welfare committee 1992, chairman community service committee 1991-1995, member in parliamentary procedure legislation committee 1992, vice president 1996, president-elect 1997, president 1998), Society Public Health Education (board directors 1992-1999, secretary 1992-1993, program planner 1998), Hawaii Society for Health Care Edition and Training (health education workshop planner 1996-1998, fundraiser and subcommittee chairman 1996, chairman education Vice-President 1997), National Wellness Association, United Chinese Society (board directors), U. Hawaii Alumni Association (life), NavyLeague of the United States (life member Honolulu county), Sigma Theta Tau.

Interests

• Avocations: swimming, jogging, aerobic dancing, playing Chinese harp and butterfly harp, reading.

Connections

Married Kevin Kai-Tsu Loh, March 30, 1972. Children: Elizabeth, Jennifer, Jeffrey.

Father:

Chun Wing Lee

Mother:

Pui King (Chan) Lee

Spouse:

Kevin Kai-Tsu Loh

child:

Jeffrey Loh

child:

Jennifer Loh

child:

Elizabeth Loh