Loui Family

description
Florence served on state commissions for domestic violence prevention from 1995 onward, edited Hawaii Medical Journal special domestic violence issue (1996), advocated for women's health and safety
type
community-service
end date
2017
location
Honolulu, Hawaii
participants
Florence Chinn Loui
witnesses
Hawaii medical and women's health community, Domestic violence survivors and advocates
ages at event
Florence-Chinn-Loui:68 (at start, continued into her 80s)
outcome
Special issue published bringing medical attention to domestic violence, Florence recognized as advocate for vulnerable populations, continued work into her 80s
significance
Demonstrated Florence's commitment to women's health beyond clinical practice, used medical authority to address social issue, advocacy work alongside medical practice, pioneer in addressing domestic violence as public health issue
related events
1959 - Florence Relocates to Honolulu, 1966 - Terry Loui Brain Tumor Survival, 2017-09-20 - Death Florence Chinn Loui
historical context
1990s saw growing recognition of domestic violence as public health issue, medical community increasingly involved in prevention and treatment
sources
Florence-Chinn-Loui-Obituary-Star-Advertiser

Florence’s Domestic Violence Prevention Advocacy (1995-2017)

Overview

Beginning in 1995 (at age 68), Dr. Florence Chinn Loui served on state commissions focused on preventing domestic violence and advocating for women’s health and safety. In 1996, she edited a special issue of the Hawaii Medical Journal dedicated to domestic violence, bringing medical authority and attention to this critical public health issue. Florence continued this advocacy work alongside her medical practice well into her 80s, demonstrating lifelong commitment to protecting vulnerable populations.

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