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State, County Officials Say Hawai´i Headed For Healthcare Disaster

Hawai´i’s healthcare system already hit its tipping point. Now, officials say, it has passed it.

Traveling Physician at Ka‘ū Hospital Tests Positive for COVID-19

After months without incident, Big Island healthcare facilities have reported multiple cases of COVID-19 among medical staff over the last week. 

Nurse Believes Big Island Hospital’s Policies Could Spread COVID-19

“The risk cannot be quantified,” Hilo Medical Center said. “There are no studies on prolonged use of PPE.”

Kaiser Permanente Avoids Labor Strike

There will be no strike at Kaiser Permanente. 

KCH Integrates Cancer Support Community

Kona Community Hospital (KCH) Cancer Center hosted an open house event on Sept. 14, 2019, to introduce its partnership with The Cancer Support Community (CSC).

NHCH Announces New Doctor at Women’s Center

North Hawai‘i Community Hospital reports that Dr. Mark Villarin has joined the Women’s Center at North Hawai‘i Community Hospital.

KCH Receives Grant Towards Telemetry System

Kona Community Hospital received $10,000 towards funding for a new cardiac telemetry system from Hawai’i Electric Light.

KCH Temporarily Relocates Emergency Entrance

Kona Community Hospital’s Emergency Department entrance and parking has been temporarily relocated.

Kona Community Hospital Infection Rates Decline

Hospital has been implementing programs to improve infection prevention measures.