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Funding secured for West Hawai‘i outpatient care center with passage of state budget
The new medical facility is meant to be a companion to the new $400 to $500 million hospital that Queen’s plans to build off of Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway near Costco.
Gov. Green advocates for $50 million in state funding for new outpatient medical facility in Kona
The new outpatient medical facility in Kona is meant to be a companion to the planned $400 to $500 million hospital to be built by Queen’s Health Systems.
Long-awaited pharmacy expansion at Kona Community Hospital complete
The expansion includes a new compounding suite that will allow the hospital to safely prepare medications – including chemotherapy drugs – on-site.
Kona Community and Kohala hospitals launch rebrand amid ongoing efforts to grow services
The new logos are a symbol that the West Hawaiʻi Region is growing and committed to keeping hospital care local, CEO Clayton McGhan said.
Kona Community Hospital to seek funding from Hawai‘i Legislature for emergency department expansion
With lawmakers convening Jan. 15 for their 2025 session, Kona Community Hospital administration will speak with lawmakers about securing $13.2 million to ensure patients are seen more quickly.
Kona Community Hospital was working on new facility, but Queen’s Health Systems announced its own plans for West Hawaiʻi
The Honolulu-based Queen’s Health Systems formally announced on Monday its plans to construct a $450 to $500 million hospital with 80 beds and a helipad on its property at the West Hawai‘i Business Park.
Diagnostic Labs opens locations at 2 Big Island hospitals
The new lab sites are now available to patients with doctor’s orders for laboratory testing.
Public optimistic but express concerns regarding funding and location of proposed new Kona hospital
About 70 people attended a public informational meeting in the Hawai‘i County Council Chambers at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center, held by Kona Community Hospital leadership to discuss a recent report that assessed the current and future healthcare needs of West Hawai‘i.
Report: 2 locations identified as potential sites for new Kona Community Hospital
The 50-year-old hospital — built in Kealakekua in 1974 — could potentially move to the old Kmart site or the Queen’s site in the West Hawai‘i business park next to Costco.
Hospitals welcome Amy Feeley-Austin as chief operating officer
Amy Feeley-Austin will assume her new role on Dec. 12 managing daily operations at Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital.
Groundbreaking held for $2.3 million pharmacy expansion at Kona Community Hospital
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday at Kona Community Hospital for a $2.3 million project to expand its pharmacy space to include a clean room suite where they can prepare IV medications and store them for longer.
