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Kona Community Hospital (KCH) has launched a wireless video language interpretation service to accommodate patients who have language barriers or who may be deaf or hard-of-hearing.

“This system will greatly enhance the quality of care and improve the entire patient encounter.  From diagnostics and treatment to discharge planning, we’re now able to

Read moreKona Community Hospital Launches Hi-Tech Language Service

Richard McDowell, MD, FACEP has accepted the position of Medical Director for the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) West Hawaii Region which includes Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital. He is scheduled to begin his new duties on December 1, 2014.

Read moreRichard McDowell, M.D. – New Medical Director Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital

On Tuesday, September 23, The Kona Business and Professional Women’s Club presented a generous donation to the Kona Hospital Foundation.  The donation check in the amount of $1000 was presented by Carol Kirihara, Club President and Laura Guluzzy, Community Outreach Chair.  The funds will be earmarked for the benefit of the hospital’s Cancer Center.

Read moreHospital Foundation Receives Donation from Kona Business & Professional Women’s Club

On Saturday, August 23, Kona Community Hospital (KCH) took part in the 2014 Department of Health Ho`omaika`i Ola Kino Health and Wellness Fair.   The fair was held at the Kealakekua Ranch Center.  KCH provided information to the community on the Ka’a Ho‘ola Mobile Medical Van, CPR basics and Women’s Health Services.

Read moreKona Community Hospital Participates in DOH Health Fair

Kona Community (KCH) and Kohala Hospitals recently welcomed five new members to the West Hawaii Region Board of Directors as it also bid farewell to outgoing members. 

New BOD members are Mark Danderson, Dr. Gary Goldberg, Dr. Edwin Gramlich, Dr. Frank Sayre and Steven Sparks. July 1^st was the term start date for

Read moreWest Hawai’i Regional Board Welcomes New Members