Kona Community Hospital’s (KCH) annual Pumpkin Contest took place today, October 31 which had 21 participating departments; one of the most ever. Judging took place for six categories with winners below:
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Pink Friday Supports National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Kona Community Hospital (KCH) had its second Pink Friday on Friday, October 21. This day represented the hospital’s support for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Hospital staff was encouraged to wear pink to work as a sign of an employee’s recognition of the significance that breast cancer has to our hospital, families, loved ones and to our community.
KCH Keeps Hope Alive
Kona Community Hospital’s (KCH) sixth annual Hope Event will take place Saturday, October 22 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at KCH’s Radiation Oncology Clinic (ROC). It brings approximately 150 people together to bring hope, celebrate life, and to recognize how cancer affects
Happiness Matters at Kona Community Hospital
Kona Community Hospital will be hosting a free community presentation “Healthy Pleasures – The New Science of Happiness” with guest speaker, David Sobel, MD, MPH. The educational seminar will take place Monday, October 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Kona Community Hospital’s Conference Room 2. Dr. Sobel will lead a lively, humorous and enlightening presentation revolving around
Ironman-Pediatrician Eddie Herd Brings “A Heart for Kids’ to Life
A life-changing heart problem provides inspiration to give back
World-class long-distance triathlete and 14-time Ironman finisher Eddie Herd, MD, has embarked on yet another challenge – to raise funds for the children of West Hawaii. Along with the Ironman Foundation and Chris Lieto’s More Than Sport, this determined and
Neighbor Islands First Open Bore MRI at Kona Community Hospital
Kona Community Hospital has installed the region’s first Open Bore, 1.5 Tesla, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system that combines a larger bore, or opening, for obese and claustrophobic patients with the ability to capture high-field quality diagnostic images. It is identified as the best on
Four Seasons Resort Fundraiser to Benefit Kona Hospital Foundation
Kona Hospital Foundation has been recently named as the beneficiary to the proceeds of “La Dolce Vita” (The Sweet Life), a Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka’upulehui and HI Luxury Magazine fundraiser. The exquisite food and wine event is scheduled for Friday, August 19 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the five-star hotel’s Beach Tree Restaurant. The Friday evening will feature
KCH Attains Level III Trauma Center Designation
Kona Community Hospital (KCH) is proud to be recently designated as a Level III Trauma Center. Along with Hilo Medical Center, it will be given recognition by Governor Neil Abercrombie and Mayor Billy Kenoi for this achievement on August 2, 2011. The Hawaii Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services and Injury Prevention Branch, has awarded these Big Island HHSC community hospitals the designations following
MASH Camp – Five Years and Counting
Kona Community Hospital (KCH) celebrated its fifth-year anniversary of M.A.S.H. (Medical Academy of Science and Health) Camp on July 18 and 19 at Kona Community Hospital. Five years ago, marked the first M.A.S.H. Camp for the state of Hawaii, and now with its success, has grown to other neighbor islands. Since its inception, over 75 students have
Nursing Scholarships a Focus for Hospital Auxiliary
The Kona Community Hospital (KCH) Auxiliary for many years now has been providing scholarships to local students who are interested in becoming a registered nurse and want to continue to stay in the community. This year was no different. They recently distributed five $2500 nursing scholarships, totaling