The Kona Community Hospital Medical Staff currently consists of 168 physicians representing 26 specialties. The newly appointed Medical Staff Officers are Chief of Staff Robert Saito, MD, Radiology; Vice Chief of Staff Beth Groshong, DO, Anesthesiology; and Secretary/Treasurer Christina Collins, MD, Obstetrics/Gynecology. Their terms are for
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‘Tis the Season to Give Back at KCH
When the Kona Community Hospital staff came together a few weeks ago to discuss giving opportunities during the holidays, employees expressed a strong interest in giving back to the West Hawaii community. They decided to collect donations for three local non-profit
KCH Offers Holiday Safety Tips for Keiki
The holidays are a great time for family and friends but can pose certain risks. Kona Community Hospital’s Chair of Emergency Medicine Dr. Richard McDowell, offers these tips to help children stay safe and avoid injuries during the holiday season.
KCH Serves Cold Turkey for Thanksgiving
In recognition of American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout
Kona Community Hospital will be hosting “It’s Time to Go Cold Turkey!” – a free smoking cessation seminar with guest speakers Pat Fleck from the Coalition of a Tobacco-Free Hawaii and Cecily Nago of the American Cancer Society. The educational seminar will
Hospital Foundation Fundraiser Reaches Ten-Year Milestone
Going on its tenth year, the Kona Hospital Foundation will host its premier annual gala benefit and golf tournament on November 13 and 14 at the Hokulia Golf Club in Kealakekua. This year’s theme is “Celebrate…Life, Health & Giving.” Proceeds will go toward purchasing patient-care beds in
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Hospital Night Shift Takes Command
Kona Community Hospital (KCH) conducted its first night shift emergency preparedness drill on Sunday, November 7 at 10 p.m. The focus was to provide night shift staff with important disaster training. The hospital performed a mock “Code Orange” which activated a Hazmat/BioTerrorism event. Objectives included the establishment of the
Plaque Honors Physicians in West Hawaii Community
At today’s Kona Community Hospital’s (KCH) quarterly Medical Staff meeting, CEO Jay Kreuzer and Chief of Staff Dr. Beth Groshong unveiled a plaque dedicated to the physicians who have served 10 years or more of medical care at KCH. It serves as recognition of doctors who have made a long-lasting commitment to the West Hawaii community.
Pumpkin Contest Showcases Hospital-Ween Spirit
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:
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.
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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