The HHSC West Hawaii Regional Board of Directors has named Jay Kreuzer as the new Regional Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the West Hawaii region, which includes Kona Community Hospital (KCH) and Kohala Hospital.
Jay Kreuzer has over 30 years of progressive, proven health care leadership experience. He previously served as the Executive Vice President of
Read moreJay Kreuzer – New CEO for Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital
In line with Valentine’s Day around the corner, Holualoa Elementary School fifth grade students from the Kids Helping Kids program (a mentorship program for fifth graders to help kindergartners transition into school) will be illustrating what caring hearts can do. They will be assembling children packets for the pediatric patients and kids who are
Read moreHealing Hearts Benefit Children at Kona Community Hospital
Pepsi and Foodland’s Give Aloha Sweepstakes Claims Kona Hospital Foundation as Recipient
The Kona Hospital Foundation has won a $500 cash prize through the Pepsi and Foodland’s Give Aloha Sweepstakes. The Give Aloha program began 12 years ago, and this is its first year collaborating with Pepsi to provide this drawing.
Read moreLuck of the Draw – Kona Hospital Foundation Selected
February 4 is National Wear Red Day, and Kona Community Hospital organized a “We Care to Wear Red” day for all of the employees of the hospital in order to promote awareness regarding heart disease – the #1 threat to women.
To raise awareness among local women that heart disease is their #1 health threat, Kona Community Hospital will organize a “We Care to Wear Red” day for all of the employees of the hospital. The event will take place on National Wear Red Day, Friday, February 4 and will illustrate the support that the hospital has in regards to heart health awareness. A photo opportunity is scheduled for 11 a.m. in front of the Administration building.
Kona Community Hospital recently received 100 knitted baby hats from the Island Yarn and Art Supplies, a local business owned by John & Debra Repasky. They started this project that would give back to the community which began when they received yarn from a family whose relative was a knitter and passed away.
Read moreSpecial Delivery of 100 Baby Hats to Kona Community Hospital
The Kona Community Hospital Auxiliary met on Monday, January 10 for its annual general membership meeting featuring guest speaker, Senator Josh Green, M.D. It drew a crowd of 80 attendees.
The holidays are a great time for family and friends but can pose certain risks. Kona Community Hospital’s Emergency Room Chairman Dr. Richard McDowell, offers these tips to help children stay safe and avoid injuries during the holiday season.
Read moreKona Community Hospital Offers Safety Tips for the Holidays PSA
Going on its ninth year, the Kona Hospital Foundation will host its premier annual gala benefit and golf tournament on November 14 and 15 at the Hokulia Golf Club in Kealakekua. This year’s theme is “Be A Star…Adopt a Room.” All proceeds will go toward the Adopt a Room Project at Kona Community Hospital which will
Read moreNine Strong Years for Kona Hospital Foundation’s Gala and Golf Classic
Kona Community Hospital’s (KCH) had its first Pink Friday on Friday, October 22. This day represented the hospital’s support for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. As a pilot event, 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, our families and loved ones and to our community.