Kona Community Hospital recently received a state-of-the-art piece of equipment called the Cell Saver through the State of Hawaii’s Trauma Fund. The machine offers the opportunity to collect, wash, and re-infuse a patient’s “own” blood during an operation. It returns fresh, high-quality blood of a patient seeking
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National Doctors’ Day – March 30, 2011
In recognition of National Doctors’ Day on Wednesday, March 30, Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital invite you to join them in saying mahalo to all of the physicians in our community.
Hospital CEO Appointment Blessing in Disguise
Jay Kreuzer, new CEO of Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital, started his first day on Monday, March 28. The past couple of weeks have been a true testament of his commitment to these hospitals and community. When he was offered the position, it prompted him to schedule his routine yearly check-up which revealed that he needed to
KCH Recognizes March as DVT Awareness Month
Kona Community Hospital (KCH) has joined the effort to raise awareness of Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT). KCH has announced its support of Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness Month as officially recognized by United States Senate Resolution 56-joining a national effort to raise awareness of DVT and its potentially
Advanced Planning of End of Life Care Decisions is Vital
Kona Community Hospital (KCH) is hosting “The Challenges of End of Life Care Decisions,” a presentation about palliative care on Monday, March 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Kona Community Hospital’s Conference Rooms. The expert panel includes representatives from Kona Community Hospital and other
Jay Kreuzer – New CEO for Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital
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
Healing Hearts Benefit Children at Kona Community 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
Luck of the Draw – Kona Hospital Foundation Selected
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.
Painting the Hospital Red
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.
We Care to Wear Red
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.