Read the full West Hawaii Today October 20, 2015 “More cuts for East Hawaii hospitals?” article by Colin M. Stewart, here.
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Mordy, Beloved Therapy Dog Who Aided Hundreds at Kona Hospital, Dies at Age 14
Read about Mordy and his legacy at the Kona Community Hospital in the West Hawaii Today September 14,2015 article by Chelsea Jensen here.
Union Sues to Prevent Privatization
Read the West Hawaii Today August 6, 2015 article by Bret Yager here.
Kona Hospital to Begin Emergency Department Expansion, Renovation
Read West Hawaii Today article regarding a renovation and expansion to the Kona Community Hospital Emergency Department. Read article.
Public Decries Kona Hospital Cuts
Read West Hawaii Today article by Bret Yager regarding Monday’s community input meeting at KCH. Read article here.
State Legislature Opens: Debate on Budget, Marijuana Kick Off Season
Read West Hawaii Today article by Cathy Bussewitz of The Associated Press regarding the opening of the 2015 Hawaii Legislature. Read article here.
Big Island Hospitals Report Rise in Flu Cases
Read West Hawaii Today article by Colin M. Stewart regarding rise in Big Island flu cases. Article includes effective hand-washing technique. Read article here.
Hospital Holds Ebola Drill
Read the November 9th article in the West Hawaii Today regarding Kona Community Hospital’s recently run Ebola drill. Read more here.
Also see Talk Story Newsletter photo journal of the Ebola drill.
Medical Van Donated Puna Community Medical Center Ahead Lava Flow
Read the October 30th article in the West Hawaii Today regarding Kona Community Hospital’s donation of medical van to Puna Community Medical Center. Read more here
Who Won’t Pay for Healthcare?
Read the September 28th Viewpoint opinion piece written by Barry Blum, M.D. in the West Hawaii Today titled, “Who won’t pay for healthcare?” Read more