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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Taking a Holistic Approach to Health
The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported that health includes more than just the absence of disease. Health, as we know it today, also includes our wellness, and is based upon our physiological, social, environmental, mental, and spiritual aspects of self.
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 Community Hospital Prepares for Major Aircraft Mishap
On July 23, Kona Community Hospital (KCH) leadership and staff activated NIMS incident protocols in response to notification that an incoming Honolulu-bound United Airlines flight had been di
verted to the Kona International Airport experiencing mechanical problems.
Facility director, Eric Willis said, “The hospital participates in National Incident Command System approach to
Read moreKona Community Hospital Prepares for Major Aircraft Mishap
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.
KCH Welcomes New Year’s Baby
Kona Community Hospital (KCH) announced the delivery of their first baby of the New Year on Thursday, January 1, 2015. Parents, Ashley Yurong and Jay Hidaro, Jr. welcomed Stacidy Hidaro. Her arrival at 2:24 p.m. gave her the status of first baby born at KCH in 2015. She weighed 5 pounds and 4 ounces and was 18 and one half inches tall. The attending physician was Santad Sira, M.D.