Read West Hawaii Today article by Bret Yager regarding Monday’s community input meeting at KCH. Read article here.
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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.
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
Kona Community Hospital Launches Hi-Tech Language Service
Kona Community Hospital (KCH) has launched a wireless video language interpretation service to accommodate patients who have language barriers or who may be deaf or hard-of-hearing.
“This system will greatly enhance the quality of care and improve the entire patient encounter. From diagnostics and treatment to discharge planning, we’re now able to
Read moreKona Community Hospital Launches Hi-Tech Language Service
Richard McDowell, M.D. – New Medical Director Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital
Richard McDowell, MD, FACEP has accepted the position of Medical Director for the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) West Hawaii Region which includes Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital. He is scheduled to begin his new duties on December 1, 2014.
Read moreRichard McDowell, M.D. – New Medical Director Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital
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