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
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Read West Hawaii Today article regarding a renovation and expansion to the Kona Community Hospital Emergency Department. Read article.
Read West Hawaii Today article by Bret Yager regarding Monday’s community input meeting at KCH. Read article here.
Read West Hawaii Today article by Cathy Bussewitz of The Associated Press regarding the opening of the 2015 Hawaii Legislature. Read article here.
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.
Kona Community Hospital (KCH) announced the delivery of their first baby of the New Year on Thursday, January 1, 2015. 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.
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 (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