Pink Friday Supports National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Kona Community Hospital (KCH) had its second Pink Friday on Friday, October 21. This day represented the hospital’s support for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Hospital staff was encouraged to wear pink to work as a sign of an employee’s recognition of the significance that breast cancer has to our hospital, families, loved ones and to our community.

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Happiness Matters at Kona Community Hospital

Kona Community Hospital will be hosting a free community presentation “Healthy Pleasures – The New Science of Happiness” with guest speaker, David Sobel, MD, MPH. The educational seminar will take place Monday, October 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Kona Community Hospital’s Conference Room 2. Dr. Sobel will lead a lively, humorous and enlightening presentation revolving around

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Ironman-Pediatrician Eddie Herd Brings “A Heart for Kids’ to Life

A life-changing heart problem provides inspiration to give back

World-class long-distance triathlete and 14-time Ironman finisher Eddie Herd, MD, has embarked on yet another challenge – to raise funds for the children of West Hawaii. Along with the Ironman Foundation and Chris Lieto’s More Than Sport, this determined and

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Four Seasons Resort Fundraiser to Benefit Kona Hospital Foundation

Kona Hospital Foundation has been recently named as the beneficiary to the proceeds of “La Dolce Vita” (The Sweet Life), a Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka’upulehui and HI Luxury Magazine fundraiser. The exquisite food and wine event is scheduled for Friday, August 19 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the five-star hotel’s Beach Tree Restaurant. The Friday evening will feature

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KCH Attains Level III Trauma Center Designation

Kona Community Hospital (KCH) is proud to be recently designated as a Level III Trauma Center. Along with Hilo Medical Center, it will be given recognition by Governor Neil Abercrombie and Mayor Billy Kenoi for this achievement on August 2, 2011. The Hawaii Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services and Injury Prevention Branch, has awarded these Big Island HHSC community hospitals the designations following

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