Kona Community Hospital (KCH) is more than a place where people go to heal, it is a part of the community that fosters health and hope. From providing treatment and comfort to the sick, to welcoming new life into the world, hospitals are central to a healthy and optimistic community. That’s the message of the 2016 National Hospital Week theme “Health Care from the Heart.”
News
Better Facility on the Way for Cancer Patients
To read the full West Hawaii Today April 25,2016 “Better facility on the way for cancer patients,” article by Bret Yager, click here.
Hospital Intensive Care Unit Recognized for Infection Prevention
To read the full West Hawaii Today April 14, 2016 “Hospital intensive care unit recognized for infection prevention,” article, click here.
Senate Budget Has Funding for West Side Schools, Hospital
To read the full West Hawaii Today April 14,2016 “Senate budget has funding for west side schools, hospital,” article by Bret Yager, click here.
$100,000 Grant Brings KCH Closer to New Telemetry System
To read the full Big Island News Now article April 06.2016 “$100,000 Grant Brings KCH Closer to New Telemetry System,” click here.
$1 Million Floated for Study of West Hawaii Teaching Hospital
To read the full West Hawaii Today March 14, 2016 “$1 million floated for study of West Hawaii teaching hospital,” article by Bret Yager, click here.
West Hawaii Region Hospital Appoints New Board Chair
Today, the HHSC West Hawaii Region board of directors elected Frank Sayre, DDS as its new Chairman. The West Hawaii Region is comprised of Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital.
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Receives Prestigious International Award
Today, Kona Community Hospital (KCH) celebrated having received international recognition as a designated Baby-Friendly Birth Facility. Kona Community Hospital is one of only three Hawaii hospitals to have received this designation.
This prestigious recognition was awarded to KCH by Baby-Friendly USA, Inc; the U.S. authority for the implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (“BFHI”). The BFHI is a global program sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the
West Hawaii Regions Mourns Death of Board Chairman
Kona Community Hospital and the HHSC West Hawaii Region regretfully announced its Board Chairman, William “Bill” Cliff, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 26 while vacationing with family. He was 75 years old.
“We’re profoundly saddened by the news of Bill’s death,” said Jay Kreuzer, Regional CEO of Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital. “As chairman of the board of the West Hawaii Region, Bill was a thoughtful leader who was deeply committed to improving health care services for the West Hawaii community. He will be greatly missed.”
KCH Bids Aloha to Dr. James Lambeth
Kona Community Hospital (KCH) bid farewell today to radiation oncologist, Dr. James Lambeth as he is retiring from Hawaii Island Radiation Oncology, Ltd. and the KCH Radiation Oncology Clinic.
The hospital’s radiation oncology staff and management showered Dr. Lambeth and his wife, Phoebe, with leis and warm aloha as they shared lunch in celebration of his years of service to the West Hawaii community.