News from Hawai'i Pacific Health and our Affiliate Hospitals
Hawaii Pacific Health Receives National Recognition as "Great Workplace" from Gallup for 2012
04.23.12
Hawai‘i Pacific Health has been named a recipient of the 2012 Gallup Great Workplace Award and will be one of 27 organizations to be honored at the upcoming Gallup Summit, May 15-17 in Omaha, Nebraska. Read the press release.
$75,000 Gift from Alexander & Baldwin Foundation Supports Kapi'olani's "Campaign for Hawai'i's Children"
03.29.12
Kapi‘olani Health Foundation has received a $75,000 commitment from the Alexander & Baldwin Foundation in support of its Campaign for Hawai‘i’s Children. Co-chaired by Dee Jay Mailer and Bert Kobayashi, the Campaign will fund the first phase of a 15-year master plan to rebuild Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women & Children. Read the press release.
Sex Abuse Treatment Center Focuses on Child Sexual Abuse During Sexual Assault Awareness Month
03.27.12
The month of April has been designated Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in Hawai'i and across the nation. In recognition, the Sex Abuse Treatment Center (SATC), a program of Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, is using the campaign to focus on Child Sexual Abuse. Read the press release.
Hawai‘i Pacific Health Executive Elected to National American Heart Association Board of Directors
03.14.12
Raymond P. Vara, president of Hawai‘i Pacific Health, has been elected to the national American Heart Association (AHA) Board of Directors.. Read the press release
Avon Breast Health Outreach Program Awards Grant for Breast Cancer Outreach Program to the Kapi‘olani Women’s Center
02.14.12
The Avon Breast Health Outreach Program has awarded a $26,000 one-year grant to Kapi‘olani Women’s Center to increase awareness of the life-saving benefits of early detection of breast and cervical cancer. Kapi‘olani provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings for high risk individuals. Read the press release or learn more on our website.
Hawai‘i Pacific Health Launches New "Powering Your Health" Magazine
01.28.12
Hawai‘i Pacific Health is excited to announce the launch of its new magazine "Read about the latest innovations at our four hospitals, meet our doctors, and discover health and wellness information for your everyday life. The magazine is free, and will be mailed to subscribers on a quarterly basis. View the interactive version now.
MyChart App is Available on Android
01.28.12
Straub Clinic & Hospital and Kaua‘i Medical Clinic, both affiliates of Hawai‘i Pacific Health, are pleased to announce that the MyChart mobile application, branded as MyHealthAdvantage, is now available for Android smart phone users. Read the press release.
Ray Vara Appointed President of Hawai‘i Pacific Health
01.27.12
Hawai‘i Pacific Health, the state’s largest health care provider and parent company of Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, Pali Momi Medical Center, Straub Clinic & Hospital and Wilcox Memorial Hospital (Kaua‘i), has announced the appointment of Raymond Vara as president. For the past ten years, Vara has served as executive vice president and CEO of operations, working closely with Chuck Sted who retains the title of CEO. Read the press release.
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