News & Current Events

Kapiolani Medical Center Completes Intensive Care Unit Moves into New Diamond Head Tower

Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children celebrated a milestone that has been years in the making as its Medical Surgical Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit recently completed their moves into the new Diamond Head Tower.

Hawaii Pacific Health Accepting Applications for 2017 Summer Student Research Program

Hawaii Pacific Health is now accepting applications for the 2017 Summer Student Research Program, and eight-week undergraduate program that runs June 19-Aug. 11, 2017, and provides hands-on experience for college students interested in pursuing a career in medicine. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, Feb. 10, 2017.

Kapiolani Medical Center Pediatric Patients Receive Special Visit from Disney Friends

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Pluto made a special appearance at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children to bring some Disney magic and holiday cheer to pediatric patients, families and staff.

Kapiolani Promotes Joel Emperador to Vice President of Hospital Operations

Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children has promoted Joel Emperador, RN, MSN, CCRN, from director to vice president of hospital operations.

Kidz for a Cause Raises $300,540 for Kapiolani's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

More than 200 kids ages 6 to 17 joined Kidz for a Cause for its ThinkTank 2016 FUNraising campaign and raised $300,540 for Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The Hawaii-based organization is run by kids and combines positivity, talent, and energy to spearhead unique fundraisers benefiting keiki in our community.

JN Group "Drive for the Cure" Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign Raises $20,000 for Kapiolani

The JN Group capped off a successful “Drive for the Cure” breast cancer awareness campaign by presenting a check for $20,000 to Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children in support of women's breast health services and programs.

Hawaii Pacific Health Joins Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Affiliate Network

Hawaii Pacific Health and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance have formed a strategic partnership that will help to advance the standard of cancer care in Hawaii through population health management with a focus on improving prevention, screening, early detection and treatment of cancer.

Straub, Pali Momi and Wilcox Medical Centers Receive "A" in Hospital Safety Grade

Pali Momi, Straub and Wilcox Medical Centers have each earned an “A” grade in the new Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. Straub has been awarded straight “A’s” since 2013 and is one of only 113 hospitals out of over 2,600 across the country to attain this honor.

Hawaii Pacific Health Employees Donate Nearly $1 Million to Help Create a Healthier Hawaii

Hawaii Pacific Health employees generously donated their own money to help patients, raising a record $944,900 for the 2016 Hawaii Pacific Health Employee Giving Campaign. The money was raised over a one-month period through personal gifts and pledges by 3,885 staff members, and was the most successful Employee Giving Campaign to-date for Hawaii Pacific Health.

JN Group "Drive for the Cure" Campaign Supports Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children

JN Group is committing a portion of sales in October to support women’s breast health services provided at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children with its “Drive for the Cure” campaign.

Kapiolani Construction Update - October & November 2016

Kapiolani's Beloved Chief Canine Officer, Tucker, Passes Away

Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children’s Chief Canine Officer and hospital therapy dog for the past nine years has passed away.

Groundbreaking Held for New Hawaii Pacific Health Cancer Center at Pali Momi

A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Hawaii Pacific Health Cancer Center at Pali Momi Medical Center, which is being built in partnership with the Cancer Center of Hawaii and will provide comprehensive cancer care in one convenient and centralized location for Central and West Oahu residents.

Record-breaking 10th annual Kapiolani Radiothon for Kids

A record-breaking $273,322 was the total raised at the 10th annual Kapiolani Radiothon for Kids.

Radiothon for Kids – A Decade of Making a Difference for Hawaii's Keiki

For the 10th straight year, Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and KSSK 92.3FM/AM 590 are partnering together to support Hawaii’s keiki with the Kapiolani Radiothon for Kids. This year, the Kapiolani Radiothon hits the airwaves August 11-12.