News & Current Events

Jane Luu Joins Medical Staff at Straub Clinic & Hospital

Straub Clinic & Hospital has announced the addition of Dr. Jane Luu, cardiologist, to its medical staff.

David Della Lana Joins Medical Staff at Kauai Urgent Care

Kauai Medical Clinic announces the addition of Dr. David Della Lana, family medicine physician, to its medical staff. Della Lana will be based out of the Kauai Urgent Care Clinic on Pahee Street in Lihue, where he will provide care for patients with a variety of short-term medical problems that include common illnesses, minor injuries, moderate back problems, and sprains and strains.

Wilcox Memorial Hospital Surgeon Juliette Zelada Honored as 2015 Hawaii Healthcare Hero

Juliette Zelada, MD, a general surgeon and trauma medical director at Wilcox Memorial Hospital, is one of five healthcare professionals in the state who were recently recognized by the Healthcare Association of Hawaii with its 2015 Hawaii Healthcare Hero award.

Two Hawaii Pacific Health Leaders Promoted to Chief Operating Officers for Pali Momi Medical Center and Straub Clinic & Hospital

Gidget Ruscetta has been promoted to chief operating officer of Pali Momi Medical Center and Patty Boeckmann has been promoted to chief operating officer of Straub Clinic & Hospital.

Hawaii Pacific Health Physicians to Discuss Women's Health at Free Community Health Forum

Hawaii Pacific Health invites the public to Women’s Way to Health, a free community health event to learn about a variety of women’s health topics on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom. The program will also be available via video conference at Pali Momi Medical Center in Aiea and Wilcox Memorial Hospital on Kauai.

Straub Clinic & Hospital Receives National Quality Award for Stroke Care

Straub Clinic & Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll, which recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.

Kapiolani Construction Update - November

Pali Momi Women's Center Offers New Private Patient Resource Room Thanks to $20,600 Donation from First Hawaiian Bank

The Pali Momi Women’s Center at Pali Momi Medical Center recently celebrated the unveiling of a renovated Patient Resource Room made possible through a donation from First Hawaiian Bank’s Kokua Mai Employee Giving Campaign. A total of $20,600 was donated to Pali Momi by First Hawaiian Bank employees and retirees.

Hawaii Pacific Health Invites Families to Kids Fest

Kids Fest offers interactive games and activities to promote healthy active lifestyles, exercise and nutrition, and childhood injury prevention

Pali Momi Medical Center Invites the Community to Annual Family Health Fair on October 3

Pali Momi Medical Center presents its annual Family Health Fair, a free health education event for the community, on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Pali Momi Medical Center and Pali Momi Medical Pavilion. Activities and information will also be offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Pali Momi Wellness Station at Pearlridge Center Uptown.

Kapiolani Construction Update - October

Art Gladstone Named CEO of Pali Momi Medical Center and Straub Clinic & Hospital

Hawaii Pacific Health recently announced that Straub Clinic & Hospital Chief Executive Officer Art Gladstone will additionally assume the role of chief executive officer at Pali Momi Medical Center. He replaces the previous CEO, Jen Chahanovich, who recently became the president and CEO of Wilcox Memorial Hospital and CEO of Kauai Medical Clinic on Kauai.

Wilcox Memorial Hospital Welcomes Family Medicine Physicians

Wilcox Memorial Hospital announces the addition of family medicine physicians Patricia M. Mayer, MD, and Tracey Richardson, MD, to its staff.

Twelve College Undergraduates Complete Hawaii Pacific Health 2015 Summer Student Research Program

Twelve outstanding college undergraduates recently completed the 2015 Hawai‘i Pacific Health Summer Student Research Program (SSRP), an eight-week undergraduate research program that gives college students a backstage pass into the world of medicine. The highly competitive program attracts some of Hawai‘i’s most talented college students interested in pursuing a career in medicine.

Walmart and Sam's Club Raise $163,175 for Kapiolani Medical Center

Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children, Hawaii’s only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, partnered with nine Walmart stores and two Sam’s Clubs in Hawaii to raise $163,175, which will support the hospital's Pediatric Transport Team in providing lifesaving care to newborns and children from across the state.