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04/19/2017   Hawaii Pacific Health
Hawaii Pacific Health to Host Sports Medicine Symposium 2017

Sports Medicine Symposium 2017 on Saturday, May 20, will feature Hawaii Pacific Health physicians discussing a wide range of topics, including adolescent back injury, management of high ankle sprains, vestibular rehabilitation and back to play evaluation protocols, sports nutrition, and how to improve communication on and off the field.

04/10/2017   Hawaii Pacific Health
Straub Medical Center Earns Blue Distinction Center+ Designation for Cardiac and Bone & Joint Care

Straub Medical Center has been designated by HMSA as a Blue Distinction® Center+ for Cardiac Care and Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries, both of which are part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated health care facilities shown to deliver improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures developed with input from the medical community.

03/27/2017   Hawaii Pacific Health
Wilcox Medical Center Named Among Top 100 U.S. Rural and Community Hospitals

Wilcox Medical Center is the only Hawaii-based hospital named among the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the U.S. for 2017 as researched and determined by the National Rural Health Association's Rural Health Policy Institute, iVantage Health Analytics and The Chartis Center for Rural Health.

03/23/2017   Hawaii Pacific Health
Straub Joins Forces with More Than 500 Organizations to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates Nationwide

Straub Medical Center recently made the pledge to help increase colorectal cancer screening rates by supporting the “80% by 2018” initiative led by the American Cancer Society, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (an organization co-founded by ACS and CDC). More than 500 organizations have committed to substantially reducing colorectal cancer as a major public health problem, and are working toward the shared goal of 80 percent of adults ages 50 and older being regularly screened for colorectal cancer by 2018.

03/08/2017   Hawaii Pacific Health
Hawaii Pacific Health Receives National Award for Health Information Technology

Hawaii Pacific Health was recently named a recipient of the HIMSS Enterprise Davies Award, which recognizes outstanding achievement in health information technology. Established in 1994, the Davies Awards program promotes electronic health record-enabled improvement in patient outcomes through sharing of case studies and lessons learned across a wide range of efforts.

03/01/2017   Hawaii Pacific Health
Get a Free Short Stack of Pancakes on IHOP National Pancake Day to Support Kapiolani, March 7

Oahu IHOP restaurants will celebrate National Pancake Day on Tuesday, March 7, by offering each guest a free short stack of its famous buttermilk pancakes. This annual family-friendly tradition aims to raise needed funds and awareness for Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children, Hawaii’s only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.

02/27/2017   Hawaii Pacific Health
Hawaii Pacific Health Accepting Applications for 2017 Health Careers Summer Internship Program

Hawaii Pacific Health is now accepting applications for its 2017 Health Careers Summer Internship program. This unique paid internship program offers students a rare opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the health care industry, learn more about general operations within a hospital system and explore a variety of different health care professions.

01/26/2017   Hawaii Pacific Health
Pali Momi Medical Center Donates Portable Defibrillators to the University of Hawaii Athletics Department

Pali Momi Medical Center has donated seven automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, to the University of Hawaii Athletics Department for use throughout its men’s and women’s programs.

01/10/2017   Hawaii Pacific Health
Hawaii Pacific Health's Annual Women's 10K Celebrates 40 Years

Hawaii Pacific Health celebrates women in the community with the 40th Annual Hawaii Pacific Health Women’s 10K, to be held on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 7 a.m. at Kapiolani Park. It is Hawaii’s first and only all-female sanctioned race that brings together women of all ages in an effort to create a healthier Hawaii.

01/09/2017   Hawaii Pacific Health
Hawaii Pacific Health to Host "Cancer Care: From Keiki to Kupuna" Forum

“Cancer Care: From Keiki to Kupuna” will feature Hawaii Pacific Health physicians and other health professionals discussing the latest advances and current issues in cancer care that impact people of all ages.

01/05/2017   Hawaii Pacific Health
Wilcox and HMSA Donate $75,000 Toward Simulation Manikin for Kauai Community College

Wilcox Medical Center joined with HMSA to donate $75,000 toward a new 3G simulation manikin for the Kauai Community College Nursing Program. The new manikin will help nursing students on Kauai begin their education by offering practical training in realistic situations.

12/16/2016   Hawaii Pacific Health
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.

12/15/2016   Hawaii Pacific Health
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.

12/14/2016   Hawaii Pacific Health
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.

11/28/2016   Hawaii Pacific Health
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.


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