Straub Benioff Medical Center Completes Emergency Department Expansion Project
After more than a year of construction, the Straub Benioff Medical Center Emergency Department (ED) fully reopened to the public Thursday, May 28, 2026.
The renovated ED features a larger, updated space with additional treatment areas and improved clinical workspaces designed to enhance the patient experience and streamline care.
These improvements reflect our continued commitment to safety, comfort, and high‑quality care for patients, families, and staff.
Emergency Department (ED) Access
The following outlines access and entry details for the fully reopened ED:
ED Entrances: Patients, visitors, and staff may access the ED through four entrances.
- From South Hotel Street – Open 24/7
- From the King Street medical center entrance – Open 24/7
- From the stairway accessed from the basement of Strode and Milnor – Locked between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- Next to the Outpatient Pharmacy – Locked between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Screening: All patients, visitors, and staff will be screened before entering the ED.
- All individuals seeking emergency services and their accompanying visitors will be screened before entering the ED, either through a security screening system or by a security officer at the South Hotel Street ED entrance.
- Those entering the ED from the other three entrances will also need to pass through the security screening system.
Ambulance Drop-Off: The ambulance parking and drop-off area will return to the Ewa side of the South Hotel Street ED entrance. See map for details.
Patient Drop-Off and Pickup: The closest patient drop-off area for the ED remains on South Hotel Street. Patient drop-off and pickup are also available at the medical center main entrance on King Street.
Parking: Patient and visitor parking is in the medical center parking garage.
Transport Companies: All transport companies should drop off and pick up patients at the medical center main entrance on King Street.
Loading Dock: The loading dock remains open for deliveries only from 4 to 10 a.m.
See the map below for a visual overview of entrances and access points.
About the Project
The Straub Benioff ED expansion project created a larger, modernized space to enhance the patient experience and streamline care.
Phase 1 was completed December 2025, followed by Phase 2 in May 2026, bringing important updates to meet the needs of our patients and community.
The fully renovated ED now features additional care spaces and a flexible design to support efficient, high-quality care.
The South Hotel Street parking and drop-off area was also enhanced to improve access to the ED.
One of the most significant improvements is increased space. The new ED is 10,600 square feet, compared to its previous size of 6,800 square feet.
In addition to larger, more efficient treatment rooms, other enhancements include:
- A dedicated nurses’ station
- Six isolation rooms
- New exterior glass walls and roof
- Upgraded mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems