News & Current Events
Well-Known Physician Leader Named CEO of Newly Formed Hawaii Pacific Health Medical Group
Dr. Leslie B. Chun, a local physician and health care leader, has been named chief executive officer of the Hawaii Pacific Health Medical Group. The medical group, which will officially be formed on December 15, 2019, will bring together over 600 employed physicians and allied health care professionals under one operational structure. Chun has 15 years of experience over a wide range of the health care industry both in Hawaii and across the country as a practicing internist, educator, medical director for an international health care analytics company, and hospital administrator.
Straub Medical Center – Kapolei Clinic & Urgent Care Welcomes New Primary Care Physicians
The new Straub Medical Center – Kapolei Clinic & Urgent Care recently opened with the two new primary care physicians on staff – Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Claudio Lencinas, who moved over from the Straub Medical Center – Pearlridge Clinic location, and Family Medicine Physician Dr. Janee Sells, a newly hired Straub physician.
Straub Medical Center – Ward Village Clinic & Urgent Care Welcomes Three Primary Care Physicians
The new Straub Medical Center – Ward Village Clinic & Urgent Care recently opened with three primary care physicians on its staff – family medicine physicians Dr. Jimmy Chen, Dr. Katsuya "Andy" Iizuka and Dr. Akolea Ioane.
Straub Medical Center Opens New Ward Village Clinic & Urgent Care
Straub Medical Center – Ward Village Clinic & Urgent Care provides primary care, urgent care, imaging and lab services in the heart of the growing Kakaako community. The clinic, located in Aeo residential tower, is second new Straub clinic to open in July 2019.
Straub Medical Center Opens New Kapolei Clinic & Urgent Care at Ka Makana Alii
The most comprehensive clinic to date from Hawaii Pacific Health is now open to serve residents of Central and West Oahu. Conveniently located at Ka Makana Alii in West Oahu, Straub Medical Center – Kapolei Clinic & Urgent Care offers a variety of services and features specialists from Straub Medical Center, Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children and Pali Momi Medical Center.
Kamehameha Schools and Hawaii Pacific Health join forces for greater community impact
Kamehameha Schools and Hawaii Pacific Health are joining forces in an effort to improve the education, health, economic stability and social well-being of students and families across Hawaii. Kamehameha Schools’ Chief Executive Officer Jack Wong and Hawaii Pacific Health’s President and CEO Ray Vara signed a memorandum of agreement to work together toward shared goals of creating more resilient children and strengthening families through education, economic empowerment, expanded career pathways, increased aina-based experiences, improved community health and advancement of the Hawaiian culture and language.
Pali Momi Medical Center and Straub Medical Center Receive Healthgrades 2019 Outstanding Patient Experience Awards
Pali Momi Medical Center and Straub Medical Center have received the Healthgrades 2019 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™. Pali Momi is among the top 5 percent of U.S. hospitals for patient experience, and Straub is among the top 15 percent of U.S. hospitals, a distinction it has received for 10 consecutive years (2010-2019).
Women of All Ages Invited to Participate in 42nd annual Hawaii Pacific Health Women's 10K and 5K Fun Run
Bringing together women of all ages in an effort to create a healthier Hawaii, the 42nd Annual Hawaii Pacific Health Women’s 10K and 5K Fun Run is set to take place on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Kapiolani Park. The first and only all-female sanctioned race champions women while celebrating fitness and good health.
Hawaii Pacific Health Presents "Valentine in Paradise: Healthier Hearts for a Healthier Hawaii"
Featuring physicians from the Hawaii Pacific Health family of medical centers, this free community health event will focus on the latest advances in heart health.
Hawaii Pacific Health Expands Medical Assistant Program to Include 12 Local Public High Schools
On the heels of a successful pilot program, Hawaii Pacific Health has expanded its Medical Assistant Program to 12 Oahu high schools for the 2019-2020 school year. The unique partnership, believed to be the only one of its kind in the country, is a joint program between HPH and the local high schools to create a curriculum for high school seniors to prepare them for a career as a medical assistant in the health care industry.
Straub Medical Center Announces Travis Clegg as Chief Operating Officer
Travis Clegg has joined Straub Medical Center as its new chief operating officer, reporting directly to Art Gladstone, chief executive officer of Straub and Pali Momi Medical Center. Clegg will manage all clinical and business operations for the 159-bed medical center in Honolulu and its clinic locations statewide.
Hawaii Pacific Health Accepting Applications for 2019 Health Careers Summer Internship
Hawaii Pacific Health is accepting applications for its 2019 Health Careers Summer Internship program. The six-week paid internship program runs June 17-July 26 on Kauai and June 24-August 1 on Oahu. 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.
The Clarence T. C. Ching Foundation Donates $4 Million for Innovative Heart Care at Straub Medical Center
Representatives from The Clarence T. C. Ching Foundation, Straub Medical Center and Hawaii Pacific Health recently gathered for a check presentation ceremony and sign unveiling for the new Clarence T. C. Ching Heart Center at Straub Medical Center. The Foundation's $4 million gift, the largest gift ever received by Straub, will fund the future renovation and expansion of two catheterization surgical suites, which are part of a $24 million overall renovation of Straub's Heart Center.
Straub, Pali Momi and Wilcox Medical Centers Recognized by Healthgrades for Quality Excellence
Straub, Pali Momi and Wilcox Medical Centers were recently recognized for quality care and exceptional patient outcomes by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. Straub was named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for General Surgery, and all three medical centers were recognized as 5-Star recipients for clinical achievement in various specialty areas.
Two Hawaii Pacific Health Medical Centers Achieve Elite National Recognition from The Leapfrog Group for Patient Safety
Pali Momi Medical Center and Straub Medical Center achieved straight ‘A’s in The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade. With the Hospital Safety Grades, Leapfrog assigns an A, B, C, D or F grade to hospitals across the country based on how safe they are for patients. Straub has received an A rating since the program’s inception in 2012, while this is the third consecutive year that Pali Momi has received an A.
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