News & Current Events
Hawaii Pacific Health Named a Top Place to Work by Becker’s Healthcare
Hawaii Pacific Health (HPH) recently was named among Becker's Healthcare's 2024 list of 150-plus top places to work in health care.
MidWeek Cover Story Pens an Ode to Hawaii Pacific Health Doctors
In recognition of all of our dedicated doctors, five HPH health care professionals represent their colleagues in a special Doctors' Day edition of MidWeek to share their personal stories about their commitment to creating a healthier Hawaii.
Wilcox Medical Center Recognized for Excellence in Patient Safety for Second Consecutive Year
Wilcox Medical Center has received the 2024 Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award™. This is the second year in a row that Wilcox has received this distinction.
Dr. Russell Woo Named Hawaii Pacific Health’s First Chief Academic Officer
Pediatric surgeon Dr. Russell Woo has been named Hawaii Pacific Health’s first chief academic officer. In this new position, Dr. Woo will work to ensure the future of clinical excellence for Hawaii patients in conjunction with University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM).
New Procedures, Distinctions at Hawaii Pacific Health Heart Centers
In a single year, Hawaii Pacific Health medical teams performed nearly 54,000 cardiac procedures and tests, and now HPH’s medical centers are expanding services for patients of all ages with innovative new procedures and the latest technologies.
Wilcox Health Launches New Online Self-Scheduling Portal for Kauai Urgent Care in Lihue
Planning a visit to Kauai Urgent Care is now easier. A new online self-scheduling portal allows patients to secure a time slot up to 24 hours in advance at Kauai Urgent Care.
Hawaii Pacific Health Employees Donate More Than $1 Million to Support Care for Hawaii Communities
For the seventh-straight year, Hawaii Pacific Health employees banded together to give more than $1 million as part of the annual Employee Giving Campaign, including more than $100,000 that will go to Maui wildfire recovery efforts.
Hawaii Pacific Health Partners with University of Hawaii Cancer Center to Launch New Cell Therapy for Cancer Patients in Hawaii
Hawaii Pacific Health is embarking on a new cancer treatment by introducing Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapy (CAR T-cell therapy) to Hawaii in partnership with the University of Hawaii Cancer Center.
Hawaii Pacific Health Earns Prestigious Systemwide Accreditation for Cancer Care
Hawaii Pacific Health is the first system in the state to earn a prestigious accreditation for the cancer care it provides to patients across Hawaii. HPH is now recognized as an Integrated Network Cancer Program (INCP) from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC).
Racing Event Raises $6,000 For Women’s Center at Wilcox Medical Center
The Garden Isle Racing Association made a pit stop at Wilcox Medical Center to present a donation of $6,000. The money was raised at a recent Ladies Night drag racing event at Kauai Raceway Park and, in line with the theme, will support the Women’s Center at Wilcox.
Wilcox Medical Center Adds New Advanced CT Scanner
Wilcox Medical Center receives new CT scanner expanding imaging services for Kauai patients.
Annual Keiki Bike Safety Day Returns to Wilcox Medical Center
About 200 children came to the annual Keiki Bike Safety Day at Wilcox Medical Center. The free event was organized in partnership with several community partners.
HPH President & CEO Ray Vara Receives American Heart Association’s 2023 Distinguished National Leadership Award
Hawaii Pacific Health President & CEO Ray Vara recently was honored for his outstanding service to the American Heart Association (AHA) at the2023 Leading with Light National Volunteer Awards ceremony.
Updated Mask Policy Now in Effect at All Hawaii Pacific Health Medical Centers and Clinics
Starting Monday, May 15, 2023, masks are optional at all Hawaii Pacific Health (HPH) medical centers and clinics, except for areas considered high-risk because of the medical needs of patients served there.
Nurses Week Spotlight: HPH Nurses Featured in MidWeek Cover Story
To honor National Nurses Week, the cover story of MidWeek and MidWeek Kauai shines the spotlight on Hawaii Pacific Health’s dedicated nurses.
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