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Helmsley Charitable Trust grant funds CPR equipment for Hawai‘i Pacific Health facilities
Officially known as the Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System, or LUCAS, the devices provide consistent and uninterrupted chest compressions even in challenging circumstances, such as during a patient’s transport to a medical center or when CPR is needed for an extended period.
Kaiser issues statement in response to proposed Hawai‘i Medical Service Association, Hawai‘i Pacific Health merger
“We want to better understand how this proposed merger will meet the needs of Hawai‘i’s communities,” says a statement from the healthcare organization about the proposed partnership.
Hawaiʻi Pacific Health, Kamehameha Schools reaffirm commitment to improve Hawaiʻi’s well-being
The two organizations renewed a partnership that started 6 years ago aimed at working collaboratively to leverage their collective strengths in health care and education to create healthier communities throughout the state.
Large scholarship, health care internship offer ‘great opportunity’ for Kauaʻi students
Grove Farm Scholarship provides $20,000 each to 3 seniors from each of the Garden Isle’s high schools. Juniors and seniors, as well as college stuents, on the island can also apply to be paid summer interns at Hawai‘i Pacific Health facilities on the island.
Hawai‘i Pacific Health offers summer internship opportunities for Kaua‘i students
Applications are due by 3 p.m. Feb. 21. The program runs from June 16 to July 24.
Wilcox nurses rally behind new state report about need for, benefits of safe staffing
“We have shared the research that lower ratios literally save lives. Hawai‘i Pacific Health has lower nurse-to-patient ratios in all their O‘ahu hospitals,” said Amy Steward, a Wilcox nurse for more than 17 years and member of the Hawai‘i Nurses Association Wilcox bargaining team. “It’s baffling why they won’t agree to well-researched health policy.”
Nurses strike continues at Wilcox Medical Center with staffing ratios as sticking point
The Hawai‘i Nurses’ Association and Wilcox Medical Center have been at loggerheads since May 2024.
Wilcox nurses to strike for 3 days this week
The 159-member nursing team of the hospital, through the Hawaiʻi Nurses Association, notified Wilcox management Jan. 4 after voting to authorize a strike in a show of their disdain for rampant unfair labor practices. The strike begins at 7 a.m. Tuesday and continue until 6:59 a.m. Friday.
Nurses at Wilox Medical Center consider going on strike to protest unfair labor practices
The Hawai‘i Nurses Association, which represents the Wilcox nurses, began negotiations with Wilcox Medical Center on May 6. Their contract expired on Aug. 31.
Kaua‘i’s main hospital receives $10M grant to expand imaging services and technology
Hawai‘i is now the ninth state where organizations will receive financial support from the Helmsley Charitable Trust.
Hawai‘i Pacific Health provides funding for home loans to support Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity
Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity is working on several projects across the Garden Island that will when completed, provide affordable homes for more than 300 Kaua‘i families.
Hawai‘i Community Lending receives funding to help people become homeowners
Hawaiʻi Community Lending specializes in providing loans to local residents who are able to make regular loan payments but are unable to qualify for loans from conventional banks and credit unions.
Hawai‘i Pacific Health Names New Chief Quality Officer
Dr. Shilpa Patel has been named chief quality officer of Hawai‘i Pacific Health. She assumes the role from Dr. Melinda Ashton, who retired June 30 after a 25-year career at HPH.
Wilcox Medical Center Debuts Newly Renovated Emergency Department
Wilcox Medical Center in Līhuʻe recently celebrated the completion of its newly renovated Emergency Department.
