Kauaʻi Lifeguard Recovering at Queen’s After Shark Bite

Kauaʻi lifeguard Chance Swanson is recovering at The Queen’s Medical Center after being bitten by a shark while surfing at Hanalei Bay on Nov. 5. The attack severed a major artery in his leg, and trauma surgeons say the quick tourniquet applied by fellow lifeguards was critical to saving his life. Swanson was first treated […]

QMC Names Dr. Scott Gallacher Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer

The Queen’s Medical Center announced the appointment of Scott Gallacher, MD, MS, FCCP, to Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at The Queen’s Medical Center (QMC) and The Queen’s Medical Center – West O‘ahu. In his new role, Dr. Gallacher will partner closely with the Chief of Staff and the medical staff executive […]