QHS Names Scott Whiting SVP/Chief Population Health Officer/Queen’s Development Corporation President
HONOLULU – The Queen’s Health Systems (Queen’s) has announced the appointment of Scott Whiting as Senior Vice President, Chief Population Health Officer, and Queen’s Development Corporation President. Whiting is responsible for developing and executing Queen’s population health strategy and initiatives. He will ensure that the organization effectively manages total cost of care and aligns incentives […]
QHS Names Linda Puu SVP/Chief Nursing Officer; Heather Beyer, Director of Patient Flow, QMC; Martha Fontana-Kwon, Chief Security Officer
HONOLULU – The Queen’s Health Systems (QHS) has announced the following appointments. Linda Puu, MSN, has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at QHS, as well as CNO for The Queen’s Medical Center (QMC) and Quality and Patient Safety. Puu, who had been serving as interim CNO, will continue her work […]
The Queen’s Health Systems Marks 10 Years of Providing Organ Transplantation Services for the People of Hawai’i
HONOLULU – The Queen’s Health Systems recently celebrated a milestone: 10 years of lives being saved through organ transplantation at The Queen’s Medical Center (Queen’s). Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi presented a proclamation in honor of the 10th anniversary during an event in the Harkness Courtyard on the Queen’s campus on November 15. Transplant recipients, living […]
QHS Names Jennifer Moran Director of Neuroscience Services, QMC; Lauren Bendiner Director of Physician Contracts and Compensation/Corporate Counsel; Christine Griffin Director of Nursing Practice and Policy
HONOLULU – The Queen’s Health Systems (QHS) has announced the following appointments. Jennifer Moran, MS, APRN, has been promoted to Director of Neuroscience Services at The Queen’s Medical Center (QMC). Moran is responsible for overseeing the programs, services, functions and activities of the Neuroscience Department. She is also involved with inpatient and outpatient clinical care. […]
The Queen’s Health Systems Joins Other Non-Profit Partners to Open First Dialysis Center in Hawai’i Focused on Higher-Risk Patients
HONOLULU – Satellite Healthcare Inc., a nonprofit, top-rated provider of kidney dialysis and related patient services, and three other nonprofit partners, announced today the upcoming opening of Hawai’i Kidney Care at Kuakini. The center will provide dialysis to patients who live with end-stage renal disease in addition to other health conditions that contribute to their […]
QHS Names Frank Okimoto VP of Capital Construction and Campus Development; Kristen Chun VP of Patient Care for Oncology, Neuro, Laboratory Services
HONOLULU – The Queen’s Health Systems (QHS) has announced the following appointments. Frank Okimoto has been named Vice President of Capital Construction and Campus Development. Okimoto is responsible for overseeing the planning, architectural design, and financial management of new construction and renovation work across QHS. He will provide strategic leadership and direction over coordination, pre-construction, […]
QHS Celebrates Completion of Phase One of its Comprehensive Cancer Center in West O’ahu
HONOLULU – The Queen’s Health Systems (Queen’s) is excited to announce the completion of the first phase of a state-of-the-art, comprehensive cancer center at The Queen’s Medical Center – West O‘ahu. A blessing ceremony was recently held for the radiation therapy section of the 5,472-square-foot facility, which is located in the Clinical Service Center, Suite […]
U.S. News & World Report Names The Queen’s Medical Center Best Hospital in Hawai’i for 10th Consecutive Year
HONOLULU – The Queen’s Medical Center (Queen’s) has been named the top hospital in Hawaiʻi in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 Best Hospitals rankings and ratings released today. This marks the 10th straight year that Queen’s has earned the #1 spot. The annual Best Hospitals report, now in its 33rd year, is designed to […]
QHS Names Roy Murai Vice President of Investments
HONOLULU – The Queen’s Health Systems (QHS) has named Roy Murai Vice President of Investments. Murai joined QHS as Director of Investments in December 2014 and has been integral to the management of Queen’s Endowment and Pension Plan. Prior to joining QHS, Murai held leadership positions in finance and asset management. In his expanded role, […]
QHS Names Andrea Hepuapo’okela Hermosura Director of DEIJ and Caregiver Wellness at QHS, Rachael Misitano Director of Cardiac Services at QMC
HONOLULU – The Queen’s Health Systems (QHS) has announced the following appointments. Andrea Hepuapo‘okela Hermosura, PhD, has been named Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice (DEIJ), and Caregiver Wellness at QHS. Dr. Hermosura is responsible for the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of system-wide policies, practices, initiatives and programs that are in alignment […]
