Ask a Specialist: Migraine and Headache Awareness Month with Dr. Karen Morgenshtern-Yacoby
June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, when millions of migraine sufferers are offered a better understanding of this disease and the treatment options available to them. On this episode of Ask a Specialist on the KHON2 News, we’ll discuss what you need to know with Dr. Karen Morgenshtern-Yacoby, Headache Neurologist at The Queen’s […]
Summer Sun Safety: Protecting Your Skin With Dr. Aaron Fong
A lot of people are enjoying their summer break by spending time outdoors and going to the beach. But with temperatures expected to rise this summer, many are asking, “How do I keep my skin protected from the harsh summer sun?” Dr. Aaron Fong, Dermatologist at The Queen’s Health Systems, joined the KHON2 News to […]
Ask a Specialist: Stroke Awareness Month with Dr. Rony Salem
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a time to educate yourself about the warning signs of a stroke and how to prevent it. On this episode of Ask a Specialist on the KHON2 News, we’ll discuss what you need to know with Dr. Rony Salem, Vascular Neurologist at The Queen’s Health Systems. To learn more […]
QMC Receives $1.6M Gift To Support Expansion Of Its Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Program
The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has donated $1.6 million to support the expansion of The Queen’s Medical Center & Clarence T.C. Ching ECMO Program (Queen’s). Currently, Queen’s has a program that utilizes ECMO machines as part of the therapy options to help patients whose lungs and/or heart are unable to function […]
Ask a Specialist: Measles Information with Dr. Nadine Tenn Salle
With two confirmed measles cases in Hawaii as well as the outbreaks on the mainland, many parents are asking “How can I keep my family safe?” On this episode of Ask a Specialist on the KHON2 News, we’ll talk about what you need to know with Dr. Nadine Tenn Salle, Chief of Pediatrics at The […]
Ask a Specialist: Parkinson’s Awareness Month with Dr. Michiko Bruno
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time to highlight the effects this disease can have on someone, as well as those around them. On this episode of Ask a Specialist on the KHON2 News, we’ll talk about what you need to know with Dr. Michiko Bruno, Medical Director of the Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center, […]
QMC Receives $7.5M Gift To Support Expansion Of Its Emergency Department
The Queen’s Medical Center (QMC) announced today a $7.5 million gift to support the expansion of its Emergency Department at its Honolulu campus. The donation, the largest contribution to QMC by an individual, was made by Candice Uytengsu. In recognition of this significant donation, the Department will be renamed The Uytengsu Family Emergency Department. “We […]
Dr. Erlaine Bello Shares Measles Information
With the first confirmed measles case in Hawaii announced this week as well as the outbreaks on the mainland, many parents are asking, “How can I keep my family safe?” Dr. Erlaine Bello, Hospital Epidemiologist at The Queen’s Medical Center joined the KHON2 News to talk about what you need to know. To learn more […]
Ask a Specialist: The Queen’s Advanced Lung Institute with Dr. Taryne Imai
Hawaii has ranked last in the nation for early diagnosis of lung cancer for three consecutive years. But The Queen’s Health Systems is looking to change that with the launch of their Advanced Lung Institute; a multi-disciplinary team of experts committed to early diagnosis and providing high-quality lung cancer care to our community, where patients […]
QMC – West Oʻahu Receives $5M Grant To Expand Critical Cancer Care
The Queen’s Medical Center – West Oʻahu received a generous $5 million grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust that will expand access to critical cancer care. Helmsley’s $5 million grant will fund a 2,500-square-foot expansion of The Queen’s Medical Center – West O‘ahu Cancer Center that will add three infusion […]
