Ask a Specialist: Carpal Tunnel with Dr. Geraldine Faivre
For those who find themselves sitting at a computer for much of the day, the risk of developing hand or wrist problems such as carpal tunnel is something to watch out for. On this episode of Ask a Specialist on the KHON2 News we’re talking about what you need to know with Dr. Geraldine Faivre, […]
Ask a Specialist: Colonoscopy Screening with Nafanua Braginsky
With the recent increase in colon cancer cases being detected, there’s a push for increased screening, especially for those 45 and older. On this episode of Ask a Specialist on the KHON2 News we’re talking about what you need to know with Nafanua Braginsky, APRN, at The Queen’s Medical Center-West Oahu. To learn more about […]
The Queen’s Health Systems Names Chief Operating Officer-The Queen’s Medical Center-Manamana (Punchbowl), Chief Operating Officer-The Queen’s Medical Center-West Oahu & Wahiawā, Vice President & Chief of Staff QHS
The Queen’s Health Systems has announced the following appointments: Alex Wroe, RN, BSN, CMAC, MBA has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officerat QMC. She oversees the daily operations of Queen’s flagship Manamana hospital campus. Wroe had previously been serving as Vice President of Patient Care, overseeing the Department of Medicine, Care Coordination, […]
The Queen’s Medical Center Attains National Re-Accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
The Queen’s Medical Center has received re-accreditation under the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) Accreditation Program. The ACS CoC is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for patients with cancer by setting and raising standards. CoC accreditation is granted to institutions committed to providing […]
Ask a Specialist: Colon Cancer Screening with Dr. Christy Ann Leina’ala Gilman
According to the American Cancer Society, colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer. On this episode of Ask a Specialist on the KHON2 News we’re talking about what you need to know with Dr. Christy Ann Leina’ala Gilman, Gastroenterologist, at The Queen’s Medical Center-West Oahu. If you’re interested in learning more, talk to […]
The Queen’s Health Systems Announces New Chief Financial Officer
The Queen’s Health Systems is pleased to announce that Tim Panks has been named as Chief Financial Officer. Panks succeeds Guy Nitta, who had been serving as Interim Chief Financial Officer. Panks brings with him extensive experience in financial strategies and operations in the healthcare field. Most recently he served as President of Panks Consulting […]
Ask a Specialist: Surfer’s Myelopathy with Dr. Stacy Brown
It’s a rare spinal injury that usually affects beginner surfers. We’re talking about a condition known as surfer’s myelopathy. On this episode of Ask a Specialist on the KHON2 News we’ll talk about what you need to know with Dr. Stacy Brown, Neurointensivist, at The Queen’s Medical Center. To learn more about surfer’s myelopathy including […]
The Queen’s Health Systems Acquires Kahi Mohala
Today, The Queen’s Health Systems has acquired O‘ahu-based Kahi Mohala from California-based Sutter Health Pacific, connecting the behavioral health hospital with a broader continuum of local care. Since opening its doors in 1983, Kahi Mohala has been a critical resource for mental health services in Hawai‘i. “Sutter Health served our community with deep compassion and […]
Molokai General Hospital Named Top 20 Critical Access Hospital For Quality
Molokai General Hospital (MGH) was recently named one of the top 20 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) for quality in the country. This is the third year in a row that MGH has received such distinction. The top 20 CAHs for quality scored best among other facilities around the country as determined by the Chartis Center […]
The Queen’s Medical Center-West Oahu Holds Groundbreaking For Expansion of Its Emergency Department
The Queen’s Medical Center-West Oahu held a groundbreaking ceremony today to begin work on its Emergency Department expansion project. Once completed, the project will more than triple the size of its current layout. The expansion will include: The current emergency department spans about 13,000 square feet. The new three-story building will provide an additional 77,800 […]
