Ask a Specialist: Endoscopic Spine Surgery with Dr. Lance Mitsunaga
September is National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the latest advancements made in spinal cord treatments. On this episode of Ask a Specialist on the KHON2 News we’re talking about what you need to know with Dr. Lance Mitsunaga, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, at The Queen’s Medical Center. To learn […]
The Queen’s Medical Center Receives International Nursing Honor For Excellence
The Queen’s Medical Center – Manamana and The Queen’s Medical Center – West O‘ahu attained Magnet® recognition again– the highest institutional honor for hospital excellence – from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). “The Queen’s Medical Center is honored and humbled to receive this very prestigious international recognition,” said Jason Chang, President and Chief Executive […]
The Queen’s Health Systems Announces New Vice President of Native Hawaiian Health
Laura Kau‘ionalani Nishizaki, LCSW, LMSW, has been promoted to VP of Native Hawaiian Health (NHH), Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice and Caregiver Wellness (DEIJ & CW), and NHH DEIJ & CW Research at The Queen’s Health Systems. Nishizaki will provide leadership in the development and implementation of strategic and innovative initiatives to further the […]
Ask a Specialist: Minimally Invasive Ultrasound-Guided Orthopedic Treatments with Dr. Lafe Harris
Thanks to new advancements in technology, conditions like tennis elbow and rotator cuff tears can now be fixed with minimally invasive treatments. On this episode of Ask a Specialist on the KHON2 News we’re talking about what you need to know with Dr. Lafe Harris, Sports Medicine Physician, at The Queen’s Medical Center-West Oahu. To […]
Ask a Specialist: Sepsis with Dr. Jatinder Lachar
September is Sepsis Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about this serious and possibly life-threatening condition. On this episode of Ask a Specialist on the KHON2 News we’ll talk about what you need to know with Dr. Jatinder Lachar, Internal Medicine Hospitalist, at The Queen’s Medical Center. To learn more about the services provided […]
Ask a Specialist: High Risk Pregnancy with Dr. Stacy Tsai
For a woman, finding out you’re pregnant can often come with a wide range of emotions: joy, nervousness, and that all too familiar feeling of becoming a soon-to-be mother. But for some women, their pregnancy is considered “high risk”. On this episode of Ask a Specialist on the KHON2 News we’ll talk about what you […]
Ask a Specialist: Wound Care with Ryan Dadds
Getting a scrape or a cut can seem like a minor medical issue. But if it gets infected, that could lead to bigger problems. On this episode of Ask a Specialist on the KHON2 News we’ll talk about what you need to know with Ryan Dadds, Physician Assistant, Wound Care Department, at The Queen’s Medical […]
Becker’s Hospital Review Names The Queen’s Medical Center ‘Great Hospital in America’
Becker’s Hospital Review has included The Queen’s Medical Center on its list of “Great Hospitals in America.” According to Becker’s, hospitals were widely recognized for their clinical excellence, commitment to patient safety, innovative initiatives, research efforts, education and high levels of patient satisfaction. Esteemed ranking and award organizations, including U.S. News & World Report, Healthgrades, […]
Ask a Specialist: Dehydration with Dr. Ronald Black
With high temperatures reaching near 90 degrees recently, many have been feeling the heat. So it’s a good time to remind everyone about staying hydrated during these hot summer months. On this episode of Ask a Specialist on the KHON2 News we’ll talk about what you need to know with Dr. Ronald Black, Family Medicine […]
Ask a Specialist: Helmet Safety with TJ Donayri
This time of year, lots of kids are spending time outdoors riding bicycles, scooters, or skateboards. And parents should also be ensuring that their kids are wearing properly fitted helmets. On this episode of Ask a Specialist on the KHON2 News we’ll talk about what you need to know with TJ Donayri, Injury Prevention & […]
