Is COVID-19 causing an increase in island suicides?-KITV 07/08/2020

The COVID-19 crisis could be a deadly one for Hawaii. Not just because of the virus itself, but because of its impact on our mental health.

Weight-loss surgery patient a first for Queen’s-West-Star Advertiser 06/28/2020

The first patient to undergo elective bariatric weight-loss surgery at The Queen’s Medical CenterWest O‘ahu faced additional concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic but she had faith in her surgeon, who previously performed the same operation on her daughter and husband at Queen’s main Punchbowl campus.

Stroke survivor’s message: Don’t delay care because of COVID-19 fears-Hawaii News Now 06/12/2020

Kaui Burgess says nothing about her health hinted at what would happen on April 20 at 1:45 in the afternoon. "The moment I knew something was wrong was when I couldn't control my eyes. My eyes crossed," she said. One side of her body weakened. Her speech slurred. The wife and mother of three knew she was suffering a stroke.

Caution fatigue: what is it and how to overcome it during COVID-19-KHON 06/09/2020

You may have noticed it among your family, friends, or even co-workers. It may be happening to you. We’re talking about “caution fatigue.” It’s when people start to have low motivation when it comes to following safety guidelines.

If you skipped your routine check-up because of the pandemic, it’s time to reschedule-Hawaii News Now 06/09/2020

Doctors are urging patients who canceled regular checkups due to coronavirus concerns to reschedule their appointments. Health officials want to make sure that people don't put themselves at risk for other illnesses by skipping visits.

Today’s health care interview: Jill Hoggard Green, CEO of The Queen’s Health Systems-Hawaii Business Magazine 06/09/2020

Hawaii Business Magazine Editor Steve Petranik interviews Hawai‘i’s health care leaders about the way forward as we reopen the local economy. They talk about public health precautions, how to handle the return of tourists and how Hawai‘i’s response to COVID-19 compares with other states and countries.

Queen’s eases visitor restrictions as number of new COVID-19 cases remains low-Hawaii News Now 06/02/2020

As the number of new COVID-19 cases remains low in Hawaii, The Queen’s Health System is easing visitor restrictions at its four hospitals effective Wednesday.

A massive catch was put to good use feeding medical workers on Oahu-Hawaii News Now 05/26/2020

Five fishermen gave back to the community by doing what they love. The group included the owner of a seafood business and the executive producer of a popular Hawaii TV show.

Hawaii’s first coronavirus patient to receive experimental plasma therapy discharged from The Queen's Medical Center-Star Advertiser 05/22/2020

Honolulu resident Moeloto Vaea, 53, had been in the intensive care unit since April 23 after contracting COVID-19 and was on life support on a ventilator for at least two weeks.

QHS employees receive generous donation of Hawaiian food-KITV 05/21/2020

Young's Fish Market, in partnership with KJ Harrison and ohana, Isaiah Kisner, Samson Satele, and Deforest Buckner donated hundreds of Hawaiian food bento to our employees.

QHS Facilities 'Prepared to Care' Following Safe Reopening of Clinics, Outpatient Services-KHON, KITV, Hawaii News Now, Star Advertiser 05/20/2020

The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu resumed non-emergency surgeries today at its main operating room after gradually reopening clinics and other outpatient services over the past three weeks.

Hawaii's homeless and COVID-19-Civil Beat 05/19/2020

Health and homeless service providers here are crediting the lack of COVID-19 infections among the homeless to everything from the vigilance of the state, city and private providers to the homeless lifestyle itself.

The Queen’s Medical Center-West O'ahu patients connect with families despite visitor restrictions-Star Advertiser 05/18/2020

A new program in the age of COVID-19 that bars traditional patient visits at The Queen’s Medical Center West Oahu still allows friends and family to get Zoom updates and see their loved ones through donated iPads and tablets.

Chaplains addressing mental health in healthcare workers throughout pandemic-KITV 05/17/2020

In nearly 40 years as an ordained minister, Chaplain Al Miles has spoken many powerful words. But lately, doing the exact opposite of that is making a difference. "We need to do a lot of listening," said Chaplain Al.

Ewa Beach resident Gaualofa Nua spent more than a month battling COVID-19. He was finally released from the hospital on Thursday-Hawaii News Now 05/14/2020

Nua was wheeled through a corridor at The Queen’s Medical Center where he was cheered and applauded by the dozens of doctors, nurses and others who cared for him since the end of March.

Military flyover honors frontline workers including those at The Queen's Medical Center-West O'ahu-KHON 05/14/2020

The Hawaii Air National Guard and the 15th Wing Active Duty from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam performed three flyovers across the state.

Pua Blooms delivers special surprise to The Queen's Medical Center staff-KHON 05/14/2020

With a little coordination between an L.A. based artist, a local flower truck company, and The Queen’s Medical Center, staff were in for a treat.

Getting Hawaii's medical professionals where they need to be-Hawaiian Airlines 05/14/2020

Hawaiian Airlines featured Dr. Catherine Oliver and her team for their work traveling between the islands caring for patients during COVID-19.

National Nurses Month: The Queen's Medical Center nurse treats patients like family during pandemic-KHON 05/11/2020

An emergency department nurse at The Queen's Medical Center talks about how he treats his patients like his own family.

Helping kids through COVID-19-Hawaii News Now 05/10/2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, some keiki may be struggling to adjust to all the changes. May is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Month. Dr. Nadine Tenn Salle provided some insight about how to help kids deal with the changes.

Hawaiian Telcom & CBTS team up with Wolfgang Steakhouse to donate meals to employees at The Queen's Medical Center 05/08/2020

The meals included some of Wolfgang Steakhouse's popular dishes.

Ewa Beach man spends six harrowing weeks battling coronavirus-Honolulu Star Advertiser 05/08/2020

Gaualofa Nua has been fighting for his life for the past six weeks, the most severe complications of the coronavirus having blindsided the 45-year-old construction industry worker, who had no previous medical conditions.

Hospital dogs provide virtual comfort during pandemic-KITV 05/07/2020

The Queen's Health Systems' hospital dogs continue to provide comfort virtually during COVID-19.

Pandemic or not - The Queen's Health System nurses always ready to help patients-KITV 05/07/2020

In honor of National Nurses Week, two nurses who work at The Queen's Medical Center talk about what it is like taking care of COVID-19 patients.

The Queen's Medical Center-Punchbowl takes down COVID-19 Triage Tent 05/05/2020

Hawaii hospitals are resuming elective surgeries, reopening clinics and removing coronavirus triage centers in the case of The Queen’s Medical Center — a “momentous” sign of hope that COVID-19 is no longer circulating widely in the community.

QHS nurses recognized for excellent care-Honolulu Star Advertiser 05/03/2020

Some of our excellent nurses were recently featured in the Honolulu Star Advertiser in honor of National Nurses Week.

How the pandemic changed one Hawaii physician's medical and cultural practices-NBC 05/01/2020

For Dr. Jordan Lee, the most difficult part of the coronavirus pandemic hasn't been the 12-hour shifts in the intensive care unit, the extra precautions and safety protocols he now has to follow or even the fear that he, too, may eventually contract COVID-19. It's been the isolation.

Blood Bank collects plasma for COVID-19 treatment 04/30/2020

The Blood Bank of Hawaii (BBH) has formed a healthcare coalition to collect plasma from patients who have recovered from COVID-19 to treat seriously ill patients in hospitals throughout Hawaii. COVID-19 convalescent plasma (CCP), has recently emerged as a potentially promising early therapeutic option, and a national clinical trial is currently underway. A statewide coalition of the major hospital systems, including The Queen's Health Systems, BBH, Hawaii State Department of Health, and other groups has formed to participate in this national trial and enable local patients to receive this experimental treatment. Click the image to learn more.

QNHCH OUTPATIENT SERVICES RE-OPEN 04/27/2020

Dr. Matthew Koenig joined Governor David Ige, Lieutenant Governor Josh Green, and other healthcare providers to talk about telehealth.
The Queen's Health Systems wants you to know that telehealth might be an option when it comes to seeing your healthcare provider during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Watch: Gov. David Ige, Lt. Gov. Josh Green discuss telehealth virtual visits 04/25/2020

Dr. Matthew Koenig joined Governor David Ige, Lieutenant Governor Josh Green, and other healthcare providers to talk about telehealth. The Queen's Health Systems wants you to know that telehealth might be an option when it comes to seeing your healthcare provider during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2 Oahu nurses had to postpone their wedding, but still got a sweet (virtual surprise) 04/19/2020

Two of our stellar ED nurses at The Queen's Medical Center were recently featured on Hawaii News Now and KHON2 News after they postponed their wedding which was originally scheduled for last Friday. But to the couple's surprise, their friends and family organized a virtual reception on their wedding night. Their story has been aired on dozens of TV stations around the country!

Respiratory therapists play key role in treating coronavirus patients 04/17/2020

Ray Damo, a respiratory therapist at The Queen's Medical Center talks about his role as a respiratory therapist during COVID-19 with Hawaii News Now

Hope Lodge Hawaii Opens Doors to Frontline Healthcare Workers 04/16/2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Cancer Society Clarence T.C. Ching Hope Lodge Hawaii is now available for Queen’s Medical Center health care workers on the front lines of the coronavirus fight -- at no cost.

Medical Travel Relief Program set up to ease burden on patients, medical staff 04/16/2020

Mahalo Wing Spirit, Inc.! This service will truly help neighbor island communities get the medical services they need.

ALL IN with Dave Kawada 04/16/2020

Dr. Julius Pham joined Dave Kawada's podcast, ALL IN, for a conversation about COVID-19.

Panel of experts leading Hawaii's response to COVID-19 takes your questions 04/14/2020

Watch: Panel of experts leading Hawaii's response to COVID-19 takes your questions

INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAIʻI COVID-19 in Hawaiʻi 4|9|20 04/09/2020

Dr. Julius Pham, Interim Chief Quality Officer joined Jon Nouchi, Deputy Director, Department of Transportation Services, City & County of Honolulu, Aukahi Austin Seabury, PhD, Psychologist and Executive Director, I Ola Lahui, and Norm Baker, Interim President/CEO, Aloha United Way for a discussion about COVID-19.

Teddy's Bigger Burgers to donate 100 meals to Queen's Medical Center 04/08/2020

Teddy's Bigger Burgers will be donating 100 meals to Queen's Medical center as a "thank you" for its work on the frontlines treating coronavirus patients in the Islands, the restaurant chain announced Wednesday.

QHS Behavioral Services Director Sondra Leiggi-Brandon talks about mental health on KUMU 94.7 04/02/2020

QHS Behavioral Health Services Director Sondra Leiggi-Brandon provided some very helpful information regarding mental health and wellness for KUMU radio listeners.

O'ahu mom reaches day nine awaiting daughters COVID-19 results 03/25/2020

An Oahu mother expresses her frustration with the long wait times in obtaining the result of a COVID-19 test for her daughter.

Queen's puts out public call for masks and other equipment 03/24/2020

The Queen's Health Systems puts out a plea for donations of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Battle stress by tending to the body and mind during the coronavirus pandemic 03/22/2020

Sondra Leiggi-Brandon, Director of Behavioral Services gives some tips on how we can cope during this time of isolation and social distancing.

The Queen's Health Systems Donates $500,000 To Hawaii Homeless Healthcare HUI (H4), A Local Non-Profit, To Assist With Homeless Services 03/20/2020

Recognizing the need to support Hawaii’s homeless community, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Queen’s Health Systems has donated $500,000 to H4, a local non-profit organization.

Are Hawaii Hospitals Prepared For A Pandemic? 03/19/2020

QMC President Jason Chang talks about how Queen's is preparing its facilities for an outbreak of COVID-19.

The Queen's Health Systems provides update on its visitor policy and other operational changes 03/17/2020

The Queen's Health Systems provides updates on its visitor policy and other operational changes:

Queen’s Health Systems update visitor restrictions and testing sites amid COVID-19 outbreak 03/17/2020

HONOLULU (KHON2) – The Queen’s Health Systems is announcing several updates to the operations of its four hospitals and other facilities around the state effective Monday..

Collaboration Key to Tackling Hawaiʻi’s Health Challenges 03/14/2020

QHS President & CEO Jill Hoggard Green participated in a panel discussion about tackling Hawaii's health challenges.

Coronavirus tests show no community spread yet, Hawaii officials say 03/14/2020

QMC President Jason Chang talks about how Queen's is stepping up to offer COVID-19 testing at its Punchbowl hospital.

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