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QNHCH Joins World’s Largest Pet Walk
Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital is joining thousands of people and their pets around the world for the “World’s Largest Pet Walk” on Saturday, September
QNHCH Welcomes New Cardiologist
Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital is pleased to annnounce the arrival of Dr. Najam Awan to the Cardiology Clnnic team. Dr. Awan is board-certified in
Ask a Specialist: Allergies vs. Cold Symptoms with Dr. Jennifer Mbuthia
You may have noticed that more people are suffering from a runny nose and watery eyes lately. But could this be allergies or the start
Ask a Specialist: Bariatric Surgery/Weight Loss Services with Dr. Reid Sakamoto
Obesity is a mounting health crisis globally, linked to numerous chronic conditions. For individuals battling obesity, bariatric surgery has emerged as a beacon of hope.
QMC Named Top Hospital in Hawaiʻi by U.S. News & World Report
The Queen’s Medical Center has been named the top hospital in Hawaiʻi in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospitals rankings and ratings released
Ask a Specialist: Queen’s Island Urgent Care Services with Dr. Ronald Black
Accidents and injuries can happen at any time, but they can be especially inconvenient on weekends when many primary care offices are closed. Fortunately, urgent
QNHCH Goes Green
After several years of planning, the Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital (QNHCH) solar power project has kicked off. A solar field is being installed on
Ask a Specialist: Sarcoma Awareness Month with Dr. Shane Morita
July is National Sarcoma Awareness Month, a time to recognize the signs and treatment of this rare type of cancer affecting about 17,000 people in
Ask a Specialist: Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month with Dr. Abraham Chyung
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a time to recognize the importance of improving brain health and recognizing other forms of dementia. On this
Thomas Read, MD, FACS, FASCRS Named QUMG Chief of Surgery, JABSOM Surgery Chair
Thomas E. Read, MD, FACS, FASCRS, has been selected as the new chair of the University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine’s Surgery
QMC Welcomes First Patients to Newly Expanded Emergency Department
The Queen’s Medical Center’s (QMC) newly expanded Emergency Department, named The Uytengsu Family Emergency Department, opened and welcomed its first patients this morning at 8:00
Queen’s Thoracic Surgery Director Named 2025 Outstanding Mother Honoree
The Queen’s Health Systems is proud to announce that Taryne Imai, MD, MEHP, FACS, Program Director of Thoracic Surgery at The Queen’s Medical Center, has