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Hale Makua Emergency Disaster Relief Fund
Hale Makua Health Services announced the establishment of an Emergency Disaster Relief Fund to help those affected by emergencies or disasters like the Maui wildfires last month.
Hale Makua Submits Grant Application to Address Challenges with Aging Population
The application identifies Maui’s high cost of living, high unemployment and an overdependence on tourism along with increased poverty, especially among older residents as challenges.
$1.5 M Infused into HealthCARES Hui Resiliency Initiative to Create New Jobs and Expand Services
A new countywide collaboration with various organizations aims to create healthcare jobs and expand services for kupūna and families.
Hale Makua Health Services Hires New Kahului Administrator
Teana Kahoʻohanohano has been hired as Administrator of Hale Makua Kahului, Maui’s largest skilled and intermediate nursing home, rehab center and…
Nisei Veterans Memorial Center’s Inaugural Hero Awards
The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center issued their inaugural HERO Awards to three individuals who reflect the values of Nisei Veterans.
Maui Hospital Seeks $5.65 M to Mitigate Issues Related to Delay
Maui hospital executives requested up to $5.65 million as they deal with a one year transition delay of Hawaiʻi Health Systems Maui Region hospitals to Maui Health System, LLC, a Kaiser Permanente affiliated hospital system.
Maui Region Names Dr. Barry Shitamoto as Interim CEO
The Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation – Maui Region announced today that its Board of Directors have selected Dr. Barry Shitamoto as Interim Chief Executive Officer effective Nov. 1, 2016.
Lo to Resign from Maui Hospital, Next Job to Lead Hale Makua
Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation Maui Region CEO, Wesley Lo announced today that he will resign effective at the close of business on Oct. 31, 2016.
Maui Hospital Deal Pushed to 2017: Negotiations Hit Another Impasse
Kaiser Permanente has stated that it will not be able to transition to take over operations of the Maui Region until July 1, 2017.
Chief of Staff: Maui Hospital Transfer Delay is “Devastating”
“It is near impossible to simply reverse course; this will lead to drastic gaps in coverage with no capacity to fill,” said MMMC Chief of Staff Dr. Ron Boyd.
Wes Lo Announces Departure from Maui Memorial Medical Center
Lo expressed a desire to see this transition through to completion, but said, “Kaiser should and will choose its own leadership team without the pressure of my incumbency.”
MMMC Celebrates Nurses with Annual Blessing of the Hands
“Nurses and our entire hospital staff give so much of themselves in caring for others that we look forward to this chance to honor them for their special gifts by blessing the hands that nurture so many.” said MMMC CEO Wesley Lo.
Chumbley Elected Chair of Maui Hospitals’ Board of Directors
The Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation Maui Region board of directors today announced the election of Avery B. Chumbley as board chairperson, effective May 7, 2015.
Maui Hospital Weighs Options in Face of Budget Shortfall
“I wouldn’t even know how to cut $28 million of the budget without hurting the community,” said Wes Lo, Maui Region Chief Executive Officer for the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.
Maui Hospital Execs Call for Support of Public Private Partnership
A standing room only crowd showed up to testify at an informational briefing and hearing on Maui focused on the state health system and district plans to address anticipated budget shortfalls.
Health Hearing on Maui to Address Budget Shortfall
The hearing is related to the Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation and their plans to streamline operations to address anticipated budget shortfalls.
Public Meeting on Maui to Address State of Healthcare
State hospital officials will present a proposed plan to address an anticipated $13 million budget shortfall and long-term solutions to improve the healthcare system over time. The meeting will include a question and answer session, and an opportunity for those in attendance to provide testimony.
Nurses and Hospital Week Wraps Up on Maui
“Our entire staff gives of themselves day in and day out, heart and soul,” said MMMC Chief Executive Officer Wes Lo. “This week we were honored to give back to them through special activities and spiritual encouragement, while acknowledging the incredible work that they do.”
Lottery Officially Canceled for Hawaiian Immersion at Pāʻia
Parents of keiki in Papa Mālaaʻo kindergarten program will be getting a call from the office asking them to enroll their child this week.
Maui Hospital Breaks Ground on New Inpatient Dialysis Unit
The caseload increased from 90 treatments per month in 2002 to between 150-200 treatments per month in 2008, illustrating the need for inpatient services.
