West Hawaii Region: Kona Community Hospital & Kohala Hospital

10/10/2025

🎗️ October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

In this episode of On Call, we sit down with Dr. Brian Erickson to talk about the reality that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. He shares insights on early detection, screening, and treatment — and reminds us of our commitment to care for Every Patient, Every Day. 💕

📺 Watch the full conversation below and help us spread awareness.

10/02/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A gentle reminder to the women in our lives: early detection saves lives. Talk to your provider about scheduling your mammogram. 💗

09/26/2025

🌸💜 This weekend, our community came together for the Su***de Prevention Awareness Walk.

Together, we held space for one another to honor those we’ve lost, to support those who are struggling, and to remind each other that no one walks this path alone.

Mahalo to everyone who showed up with open hearts and helping hands. 💜✨

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09/20/2025

⚠️THIS IS AN EXERCISE. THIS IS AN EXERCISE. ⚠️

Today, our teams at Kohala Hospital put training into action with a full scale simulation! Simulating a hazardous chemical event, the team had a decontamination tent pitched and ready to treat the first “patients” in under half an hour.

With our volunteer patients from HFD, the teams tested their skills running these real-world scenarios, always assessing on how to be better ready for next time.

Because when emergencies strike, our commitment stays the same: Every Patient, Every Day.

09/16/2025

Anyone can get sepsis, but some people are at higher risk. Is someone you love at risk?

09/13/2025

🎥 Introducing On Call!

We’re excited to launch a brand-new video series from the West Hawaii Region that brings health conversations straight to our community. Each episode, local providers, specialists, and healthcare professionals will share insights on the topics that matter most to West Hawai‘i.

👉 Our very first episode dives into prostate cancer awareness with Dr. Christopher Porter and Dr. Jeffrey Palmgren from Ali‘i Health Center.

💬 Drop a comment and tell us what health topics you’d like to see featured in future episodes!

09/13/2025

09/10/2025

Every life matters. Every conversation can make a difference. This month, we shine a light on su***de prevention, because talking about mental health saves lives.

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09/10/2025

Our West Hawaiʻi Region Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team are spending a few days in Colorado at The Governance Institute Leadership Conference.

It’s a great chance to strengthen our governance, learn from other hospitals, and share ideas that help us make the best decisions for our patients and community. We’re grateful for this amazing team and their commitment to West Hawaiʻi!

09/09/2025

Would you know if someone had sepsis? Here are the signs to look for 👇