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Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center

Providing Comprehensive Healthcare Services for West Oʻahu
Waianae I Nanakuli I Kapolei I Ewa I Waipahu

Serving the communities in West Oahu beginning in 1972, WCCHC will celebrate its 52th anniversary in 2024. From its start as a one-doctor office, the health center is the oldest of the fourteen community health centers in the state. WCCHC is a safety net for uninsured, medically underserved residents in West Oahu. Last year, supported by 150 of its medical providers, WCCHC served 35,000 individuals thru ~195,000 visits using a “patient-centered healthcare home” model of care that integrates primary care, behavioral health, dental care, diagnostic services, specialty care, and more. WCCHC’s service area on the Waianae Coast includes a main center and three satellite clinics, a vision clinic, and six school-based health centers. The expanded service area outside of the Waianae Coast includes three clinics located in Kapolei, Ewa, and Waipahu.

02/21/2026

Our WCCHC Board of Directors & Leadership Team was proud to attend the 2026 National Association of Community Health Centers Policy & Issues Forum in Washington, D.C., joining health center leaders from across the country to advocate for the future of primary care.

As a part of the conference, they met with the state delegation: Senator Brian Schatz, Senator Mazie Hirono, Representative Ed Case, and Representative Jill Tokuda. As Community Health Centers celebrate 60 years of service nationwide, they discussed the importance of strengthening primary care, supporting the healthcare workforce, and ensuring access to care for West Oʻahu families.

Community Health Centers serve 1 in 7 Americans and remain one of the most cost-effective and impactful investments in healthcare. We are grateful for the opportunity to share the voice of our community directly with federal leaders and to help shape policies that improve health outcomes across Waiʻanae Coast. This included discussing changes coming to Medicine in 2027, supporting Native Hawaiian Health, expanding telehealth, and ensuring access to primary care.

During the meeting with Senator Hirono, Nicholas Hughey, Executive Vice President, was recognized formally for his 10 year of contributions to community health with a message of recognition.

Mahalo to our congressional delegation for taking the time to meet with us and for their continued partnership in advancing community health.

02/17/2026

Join us for our upcoming Blood Drive at the WCCHC Main Campus and help support patients across our island who depend on lifesaving blood donations every day. Give Blood. Save Lives 🩸

📅 Thursday, March 5, 2026
🕕 6:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 WCCHC Main Campus – Bottom of the Hill
86-260 Farrington Hwy., Waiʻanae, HI 96792

Every pint of blood donated can save up to three lives. Donations help patients undergoing surgery, cancer treatment, trauma care, and other critical medical needs. The need is ongoing and your donation makes a real difference.

If you’re eligible and able, please consider scheduling an appointment today.

📞 Call or text Eva Galariada-Rosa at (808) 229-2842
📧 EGalariada-Rosa@wcchc.com

When reaching out, please include your name, date of birth, phone number, and preferred donation time.

Mahalo for supporting the health of our community.

02/16/2026

Happy Presidents’ Day to the communities we serve. Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center clinics and departments are closed today, Monday, February 16, 2026, with the Waipahu Family Health Center open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our Emergency Department remains open around the clock for urgent needs. We look forward to serving patients when regular clinic hours resume.

02/15/2026

In observance of Presidents’ Day, Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center clinics and departments will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026. The Waipahu Family Health Center will remain open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

For after-hours urgent health needs that cannot wait until the next business day, patients can reach their provider through Physicians Exchange at (808) 524-2575.

02/11/2026

Join us next Tuesday, February 17, from 9 AM – 11 AM at our Waipahu Family Health Center clinic at the FilCom Center for our very first Talk Story Tuesday of the year!

Come talk story with us and learn more about Medicare, Med-QUEST, SNAP, Sliding Fee Scale, and important public benefit programs available to support you and your ʻohana, as well as how our own tech-savvy teens can support our kūpuna in navigating today’s digital world.

This event is free and open to the public.

Register today by calling us at (808) 697-3405 or emailing us at pas@wcchc.com.

02/07/2026

✨Now Accepting Applications: 2026 WCCHC Chuck Wothke Scholarship✨

Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center is proud to continue the legacy of the Chuck Wothke Scholarship, supporting students from the Leeward Coast who are pursuing education & training in healthcare that will strengthen our community.

Chuck Wothke was a long-time WCCHC Board Member who was a firm believer in education and a strong advocate for healthcare and training opportunities for Leeward community residents. Through his vision and commitment to investing in people, well over 100 college-bound residents have benefited from the Chuck Wothke Scholarship.

This scholarship reflects WCCHC’s commitment to growing our own workforce and supporting the next generation of leaders who will serve West Oʻahu.

💡 Who Should Apply?
Residents of the WCCHC Primary Service Area — from Honokai Hale to Kaʻena — who are currently enrolled in or entering a program, college, or university to pursue a career in healthcare.

📅 Application Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2026
📍 Apply Here: wcchc.com/scholarships

Together, we continue to invest in our community and our future.

02/06/2026

Join us for Talk Story Tuesdays!

Learn more about Med-QUEST, SNAP, Medicare, Medicare Annual Wellness Visit, Sliding Fee Scale and digital tools that support our kūpuna in staying connected, independent, and informed.

✨ Now in Two Locations!
We’re excited to now offer Talk Story Tuesdays at the Waipahu Family Health Center clinic located at the Filipino Community Center.

Reserve your spot today:
📞 (808) 697-3405
📧 pas@wcchc.com

02/05/2026

Congratulations to Safinia Chavis, Our Newest Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA)!🎉

Please join us in congratulating Safinia Chavis, MHA, R.T. (R)(CT), CRA, Director of Imaging and Vision Services, on earning the nationally recognized Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) credential.

The CRA is a prestigious certification for medical imaging administrators and recognizes advanced expertise across key leadership areas, including operations, finance, human resources, and imaging services management.

This credential is earned through successful completion of a rigorous national examination and ongoing professional education requirements. Safinia is now one of only seven CRA credential holders in the State of Hawaiʻi.

Safinia’s commitment to excellence and deep expertise continue to strengthen our Imaging department and help ensure we deliver high-quality, comprehensive healthcare services to our community.

Congratulations, Safinia, on this well-deserved professional milestone!

02/04/2026

Last week, we were proud to welcome the newest cohort of Patient Service Representative (PSR) students from the Waianae High School Health Academy to our campus. Through our partnership with the Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi and Leeward Community College, students earn a PSR certificate and gain the opportunity to interview for and secure employment in entry-level, patient-facing roles at WCCHC immediately after graduation.

During their visit, students toured WCCHC's campus, spoke with staff and managers in frontline roles, and learned about training and workforce development programs that allow employees to grow within the organization. The PSR students will return two additional times to shadow our entry-level staff and experience the day-to-day operations of patient-facing roles.

Now in our fourth year, this partnership continues to strengthen our grow-our-own workforce efforts while opening doors for students to begin careers in healthcare right here at home.

02/02/2026

Our February newsletter is out 📰

This month, we’re sharing WCCHC’s 2026 legislative priorities, honoring our Legacy Nurse Practitioners, welcoming Dr. Donald Simpson as our new Chief Medical Officer, and highlighting ways we’re creating access to care across West Oʻahu.

Read the full newsletter and see what’s ahead for WCCHC.
https://www.wcchc.com/Newsletter

01/29/2026

Flu season is here. Getting your flu shot is a simple way to help protect yourself and your family. Call (808) 697-3300 or walk in to any WCCHC Primary Care or Pharmacy Clinic to get your flu shot today.

01/28/2026

Earlier this month, Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center welcomed Health Committee Chair Representative Gregg Takayama to our Waiʻanae campus for a tour and discussion of our services.

During the visit, staff shared how care is delivered across our Emergency Department, Dental, Pediatrics, and integrated behavioral health services, along with the challenges and opportunities facing community health centers serving West Oʻahu.

Mahalo to Chair Takayama and his team for taking the time to visit, ask thoughtful questions, and learn more about the work happening every day at WCCHC. We appreciate the opportunity to continue these conversations as the legislative session moves forward.

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86-260 Farrington Highway
Waianae, HI
96792

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http://www.wcchc.com/

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