The Queen's Medical Center - West O'ahu

05/02/2023

For Queen’s Heart Institute cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Dean Nakamura, seeing his patients recover from surgery and reclaim their lives is the most satisfying feeling he can imagine. Learn more: https://bit.ly/406v1Ex

05/02/2023

“I am so grateful to be alive and I give thanks to the excellent trauma team at Queen’s,” said Mike Morita. Mike was rushed to Queen’s by ambulance on Easter morning after a horrifying shark attack while surfing.

At Queen’s, Mike was wheeled down past the trauma team. “These people are all here for you,” the transporter told him. “It gave me comfort, it gave me strength,” Mike explained. “Seeing them all so confident, so compassionate, so prepared. I felt like I was not just another patient, but that I was a human being who mattered and that they would do their best by me.”

Mike admits he teared up a bit when he was discharged earlier this month, barely a week after his life-threatening shark encounter. He sends a huge mahalo to his entire team and to every caregiver.🌺

Thank you to Kamu Morita for the photo📷

04/29/2023

Mahalo to HMSA for recognizing The Queen’s Medical Center - West Oahu’s recertification as a Blue Zones Project Certified Worksite! Watch the video to learn more about how HMSA and Queen’s - West Oahu are coming together to help improve the health and well-being of a community by comprehensively changing a community’s environment.

The Blue Zones Project’s mission is to enhance the well-being of Hawaii’s people by nurturing healthier environments around us. The Queen’s Medical Center - ...

04/28/2023

📢 Calling members of our Queen's 'ohana! Join us Saturday, May 6, at Aloha Tower Marketplace for the Walk to Cure Arthritis. The Queen's Health System is proud to sponsor this community event, which raises funds to support local programs, services, and resources offered to individuals and families impacted by arthritis.

See flyer and register for today! 🏃

04/27/2023

Thank you to our Talent Acquisition Director, Colleen Isa, for joining Living808! As mentioned, we have clinical and non-clinical job opportunities at all four of our hospitals:

- The Queen’s Medical Center - Punchbowl
- The Queen’s Medical Center - West Oahu
- Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital
- Molokai General Hospital

As well as at dozens of clinics around the state

Click here to learn more and apply! www.queens.org/careers

04/27/2023

A Press Ganey conference was recently held at the Queen’s Conference Center to discuss how to keep that heart beating strongly and vibrantly. The conference, “Stabilize, Optimize, Energize: Achieving Next Level Performance in the New Healthcare Reality,” featured thought leader Jeff Doucette, DNP, RN, FACHE, NEA-BC, FAAN, Senior Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer of Press Ganey Associates.

The objectives of the conference were to discuss:
💡Latest national level data for nursing workforce engagement
💡Impact of COVID-19 on patient and workforce engagement
💡Best practice, evidence-based strategies for engagement

Attendees came away with a fresh perspective and a deeper understanding of the latest data-driven best practices to achieve the next level of performance at Queen’s. Jeff concluded, “You are a great organization that wants to be better.”

04/26/2023

Living with oral cancer can make eating and drinking difficult. Learn how to maintain good nutrition during treatment with tips from a Queen’s Cancer Center dietician: https://bit.ly/3V7Bo9H

A healthy, nutritious diet is an important part of a cancer patient’s journey. The body functions best when eating well. Vitamins and minerals can increase strength and energy levels. Good nutrition can also help fight off infections and rebuild damaged cells. For patients diagnosed with oral canc...

04/25/2023

Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors that can lead to serious health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. More information: https://bit.ly/3LaexFM

An understanding of the risk factors for heart disease is essential in caring for your heart health and overall wellness. It is also important to be aware of how these factors may work together. Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that can significantly elevate your risk for cardiovascular i...

04/24/2023

Diabetes self-management and education class curriculum was developed by the Partners in Care Diabetes Management Program at the University of Hawai’I John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM).

Referral from your Primary Care Physician is required. If you have any questions about referrals, call 808-691-3370.

We also provide a variety of services for patients with diabetes at our Queen’s – West O’ahu Diabetes Management & Education Center. To learn more, call 808-691-3360.

04/22/2023

Thank you to members of the Queen’s ‘ohana who supported the medical tent at the Hapalua Run last weekend! Our team had a great time working with nurses and doctors from different hospital groups to help all the hardworking runners.

04/21/2023

Happy Friday! This is a reminder to spend some time outside this weekend and partake in giving back to our environment as we approach Earth Day this Saturday. How will you be celebrating this year?

04/20/2023

Get quality care for you and your 'ohana when you need it, and how you need it.🩺📱 Schedule your appointment through MyChart, or in advance with one of our Queen's clinics: https://www.queens.org/services/telehealth/virtual-urgent-care-providers/