Queen's Health Systems

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Hawaiʻi’s largest private health care group has changed its masking requirements. Beginning Monday, the Queen’s Health System made masks optional for patients, staff and visitors.

The state House deferred a bill that would establish a health data exchange framework after widespread opposition from health care providers.

In the mind of the average fan, cardiac arrest is not something typically linked with a sport like football. Should more athletes in contact sports be aware of the risk?

Kuakini Medical Center in Honolulu is opening the state’s first dialysis center for patients who live with end-stage renal disease. Hawaiʻi Kidney Care at Kuakini is partnering with Satellite Healthcare, The Queen’s Health System and HMSA.

The Queen’s Health System has loosened visitor restrictions. Visiting hours will be extended across all Queen’s Health System hospitals. Visitors no longer have to provide proof of COVID vaccination or a negative COVID test result.

The Queen’s Health System is acquiring Kāhi Mōhala mental hospital in ʻEwa Beach, Oʻahu. Kāhi Mōhala is currently owned by Northern California-based Sutter Health.

Hepua Hermosura will lead Queen’s initiatives to better serve and support Hawaiʻi’s diverse communities. She says that includes ensuring all identities are represented in decision making. HPR's Jayna Omaye has more.

Nurses at Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital in Waimea were not able to reach an agreement with corporate management at their meeting last week. Hawaiʻi Nurses' Association President Daniel Ross calls the pay gap a safety hazard.

A Big Island hospital is struggling to retain and recruit nurses. Registered nurses at Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital shared their experience with HPR’s Zoe Dym. One nurse said she has seen 12 nurses leave her department in the past three years.