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California Man Robbed Monday Night in Kona

October 16, 2012
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From Hawaii County Police: Big Island police are investigating the robbery of a California man Monday night (October 15) in Kona. At 10:35 p.m., Kona patrol officers responded to a report of a robbery in the rear parking lot of Ali’i Sunset Plaza, which is located between Kuakini Highway and Ali’i Drive in Kailua-Kona. A 50-year-old Los Angeles man reported that he walked in the direction of a group of males at the rear of the plaza, where he was attacked by two of them. One reportedly struck him in the chin with an unknown…

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Tuesday Night Robbery Near Kona Hospital

September 19, 2012
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From Hawaii Police Department: Big Island police are seeking witnesses to a robbery Tuesday night (September 18) in West Hawai?i. Kona patrol officers responded to a 7:45 p.m. report of a robbery in a parking lot below Kona Community Hospital and learned that a 22-year-old Captain Cook woman had been sitting in a parked Gold Mazda sedan when a male reportedly approached her and pointed what appeared to be a firearm at her. After he demanded her valuables, the victim gave the suspect her purse, which was valued at $150 including contents. The suspect then…

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June 4 Roofer Death From Natural Causes

August 22, 2012
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From Hawaii Police Department: An autopsy has determined that  49-year-old Barry Bokmej of Kawaihae died from cardiac arrest. On June 4, Bokmej was found unresponsive on a roof he had been pressure-washing. He was taken to Kona Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Original story on June 5, 2012: A 49-year-old Kawaihae man died Monday (June 4) while working on a roof in Waimea. South Kohala Police investigating the 2:55 p.m. incident determined that the man who died, Barry Bokmej, and another man were hired to make repairs at a home on Alo Loa…

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State Hospitals Starting New Electronic Records System, Here First

August 21, 2012
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State Hospitals Starting New Electronic Records System, Here First

The State hospital system is moving to the next generation of patient care by implementing a new medical records system statewide.. Around 100 medical, hospital, and information technology professionals will spend a month at Kona Community Hospital starting next Monday to field test the new system. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation has 14 hospitals and long term care facilities throughout the state.  On Hawaii Island, that includes Kona Community Hospital, and Kohala Hospital,  Hilo Medical Center and Ka’u Hospital,  plus  the  long term care facility Hale Ho’ola Hamakua,  and the Veterans Home in Hilo.   HHSC is…

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Kona Hospital Golf Tourney to Benefit Heart Clinic

August 13, 2012
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Kona Hospital Golf Tourney to Benefit Heart Clinic

The Kona Hospital Foundation is holding its 11th annual golf tournament on Sunday, August 19 at the Kona Country Club.  This year’s theme is “Heart of Champions.”  Proceeds will benefit the newly opened cardiology clinic at Kona Community Hospital.  The Foundation’s current campaign will provide new and upgraded cardiology equipment, ensuring that cardiac patients have access to on-island state-of-the-art care and treatment.   The cardiology clinic was recently opened at Kona Community Hospital (KCH) in partnership with Maui Heart and Vascular at Maui Memorial Medical Center (MMMC).  The presence a locally based cardiology clinic provides…

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Waikoloa 19-Year-Old Dies from Car Crash Injuries

August 8, 2012
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From Hawaii Police Department: A 19-year-old Waikoloa man died Tuesday (August 7) from injuries he sustained in a two-vehicle crash on Queen Ka?ahumanu Highway 200 feet south of Kaiminani Drive on July 30 has been identified as Wyland K.B. Damaso of Waikoloa. Responding to a 10:43 a.m. call, Kona patrol officers determined that Damaso was operating a 2012 Ford four-door sedan and traveling north on the Queen Ka?ahumanu Highway when he crossed the centerline and collided with a 2001 Isuzu van being operated by a 54-year-old Kailua-Kona man. Both men were wearing their seat belts.…

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Kealakekua Man Dies from Car/Moped Crash in Kona

August 2, 2012
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From Hawaii Police Department: A 21-year-old Kealakekua man died Thursday (August 2) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/moped crash at the intersection of Kealakehe Parkway and Ane Keahokalole Highway on Wednesday (August 1). Responding to a 7:58 p.m. call Monday, Kona patrol officers determined that the victim was operating a 1995 Honda station wagon and traveling eastbound on Kealakehe Parkway when he rear-ended a moped at the intersection of Ane Keahokalole Highway. He swerved to the right and struck a fire hydrant, light pole and sign and then overturned. The victim was not…

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Kurtistown Man Dies in Thursday Crash in Ka’u

August 2, 2012
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From Hawaii Police Department: A 39-year-old Kurtistown man died Thursday (August 2) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Highway 11 midway between the 48- and 49-mile markers. Responding to a 12:43 a.m. call, Ka’u patrol officers determined that the victim was operating a 1987 Ford sedan and traveling southbound on Highway 11 when he ran off the left side of the road, lost control and overturned. The victim was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the vehicle. He was taken to Kona Community Hospital and pronounced dead at 6:19…

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New Surgeon Joins Ali’i Health / Kona Hospital Team

August 2, 2012
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New Surgeon Joins Ali’i Health / Kona Hospital Team

Kona Community Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of Nathan Tomita, D.O. M.P.H. to its general surgery team.  Dr. Tomita specializes in bariatric and general surgery, and will be performing procedures not yet available in West Hawaii.   Dr. Tomita is a highly skilled bariatric surgeon. He has performed hundreds of surgical weight loss procedures, most using minimally invasive, laparoscopic techniques.  Bariatric surgical procedures which Dr. Tomita brings to Kona Community Hospital include: gastric laparoscopic bypass, adjustable gastric band and sleeve gastrectomy.   In addition, Dr. Tomita is one of the few surgeons in the…

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Japanese Visitor Drowns in Kona

July 30, 2012
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From Hawaii Police Department: A Japanese visitor apparently drowned Monday (July 30) in Kailua-Kona. At 11 a.m. Monday, Kona patrol officers responded to a report of a possible drowning in waters in front of the Royal Kona Resort,  at 75-5852 Ali’i Drive in Kailua-Kona.  Arriving officers learned that resort personnel and bystanders had pulled an unconscious male snorkeler from the water and attempted cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Officers assisted with CPR until Fire Department personnel arrived. The 60-year-old victim was taken to Kona Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His name is being withheld pending notification…

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Hilo Man Dies Sunday in One Car Crash at South Point

July 30, 2012
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From Hawaii Police Department: A 25-year-old Hilo man died Sunday (July 29) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle crash on July 23 on South Point Road approximately 5.5 miles south of Kama’oa Road. Responding on July 23 to an 8:47 a.m. call, Ka’u patrol officers determined that the victim was operating a 2001 Mercury sedan and traveling north on South Point Road when he ran off the right side of the road, lost control, struck a utility pole and overturned several times. The victim was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from…

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Possible Baby Abuse Case in Kealakekua

July 26, 2012
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From Hawaii Police Department: Big Island police have initiated an abuse of a family/household member investigation in connection with an injured infant. At approximately 9:30 a.m. Friday (July 20), Kona patrol officers responded to Kona Community Hospital, where a 3-month-old Kealakekua girl had been admitted for burns reportedly caused by a hot bath. Doctors also found evidence of bone fractures. The baby was later transferred to Kapi?olani Medical Center for Women and Children on Oahu, where she is being treated and is listed in good condition. The Honolulu Police Department and Child Protective Services on…

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New Bill to Provide Funds for Hawaii Island Hospitals

July 20, 2012
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New Bill to Provide Funds for Hawaii Island Hospitals

Governor Neil Abercrombie has enacted House Bill 2275, which State Senator Josh Green (D-N and S Kona, N and S Kohala) says will help provide funding for Hawaii Island’s three main hospitals and two critical access hospitals as well as other hospitals in the state.  Green is the only physician in the State Legislature, and head of the Senate Healthcare Committee.  He said this was his committee’s most important bill in 2012.   The bill requires private hospitals, such as North Hawaii Community Hospital, to pay up to 3 percent of their receipts for patient…

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