Posts Tagged ‘ Medical Center ’

Hawi Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash

September 5, 2012
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From Hawaii Police Department: A 65-year-old Hawi man died Tuesday (September 4) from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle crash Monday (September 3) on Akoni Pule Highway, 1 mile west of Pololu Loop in North Kohala. The man was identified as James R. Wright of a Hawi address. Responding to a 1:21 p.m. call, North Kohala patrol officers determined that the motorcyclist was traveling east on Akoni Pule Highway when he crossed the centerline and ran off the left side of the road, hitting a tree. Wright and his female passenger, a 49-year-old Hawi woman,…

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Hilo Man Dies From July 13 Motorcycle Crash

August 29, 2012
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From Hawaii Police Department: A 55-year-old Hilo man died Sunday (August 26) at 4:05 p.m. at Hilo Medical Center from injuries he received in a motor vehicle/motorcycle crash at the intersection of Kino’ole Street and Mohouli Street on July 13. The man was identified as Earl M. Arakaki, of a Hilo address. Responding to a 10:05 p.m. call (July 13), South Hilo patrol officers determined that Arakaki was operating a 2007 Honda motorcycle and traveling north on Kino’ole Street when a 67-year-old woman from Kailua-Kona operating a 2003 Honda four-door sedan and traveling south on…

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Honomu Fisherman Drowns on Saturday

August 27, 2012
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From Hawaii Police Department: Big Island police have initiated a coroner’s inquest case in connection with the death of a fisherman over the weekend. South Hilo patrol officers responded to a 3:09 p.m. report Saturday (August 25) and learned that 37-year-old Ian Tengan of Hilo had been fishing at the water’s edge in an area known as “23 Flats” in Honomu, when he disappeared. Police officers and Fire Department personnel located him face down in the surf. He was taken to Hilo Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 6:02 p.m. Police have requested…

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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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Police Looking for Hilo Man–Lots of Reasons

August 16, 2012
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Police Looking for Hilo Man–Lots of Reasons

From Hawaii Police Department: Big Island police are looking for a 27-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing. Conrad Kimo Mattos is described as Portuguese, about 5-foot-4, about 150 pounds, with short brown hair, brown eyes and a fair complexion. He was last seen at Hilo Medical Center on August 12 at about 5:30 a.m. He reportedly left prior to being discharged and may need additional treatment for a medical condition. Mattos is also wanted on two outstanding warrants but is not considered dangerous. Police ask that anyone with information on his whereabouts call Detective…

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Man Falls From Pukihae Bridge in Hilo

August 15, 2012
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Hawaii County Fire and Rescue Teams responded Tuesday night around 9:50 p.m. to reports of a man who had fallen from the Pukihae Bridge in Hilo, just north of Hilo town on Highway 19 near the 3 mile marker. They found a 24-year-old man lying on the bank of the Pukihae Stream.  He was awake and responsive.  He had apparently fallen 30 feet from the bridge to the stream. Hawaii Fire Department personnel place the man in full spinal precaution equipment and carried him on a litter back to the road.  He was taken to…

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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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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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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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Paniolo, Pastor Abraham Akau Killed Saturday

July 23, 2012
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Paniolo, Pastor Abraham Akau Killed Saturday

A Waimea-born cowboy who began his career  at Parker Ranch was killed over the weekend in front of his home on Windward Oahu.   The Rev. Abraham Akau Sr., a legendary paniolo, pastor and longtime mentor at Kualoa Ranch, died Saturday.  The Honolulu Police say  Akau, 81, was returning to Kualoa Ranch from his home, right across the street.  He was  crossing  Kamehameha Highway on a Suzuki ATV at about 11:05 a.m. when he struck a Kaneohe-bound 2002 Saturn driven by a 37-year-old Hauula woman,   Akau was thrown and suffered critical injuries. He was taken…

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Police ID Waikoloa Man Killed in Sunday Motorcycle Crash

July 16, 2012
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From Hawaii Police Department: A 41-year-old Waikoloa man died Sunday (July 15) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/motorcycle crash Friday (July 13) on Route 190 in the area of the 17-mile marker in North Kona. The man was identified as Randall C. Guadiz, of a Waikoloa address. Responding to a 10:38 p.m. call Friday, Kona patrol officers determined that the Waikoloa man was operating a 1998 Honda motorcycle and traveling north on Route 190 when he overtook a vehicle in a no-passing zone and sideswiped a 2012 Toyota four-door sedan traveling south and…

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Motorcycle Rider Hits Car, Is Seriously Injured

July 14, 2012
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Hawai’i  Fire Department’s Waikoloa Station responded to a motorcycle crash on Mamalahoa Highway, Highway 190, just before 10 p.m. Friday night.  The crash was near the 17 Mile Marker on the Waimea side of Pu’uanahulu. Fire/rescue personnel found a 41-year-old man on the road unresponsive.  He had been driving the motorcycle.  Witnesses said he lost control of his bike and struck an oncoming car.  The motorcycle rider was transported to North Hawaii Hospital in critical condition and later evacuated to Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu. Battalion Chief Medeiros said Saturday he did not know if…

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