The Queen's Medical Center - West O'ahu

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• Anynomous

  15 August 2023

  It's such a joy to watch keiki discover fun ways to incorporate healthy habits into their daily lives! 🙌 We recently completed another session of our KidsZone Program as part of our ongoing efforts to improve the health and well-being of our community through our partnership with Blue Zones Project - Hawaii.

  The six-week, hands-on program is offered to employees of The Queen's Medical Center - West O'ahu and their children. It includes cooking demonstrations, horticulture lessons, nutrition classes...and plenty of smiles! Way to go, kids! 👍

• Anynomous

  10 August 2023

  The Queen's Health Systems recently awarded four team leaders with its Award of Excellence. They were nominated by their peers and selected by the System Leadership Council based on four (4) criteria: 1) Quality & Performance, 2) Creativity & Innovation or Organizational or Departmental Accomplishments, 3) Positive Returns: Reducing cost, increasing productivity, increasing revenue, & 4) Demonstration of Outstanding Customer Service.

  Congratulations to The Queen's Health Systems Internal Audit Director Charie Wicklund, The Queen's Medical Center - West O'ahu Administrative Services Manager Marisa Adaro, The Queen's Medical Center Nurse Manager of Behavioral Health Services Jenna Siatafu, & North Hawaii Community Hospital Business Services Manager Erlynn Tabac!

• Anynomous

  07 August 2023

  Mahalo to The Queen's Medical Center - West O'ahu employees who gave the gift of life and donated blood today to help the Blood Bank of Hawaii in their "Are You Tough Enough" challenge. Hawaii needs more than 200 donors a day and summer is traditionally a slow period for blood donations. Every bit helps!

• Anynomous

  04 August 2023

  Careers at Queen’s: Acute Care Nurse, featuring Flo Agos, MS, BSN, RN

  Flo Agos will soon embark on a new phase in her career as she takes on the role of Manager, Physician Practice, at The Queen's Medical Center - West O'ahu. Currently the nurse manager at the Orthopedic and Spine Center at The Queen's Medical Center – Punchbowl, Flo has been proving for years how far a one-time nursing assistant can go and how many doors can open for you when you’re a member of the Queen’s t...eam.

  “Queen’s offers a lot of opportunities as far as professional growth. We’re very rich in resources. If you want to change practice, they offer evidence-based classes. They offer research courses. They provide paid professional leave, so you can go to conferences to build your skills and knowledge in specialties,” she said.

  Nursing is a second career for Flo, who was working in the tourism industry when her beloved grandmother encouraged her to go back to school.

  “I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for her believing in me. I went to nursing school and I came to Queen’s fresh out of me taking my boards because my values aligned with the mission and vision of the organization. Queen’s was offering new grad programs, so that was my foot in the door,” she said.

  But not even her grandmother could have guessed where Flo would take her career. In 2012, after working in orthopedics for 10 years, she was awarded a management position and the opportunity to open a new medical-surgical unit from the ground up.

  “Kamehameha 3 at that time was our last wing space, so they asked me if I wanted to manage that unit. I opened up that unit as a clinical operations manager, and then became the orthopedic and spine manager in 2014. Since then, I’ve been looking for more opportunities to grow,” she said.

  She hopes her journey and career success will inspire other RNs to join Queen’s, a nationally-recognized health care organization and the only hospital in Hawaii to achieve Magnet status with the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

  “We’ve expanded our reach as far as providing services. We’re growing in ambulatory care. There’s a lot of opportunity at our organization. I think our founders, the King and the Queen, would be very proud. Truly, health care is where I belong. I enjoy the work that I do every day,” Flo said.

  Interested in joining our nursing ohana? Click here to learn more: hrweb.queens.org/…/EMPL…/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL…&

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• Anynomous

  03 August 2023

  The Queen's Medical Center - West O'ahu is proud to partner with schools in our community to provide internships and other educational opportunities to the next generation of health care providers. We enjoy mentoring students in elementary school all the way up to the college level. 📚

  Congratulations to our spring semester interns from the University of Hawaii - West Oahu who recently donned caps and gowns to receive their Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration - Health Care Administration. Nice job! 👏

• Anynomous

  02 August 2023

  The Queen's Medical Center and The Queen's Medical Center - West O'ahu have been recognized for quality achievement in stroke care by the American Heart Association / American Stroke Association. The award honors our commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.

  “Stroke is a devastating condition that could change a person’s life forever if not treated in a timely manner. Every minu...te during stroke, 1.9 million brain cells are lost permanently. But when we work together as a team to provide a definitive treatment in a timely manner, we see miracles. We see our patients regain full brain function and go back home to their loved ones. This award demonstrates our commitment and dedication to provide the highest quality of acute stroke care at The Queen’s Medical Center based on nationally-respected clinical guidelines,” said Kazuma Nakagawa, MD, Medical Director of Queen’s Comprehensive Stroke Center.

  Read more by clicking here ➡️ www.queens.org/about-us/news-story?&news=210

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• Anynomous

  31 July 2023

  Mahalo, Hawaii, for voting The Queen's Medical Center #HawaiisBest Hospital - 1st place - in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser's 2019 People's Choice Awards. We are honored by your vote and will continue to work hard to provide quality health care services for years to come.

  Also, congratulations to Queen's Comprehensive Weight Management Program for its 1st place finish in the Weight Loss Center category. 👏 See all the results by clicking here ⬇️.

• Anynomous

  26 July 2023

  When cancer strikes, life changes. Wherever patients are in their journey, they need a safe place to discuss feelings, concerns, myths and other related topics. Dr. Shane Morita, Medical Director of Surgical Oncology at The Queen's Medical Center, talks about a new program called "Straight Talk About Cancer" in this KHON2 News segment ⬇️.

  The first "Straight Talk About Cancer" forum will be held Thursday, June 27, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, at the Sullivan Care Center at The Queen's Medical Center - West O'ahu. Stew and rice will be served. 🍲🍚 Seating is limited, so call 691-7117 to register.

• Anynomous

  19 July 2023

  Have you checked out Fresh Wednesdays at West? As part of our Blue Zones Project - Hawaii wellness initiative, we feature a vendor of fresh produce the first Wednesday of each month from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at The Queen's Medical Center - West O'ahu main lobby. 🍎🍌🌽🍆

  Enjoy a wide selection of fresh fruits and veggies, and make 2019 your healthiest year yet! 💪

• Anynomous

  13 July 2023

  Do you know an outstanding health care worker at The Queen's Medical Center - West O'ahu who went above and beyond to care for you or your loved one? Honor that person by nominating him or her as a Hawaii Healthcare Hero! 🙌

  Submit your pick online by clicking below ⬇️. The deadline is June 7. Five Hawaii Healthcare Heroes will be selected and recognized at a Healthcare Association of Hawaii gala on October 26. Nominate your hero today!