The Queen's Health Systems

We're thrilled to share that The Queen's Medical Center has been named the top hospital in Hawai'i by U.S. News & World Report's 2024-2025 Best Hospitals rankings!🎉 This is the 12th consecutive year that Queen's has earned the #1 spot.

Discover how the annual Best Hospitals report is designed and evaluated, and what it means to receive the prestigious 'Best' award. Learn more:

U.S. News & World Report Names The Queen’s Medical Center Best Hospital in Hawaii For 2024-2025 – The Queen′s Health Systems The Queen’s Medical Center (Queen’s) has been named the top hospital in Hawaii in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Hospitals rankings and ratings released. This marks the 12th straight year that Queen’s has earned the #1 spot. The annual Best Hospitals report is designed to assist p...

REMINDER: Calling all 10th - 12th grade students and teachers! Join us for an exclusive chance to explore the real world of Nursing, Imaging, Rehab and Pharmacy.

How to Apply:
1. Email Workforce Planning at [email protected] to get your application.
2. Submit your completed application and resume by 9/6/2024.

Seats are LIMITED. APPLY NOW! In addition, those who are selected to participate will undergo onboarding which will consist of filling out legal forms and providing health clearances aligned with HI DOE standards.

Don't miss the incredible opportunity to jumpstart your career in health care! For any questions, please contact [email protected].

For a woman, finding out you’re pregnant can often come with a wide range of emotions: joy, nervousness, and that all too familiar feeling of becoming a soon-to-be mother. But for some women, their pregnancy is considered “high risk”.

On this episode of Ask a Specialist on the KHON2 News we’ll talk about what you need to know with Dr. Stacy Tsai, Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician, at The Queen’s Medical Center.

To learn more about the services provided by Women's Health Services visit https://www.queens.org/services/womens-health/.
https://www.khon2.com/wake-up-2day/ask-a-specialist/ask-a-specialist-high-risk-pregnancies/

Ask a Specialist: High Risk Pregnancies Women who discover they are pregnant may experience a wide range of emotions – joy, nervousness and that all too familiar feeling of becoming a soon-to-be mother. But for some women whose pregnanci…

Discover the Queen Emma Way (QEW) Ambassador Program!⭐ Our program not only shapes future medical professionals but also provides vital support to our senior patients.

Ambassador Volunteers:
- Receive a 4-hour training on patient interaction
- Learn techniques for pulmonary care and dementia support
- Tour the hospital and shadow physicians
- Participate in pre- and post-shift discussions

Join us in making a meaningful impact!

Calling all 10th - 12th grade students and teachers! Join us for an exclusive chance to explore the real world of Nursing, Imaging, Rehab and Pharmacy.

How to Apply:
1. Email Workforce Planning at [email protected] to get your application.
2. Submit your completed application and resume by 9/6/2024.

Seats are LIMITED. APPLY NOW! In addition, those who are selected to participate will undergo onboarding which will consist of filling out legal forms and providing health clearances aligned with HI DOE standards.

Don't miss the incredible opportunity to jumpstart your career in health care! For any questions, please contact [email protected].

Getting a scrape or a cut can seem like a minor medical issue. But if it gets infected, that could lead to bigger problems.

On this episode of Ask a Specialist on the KHON2 News we’ll talk about what you need to know with Ryan Dadds, Physician Assistant, Wound Care Department, at The Queen’s Medical Center-West Oahu.

To learn more about the services provided by Queen’s-West Wound Care Department you can call 691-3788.

Ask a Specialist: Wound Care Getting a scrape or a cut can seem like a minor medical issue, but if it gets infected, that could lead to bigger problems. Ryan Dadds — a physician assistant with the Wound Care Department a…

Last week, we hosted our Summer Research Poster Symposium, where students had the opportunity to showcase their work, refine their presentation skills, and receive valuable feedback from healthcare professionals and the community. Congratulations to the talented individuals accepted into our Summer Research Internship Program: Jensen Dunn, Chase Kane, Myah McDonald, Sophie Nguyen, Kyra Ong, Anela Ramos, and Hale Robinson!

It's never a good idea to leave a young child in a vehicle alone, not even for just a few minutes, especially during these hot summer months when temperatures inside a vehicle can easily exceed 100 degrees.

TJ Donayri, RN, Clinical Coordinator for Injury Prevention and Outreach, Trauma Department at The Queen's Medical Center appeared on Island Life HI to talk about the dangers of heatstroke and heat-related illnesses in keiki. She also explained how parents can keep their keiki safe while in the sun.

What is a heat stroke and how to keep safe Keep keiki and kūpuna safe from potentially left-threatening heat strokes

With high temperatures reaching near 90 degrees recently, many have been feeling the heat. So it’s a good time to remind everyone about staying hydrated during these hot summer months.

On this episode of Ask a Specialist on the KHON2 News we’ll talk about what you need to know with Dr. Ronald Black, Family Medicine Provider, at Queen’s Island Urgent Care.

To learn more about the services provided by Queen’s Island Urgent Care you can call 735-0007.

Ask a Specialist: Dehydration “Every time your body loses more fluid than it requires, you have dehydration.”

NOW HIRING! We are seeking a dedicated and proficient Security Officer to join our team.

Benefits include:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- PTO
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance

To learn more and apply, click here: www.indeed.com/job/immediate-security-openings-oahu-starting-pay-2350-shift-differentials-450-a0061ffea05fafd6

This time of year, lots of kids are spending time outdoors riding bicycles, scooters, or skateboards. And parents should also be ensuring that their kids are wearing properly fitted helmets.

On this episode of Ask a Specialist on the KHON2 News we’ll talk about what you need to know with TJ Donayri, Injury Prevention & Outreach Coordinator, as well as a nurse, at The Queen’s Medical Center.

To learn more about the services provided by Queen’s Injury Prevention & Outreach Department you can call 691-7059.

Ask a Specialist: Helmet Safety The Queen’s Medical Center Injury Prevention and Outreach Coordinator explains the importance of wearing a properly fitted helmet.

FINAL REMINDER: Join our hiring event at Queen's North Hawai'i Community Hospital this Thursday, August 8! Whether you are an experienced health care professional or someone eager to embark on a new career path, this is a unique chance to explore exciting roles and become a part of our 'ohana.

Why Attend?
- Meet our team
- On-the-spot offers
- Competitive compensation and benefits

To learn more and register, click here: https://www.queens.org/qnhch-hiring-event-august-8/

Last Saturday, our Queen's ʻohana showed up bright and early to walk for ending heart disease and stroke at the Hawaiʻi Heart Walk! ❤️

Mahalo to our walkers and volunteers for representing Queen's in honor of a very important cause. A special mahalo to our Sodexo team for cooking a heart healthy breakfast for our finishers!

Join us for this one-day RCA training course. Our Root Cause Analysis Certificate Program will help you learn how to efficiently lead and complete an RCA investigation in the health care setting. Save money by signing up before August 6! For more information and to register, click here: https://cmetracker.net/QUEENS/Catalog?sessionType=C

WE'RE HIRING! We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Operating Room team.

Benefits include:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- PTO
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance

Click here to learn more and apply: https://www.indeed.com/job/registered-nurse-operating-room-punchbowlmanamana-ed5a565be204a1c6

Celebrating the 165th anniversary of The Queen's Medical Center, the spirit of our founders, Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV, remains as we continue to provide cutting-edge, quality health care services across Hawai'i and the Pacific Basin.

Join our hiring event at Queen's North Hawai'i Community Hospital on August 8! Whether you're an experienced health care professional or someone eager to embark on a new career path, here's a unique chance to explore exciting roles and become a part of our 'ohana.

Why Attend?
- Meet our team
- On-the-spot offers
- Competitive compensation and benefits

Click here to learn more and register: www.queens.org/qnhch-hiring-event-august-8

It’s a hormonal condition that affects a person’s parathyroid glands. We’re talking about primary hyperparathyroidism.

On this episode of Ask a Specialist on the KHON2 News we’ll talk about what you need to know with Dr. Stacey Woodruff, Endocrine Surgeon, at The Queen’s Medical Center.

Ask a Specialist: Primary Hyperparathyroidism HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s a hormonal condition that affects a person’s parathyroid glands. We’re talking about primary hyperthyroidism. Doctor Stacey Woodruff, an endocrine su…

We are almost 1 week away from the Heart Walk on August 3! Click the link below to donate to American Heart Association and join our Queen's team❤️
https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=10684&pg=company&company_id=467336

A special mahalo to Dining West and our Sodexo ʻohana who will be cooking a delicious Blue Zones breakfast for our walkers at the finish line 🎊

July is Sarcoma Awareness Month, a time to recognize the signs and treatment of this rare type of cancer affecting about 17,000 people in the U.S. every year.

On this episode of Ask a Specialist on the KHON2 News we’ll talk about what you need to know with Dr. Sean Kelly, Orthopedic Oncologist, at The Queen’s Medical Center and Associate Program Director of Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Tripler Army Medical Center.

To learn more about Queen’s Cancer Center you can call 691-8777.

Ask A Specialist: Sarcoma HONOLULU (KHON2) — July marks Sarcoma Awareness Month, bringing attention to a cancer that impacts 17,000 people annually in the U.S. Dr. Sean Kelly, an Orthopedic Oncologist at the Queen& #82…

Last week, we celebrated the 165th anniversary of the founding of Queen's Hospital in 1859 and honored our founders, King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma. As part of our Heritage Day activities, we hosted a craft fair showcasing local artisans and treated our caregivers to a fabulous Hawaiian meal. Mahalo to everyone who participated!

For those who use their hands often, such as gardeners or carpenters, overuse may cause tendon-related injuries that might require medical treatment.

On this episode of Ask a Specialist on the KHON2 News we’ll talk about what you need to know with Dr. Edward Chan, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, at The Queen’s Medical Center-West Oahu.

To learn more about Queen’s Orthopedic Surgery department located at The Queen’s Medical Center-West Oahu you can call 691-3520.

Ask A Specialist: Tendon-related problems HONOLULU (KHON2) — Carpenters or gardeners may suffer from tendon-related injuries that might require medical treatment. Tendons control the movement of the hand, wrists and fingers. Orthoped…

Pain and swelling in the hand and wrist can be tied to the condition of your tendons, also known as tendinopathies. The pain from tendinopathy can interfere with your daily life, from housework to participation in sports.

Join Dr. Edward Chan to learn more. Topics to be discussed include:
- Most common hand and wrist tendinopathies
- Symptoms of trigger finger and De Quervain's tenosynovitis
- Treatment options

To register, call 808-691-7117

We congratulate our Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) ‘ohana at The Queen’s Medical Center for its U.S. News & World Report recognition!

Queen’s is the first hospital in Hawai‘i to share this life-saving treatment, giving hope to heart patients who need it most.

For more information about this treatment, call 808-691-8808.

For those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, there is good news as a new treatment option has recently emerged.

On this episode of Ask a Specialist on the KHON2 News we’ll talk about what you need to know with Dr. Abraham Chyung, Neurologist, at The Queen’s Medical Center.

To learn more about the services provided by Queen’s Neuroscience Institute you can call 691-8866.

New Alzheimer’s treatment available For those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, there is good news as a new treatment option has recently emerged. Learn more with Dr. Abraham Chyung, Neurologist, at The Queen’s Medical Center in th…

It can be quite an uncomfortable thing to talk about. We’re talking about preparing for a colonoscopy.

On this episode of Ask a Specialist on the KHON2 News we’ll talk about what you need to know with Dr. Traci Murakami, Gastroenterologist, The Queen’s Medical Center-West Oahu.

To learn more about the services provided by Queen’s-West Gastroenterology Department you can call 691-3150.

Ask A Specialist – Preparing for a colonoscopy It can be an uncomfortable topic to discuss but the Queen’s Medical Center joined Wake Up 2Day to get you prepared for a colonoscopy. Dr. Traci Murakami, from the gastroenterology department …

WE'RE HIRING! We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Operating Room team. Click here learn more and apply: https://www.indeed.com/job/registered-nurse-operating-room-punchbowlmanamana-ed5a565be204a1c6

Benefits Include:
· 401(k)
· 401(k) matching
· Dental insurance
· Flexible spending account
· Health insurance
· Life insurance
· Paid time off
· Relocation assistance
· Vision insurance

As we wrap up Pride Month, we highlight Dr. Jennifer Wong and the gender affirming care she offers.

Find out more about what inspired her to offer this type of care:

"During college, I was heartbroken by the barriers and injustices that my friends faced as they tried to achieve their happiest selves. In that moment, I promised myself that I would somehow incorporate transgender advocacy into my future career." Jennifer Wong, MD

For more information, call 808-691-8200.

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