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Richard Taffe, Director of West Hawaii Community Health Center and Senator Josh Green provide a tribute to Loretta Fuddy, followed by a moment of silence. Visionary Video Hawaii 24/7 Staff Family, friends and coworkers from Honolulu to Washington, D.C. paid tribute Thursday to Loretta Fuddy, the state Department of Health director who died Wednesday afternoon […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recently announced West Hawaii Community Health Center has received recognition as a Patient-Centered Medical Home 2011 program for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on highly coordinated care and long-term participative relationships. The patient-centered medical home is a model of care that promotes partnership among practitioners, […]

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MEDIA RELEASE If you are interested in health care in West Hawaii or want to learn more about the Affordable Care Act, two upcoming community forums are designed to answer your questions. Community Enterprises hosts a two-part program on health care in West Hawaii 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 and 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 […]

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MEDIA RELEASE West Hawaii Community Heath Center joins 2013 National Health Center Week celebrated across the country Aug. 12-17. In celebration, WHCHC has partnered with Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union to promote good dental health by conducting a toothbrush drive during the National Health Center week for keiki and adults in need. Founded on the […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Since opening its doors in 2005, the West Hawaii Community Health Center has made quality, comprehensive and integrated health services accessible to all, regardless of the ability to pay. Recognizing this deep commitment to improving the quality of life for individuals, the Bank of Hawaii Foundation honored West Hawaii Community Health Center as […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union has chosen the West Hawaii Community Health Center as its social responsibility beneficiary for 2012-2014. The community health center is a non-profit organization that is committed to making quality, comprehensive and integrated health services accessible to West Hawaii residents from Kawaihae to Ocean View regardless of income. The […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Twelve months ago, Kona Community Hospital launched a new program to develop health care leaders in West Hawaii. The West Hawaii Healthcare Leadership Series is a year-long program that focuses on leadership and organizational development, financial and quantitative analysis and topics specific to the health care industry. The participants include managers from Kona […]

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MEDIA RELEASE How will Healthcare Reform help community health centers? Where is Kaiser building its new clinic in Kona and what are the clinic’s features? What is the outlook for Hawaii’s Healthcare Systems? Guest speakers include Dr. Josh Green, Hawaii State Senate, District 3; Dr. Daryl Kurozawa, associate medical director for Neighbor Islands for Kaiser […]

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