Kona Hospital Foundation

Kona Hospital Foundation The Kona Hospital Foundation is dedicated to improving Kona Community Hospital for the entire community.

We fund medical technology, expanded services and enhanced facilities that would otherwise be unavailable.

We are one month away from our benefit concert with Kuana Torres Kahele at the Aloha Theatre! Get your tickets now. They...
02/13/2026

We are one month away from our benefit concert with Kuana Torres Kahele at the Aloha Theatre! Get your tickets now. They are going fast!

Our online auction is also open! Take a look at some great items to bid on like coffee, golf outings, Snorkel cruises and more!

Purchase tickets and bid at the online auction here: https://khfhawaii.org/upcoming-events/

02/07/2026
Grab your tickets before they are all gone! 1/3 of tickets are already sold! You do not want to miss this opportunity to...
01/31/2026

Grab your tickets before they are all gone! 1/3 of tickets are already sold! You do not want to miss this opportunity to see Kuana Torres Kahele at The Aloha Theatre on March 13th.

Purchase your tickets here: https://khfhawaii.org/upcoming-events/

Meet Our Board Member – Aviva Plaut!Aviva Plaut is a retired registered nurse with nearly 30 years of experience, includ...
01/29/2026

Meet Our Board Member – Aviva Plaut!

Aviva Plaut is a retired registered nurse with nearly 30 years of experience, including 20 years serving patients at Kona Community Hospital in the Emergency Department, Surgical Services, and Float Pool. She is a strong advocate for patient safety and access to healthcare for all, and has been actively involved in community and school-based service throughout her life. Aviva also serves as a lay leader at Congregation Kona Beth Shalom and enjoys singing with the Kona Choral Society. She and her husband enjoy gardening and staying connected to the community they love.

Ready to make a difference in local healthcare?
Become a volunteer Board Member with the Kona Hospital Foundation and help bring better care to our island community.

Apply today on our website! - https://khfhawaii.org/board/

Meet Our Board Member – Judith-Ann Nakamaru!Judi Nakamaru moved to Hawaiʻi in 1967 and has been a dedicated part of the ...
01/22/2026

Meet Our Board Member – Judith-Ann Nakamaru!
Judi Nakamaru moved to Hawaiʻi in 1967 and has been a dedicated part of the Kona community ever since. She helped establish one of the area’s early dental practices and was the first private dental hygienist in the region. Judi has a long history of volunteer leadership in the arts, education, and athletics, and brings a deep love for service, community, and connection to the Kona Hospital Foundation Board.

Ready to make a difference in local healthcare?
Become a volunteer Board Member with the Kona Hospital Foundation and help bring better care to our island community.

Apply today on our website! - https://khfhawaii.org/board/

Mahalo to Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union for being our Silver Sponsor to our Benefit Concert with Kuana Torres Ka...
01/21/2026

Mahalo to Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union for being our Silver Sponsor to our Benefit Concert with Kuana Torres Kahele!

Purchase tickets: https://khfhawaii.org/upcoming-events/

This is the impact of donor support. The FillMaster, funded in 2024, continue to make a difference for patients every da...
01/16/2026

This is the impact of donor support. The FillMaster, funded in 2024, continue to make a difference for patients every day. Mahalo to our generous donors!

Address

79-1019 Haukapila Street
Kealakekua, HI
96750

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 1:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 1:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 1:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 1:30pm

Telephone

+18083224587

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Meet Our Volunteer Board of Trustees

DONNA HIRANAKA - CHAIR

Donna was raised in Wisconsin and has been a Kona resident since 1979. She is community minded and has been involved in many non-profit organizations and served on many boards throughout the years. She is actively involved in Rotary International and is the past Assistant District Governor for Hawaii West.

As a member of the Rotary Club of Kona Mauka (past president), she participates in many community projects and helps to raise funds for local and global projects, including scholarships for our Kona graduating seniors. She is the Marketing Director for her husband’s medical practice and coordinator of the Hawaii Interactive Peer Practicum; a study club for the continuing education of many top practitioners in the local dental community.

Prior to joining her husband’s practice she was employed at Honaunau School for 22 years. Donna enjoys traveling, bicycling, reading, paddle surfing, and hiking with her husband and spending time with her family and new grandbaby.