Caring for Kauai's communities. Wilcox Medical Center and Kauai Medical Clinic.
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Founded in 1938, Wilcox Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital dedicated to providing the Kauai community with accessible, quality health care. The largest medical center on Kauai, it is a state-of-the-art acute care facility with a full suite of services offering 30 specialties and programs including cardiology, emergency, family practice, gastroenterology, health management, internal medicine, neurology, OB-GYN, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics and urology. Its 20-bed emergency department is the first neighbor island facility to obtain a Level III Trauma designation and serves as the island’s Primary Stroke Center. The medical center also has four birthing suites, seven intensive care beds and 20 same-day surgery beds. The American Heart Association has recognized Wilcox in three areas of excellence: stroke (S) – gold plus award and honor roll elite plus, heart failure (HF) – gold plus award, and atrial fibrillation (AFIB) – gold award. Wilcox has also received the Healthgrades 2017 Outstanding Patient Experience Award, putting it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide; an “A” in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades; and is recognized as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission.
11/07/2025
Stop by our Community Open House at Kauai Medical Clinic – Kapaa and see what’s new!
Our Wilcox Bone & Joint Center has expanded to offer orthopedic services at our Kapaa clinic. Come find out more about our expert team and the care they provide for arthritis, foot and ankle conditions, hand and upper extremity issues, sports injuries and joint injections.
Meet Frank Pagel, PA-C, our bone and joint physician assistant and clinical director of orthopedic access for the Kapaa clinic, and learn how our team can support your bone and joint health.
🗓️ Friday, Nov. 7
⏰ Noon–1 p.m.
📍 Kauai Medical Clinic – Kapaa, Kauai Village Shopping Center
Enjoy light refreshments and giveaways (while supplies last), plus get a behind-the-scenes look at our clinic space and X-ray equipment.
UPDATE 10/8/25: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the final session of the art therapy series scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 11, has been canceled. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
🖌️🖼️ Are you a cancer patient or survivor? You're invited to join local artist and cancer survivor Minna Freeman-Prichard, MEd, for this beginner-friendly, free art therapy workshop. “Art Therapy for Healing & Empowerment” is designed to support emotional healing, foster empowerment and cultivate self-love through expressive art. Light refreshments will be provided.🩷
This session, “Visioning Hope & Wholeness,” will focus on envisioning healing, joy and future intentions.
🧠🚗 Healthy Aging Month Spotlight
September is Healthy Aging Month, and we’re highlighting important conversations around aging and safety.
👨⚕️ Join Dr. Eugene Lao, Family and Geriatric Medicine physician at Kauai Medical Clinic, for two informative events focused on dementia and driving safety.
Driving is often one of the first daily activities affected by dementia. Memory loss, slowed reaction time, and poor judgment can compromise safety.
Dr. Lao will share:
• How dementia affects driving ability
• Warning signs to watch for
• Conversation strategies for families
• Alternative transportation options
• Legal and caregiver responsibilities
📞 Radio Call-In
🗓️ Wednesday, Sept. 10
🕗 8 a.m.
📻 Tune in to KONG Radio FM 93.5 for a live discussion
📍 In-Person Talk
🗓️ Wednesday, Sept. 10
🕔 5–7 p.m.
📚 Lihue Public Library
Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Listen & Learn Lecture Series
Let’s support safe aging together 💙
09/03/2025
🎨 If you're a cancer patient or survivor you're invited to join local artist and cancer survivor Minna Freeman-Prichard, MEd, for this beginner-friendly, free art therapy workshop. “Art Therapy for Healing & Empowerment” is designed to support emotional healing, foster empowerment and cultivate self-love through expressive art. Light refreshments will be provided.🩷
This session, “The Inner Landscape,” will focus on exploring inner emotions through color, texture and layers.
Nora Hasegawa, our 2025 Employee of the Year Exemplary Mentor shares her time, knowledge and encouragement with generosity. Her nomination highlights that impact.
"Although Nora is not in a formal leadership position, she consistently exemplifies and executes the values of a true leader and mentor. Nora has been instrumental in training every registrar who joins our department, including both new hires and members of the float team. Her commitment to ensuring that each team member is well-prepared and supported is unparalleled. She works tirelessly within her team to guarantee fair and adequate coverage, ensuring that everyone can rely on each other. Nora's dedication goes beyond her immediate responsibilities. She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure the completion of additional duties, demonstrating an exceptional work ethic and commitment to excellence. Most importantly, Nora is a genuine and caring individual who truly embodies the spirit of our Bone & Joint family. She is a trusted colleague and a treasured friend to many in our department. Her kindness, compassion and unwavering support make her an invaluable asset to our team."
Mahalo, Nora, for shaping futures and leaving a legacy through those you’ve guided to help create a healthier Hawaii! 🧡
08/29/2025
🦴🦶🏽 Bone and Joint Care Now Available in Kapaa! Our Wilcox Bone & Joint Center has expanded to offer orthopedic services Tuesday through Friday at Kauai Medical Clinic – Kapaa. Led by Frank Pagel, PA-C, our expert team provides care for arthritis, foot and ankle conditions, hand and upper extremity issues, sports injuries and joint injections.
This expansion brings high-quality, compassionate orthopedic care closer to home for Kauai's east and north shore communities, helping more Kauai residents move with confidence.
🏆 Progress happens when we commit to growth. That’s exactly why Michael Parsons is our 2025 Employee of the Year Professional Advancement award recipient! Here’s an excerpt taken from his nomination that shows how Michael’s dedication to advancement helps create a healthier Hawaii.
"Michael is an ED tech who is working on his RN degree. He is not yet in the nursing program but is taking college classes at Kauai Community College. He is a great employee, takes wonderful care of our patients and has been working diligently toward getting his degree."
Congratulations and mahalo to you, Michael, for embracing change, seeking knowledge and inspiring others to do the same! 👏🏼💫
08/27/2025
📣 Calling all keiki! Only a few more sleeps until race day! The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon 12th annual Keiki Run, sponsored by Wilcox Health, is coming up this Saturday, August 30, at the Grand Hyatt Kauai. Remember to get a good night's sleep, hydrate, stretch and bring your biggest smiles.😀
See you Saturday at 8 a.m. for check-in and 9 a.m. for race time!
🌞 Kickstart your day with Kauaʻi's KONG FM 93.5 Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 8 a.m.! Listen in as Faith Campbell, Wilcox director of marketing and special projects, and Robin Jumper, The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon race director, share insider details about the upcoming Wilcox Health Sports & Fitness Expo! 💪🏼
08/24/2025
🌺 As the 2025 Employee of the Year Community Stewardship award recipient, Christina Morales demonstrates care extends beyond walls and work shifts at Wilcox. This excerpt from one of her nominations captures her service in action.
"Christina does a lot in the community stewardship realm. Her job is composed of supporting oncology patients' social and practical needs. She arranges transportation for them, notifies me and the team of patients who have special needs so we can support them, and applies for grants for patients. The patients without family, friends, resources, etc., are the ones who are most quickly plunged into financial and emotional hardship with a cancer diagnosis. Tina is there for them!"
Mahalo and congratulations, Christina, for giving back so generously and for helping create a healthier Hawaii. 🌟
08/23/2025
✋🏼Raise your hand if you know about the Wilcox Medical Center Café 24/7 self-checkout kiosks! If you're craving a snack after hours, the self-checkout kiosks are a convenient way to feed your hunger any time with grab-and-go salads, sandwiches, desserts, beverages, microwavable entrees and more when the rest of the café is closed.
Our self-checkout kiosks accept credit cards, including Tap to Pay and Apple Pay via cards, phones and watches. Cash transactions can be made from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., when cashiers are on duty. Stay nourished anytime, any day! 🍏🥪🍵
What’s your go-to snack at the Wilcox Medical Center Café?
🏆 Meet 2025 Employee of the Year Jennifer Ganotisi, recipient of the Excellence in Patient-Centered Care and Patient Experience award, who ensures every patient feels seen, heard and respected. One of her nominators summed up Jennifer’s contributions beautifully in these words.
"Jen provides amazing care to her patients. She respects their dignity and has a very gentle and warm personality. She is so kind to her coworkers and patients and is uplifting."
Mahalo, Jennifer, for your compassion and care that make a lasting difference for every patient and coworker you meet. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!👏🏽🌟
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As the largest medical center on Kauai, Wilcox Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital dedicated to providing the community with accessible, quality health care. An affiliate of Hawaii Pacific Health, Wilcox was founded in 1938 and today is a state-of-the art acute care facility that serves as the island’s Primary Stroke Center.
The 20-bed emergency department at Wilcox is the first neighbor island facility to obtain a Level III Trauma designation. In addition to a full suite of services offering 30 specialties and programs including cardiology, emergency, family practice, gastroenterology, health management, internal medicine, neurology, OB/GYN, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, and urology, Wilcox has four birthing suites, seven intensive care beds and 20 same-day surgery beds.
Wilcox is a Healthgrades™ Five-Star Recipient for the Treatment of Heart Attack and is recognized by the American Heart Association in three areas of excellence: stroke (S) – gold plus award and honor roll elite plus, heart failure (HF) – gold plus award, and atrial fibrillation (AFIB) – gold award.
Support Wilcox Medical Center
The Wilcox Health Foundation supports the charitable mission of its nonprofit hospital affiliate, Wilcox Medical Center, by raising funds to provide the people of Hawaii and the Pacific Region with specialty medical care, life-saving equipment, community outreach and education, and to further local research. Make a difference with your online gift at www.wilcoxgift.org
Hawaiian Language Display
Hawaii Pacific Health and its member hospitals honor the Hawaiian language and its use of diacritical marks, the glottal stop and the macron (okina and kahako). While we use these marks in our communication materials, we have omitted them in our online platforms as they are often limited in their ability to display these marks.
General Information
Hospital visiting hours are 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily.
Learn more: www.wilcoxhealth.org
To find a doctor or for more information call: 808-643-4DOC (4362) or toll free at 1-877-709-9355.
