New Partnership with Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital
DLS Announces Partnerships with West Hawaii Hospitals
Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc. (DLS), the largest locally owned medical lab in Hawaii, is excited to announce its upcoming partnership with Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital, which comprise the West Hawaii Region of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC). DLS will be the onsite laboratory operator for these hospitals starting late June 2024.
Aligning Values for Superior Healthcare
“Our values align seamlessly with the mission of Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital,” stated Mark Wasielewski, DLS President. “Their deep local roots and unwavering dedication to quality care make them ideal partners for us. We are confident that this collaboration will further strengthen our collective ability to care for the communities we serve.”
Kona Community Hospital: A Century of Healthcare Excellence
Kona Community Hospital, established in 1914, has 94 acute care beds and provides 24-hour emergency and level III trauma services. With a dedicated workforce of more than 600 employees, the hospital has been a cornerstone of healthcare in the region for over a century. Kohala Hospital provides acute care, skilled nursing and emergency services. The mission of these facilities is to provide a healing environment to all the people of Hawaii.
A Commitment to West Hawaii’s Growing Population
“This initial 4-year partnership signals our commitment to providing quality care to our growing population in West Hawaii,” said Clayton McGhan, West Hawaii Region CEO. “DLS’s dedication to our island communities along with the caliber of service they provide, as well as their current integration with the Epic electronic health record system, blends perfectly with our vision for a bright, community-focused future.”
Advancing Healthcare in Hawaii
The shared commitment to excellence in healthcare positions this partnership as a significant step forward in advancing the well-being of the people of Hawaii.
