GOVERNOR LINGLE EMPHASIZES HEALTH CARE; RELEASES $3,049,000 FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO STATE COMMUNITY HOSPITALS

For Immediate Release:  November 5, 2009

HONOLULU – Governor Linda Lingle recently released $3,049,000  for various improvements at state hospitals, including upgrades to X-ray systems, an emergency room renovation, electrical upgrades and other improvements.

Lāna‘i Hospital will receive $1,200,000 for various improvements, including renovations to the emergency room, construction of a new waiting room, installation of new doors and replacement of equipment.  In addition, the existing X-ray equipment and film processor will be replaced. 

Ka‘u Hospital, Kohala Hospital and Hale Hoola Hamakua on the Big Island will each receive $414,000 to replace aging X-ray systems.

Leahi Hospital on O‘ahu will receive $150,000 to install a new grease trap system to bring the hospital into compliance with Environmental Protection Agency regulations and requirements.

Kula Hospital on Maui will receive $43,000 to finance electrical improvements, in addition to $414,000 to replace its aging X-ray system.

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For more information, contact:
Tom Driskill
President, HHSC
Phone: (808) 733-4020

Lenny Klompus
Senior Advisor – Communications
Phone: (808) 586-7708

Russell Pang
Chief of Media Relations
Phone: (808) 586-0043