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Wilcox Medical Center
Wilcox Medical Center, founded in 1938 in L墨hu鈥榚, Kaua鈥榠, is the island鈥檚 oldest and largest hospital, originally established through the vision of George Norton Wilcox and Dora Isenberg. Over the years, it has expanded its services and pioneered healthcare innovations, including Hawai鈥榠鈥檚 first tuberculosis X-ray program and a nationally recognized pharmacy system. Now part of Hawai鈥榠 Pacific Health, it serves as Kaua鈥榠鈥檚 only Level III Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center, offering care across more than 30 specialties. Wilcox continues its legacy of accessible, high-quality care deeply rooted in the island community.

Kaua’i Medical Clinic
Kaua鈥榠 Medical Clinic, established in 1967, is the island鈥檚 largest multispecialty medical group, offering comprehensive primary and specialty care across multiple locations, including L墨hu鈥榚, Kapa鈥榓, K艒loa, and 鈥楨le鈥榚le. Operating as part of Wilcox Health under Hawai鈥榠 Pacific Health, the clinic has expanded its services over the decades to meet the growing healthcare needs of Kaua鈥榠’s residents. Notably, in 2016, the Bone & Joint Center at the L墨hu鈥榚 clinic was expanded to provide advanced orthopedic care. In 2019, a new clinic opened in Kapa鈥榓, significantly increasing access to family medicine services. The 鈥楨le鈥榚le location has also been recognized nationally for excellence in blood pressure management. With a team of over 90 physicians and providers, Kaua鈥榠 Medical Clinic continues to play a vital role in delivering accessible, high-quality healthcare throughout the island.

Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital
Kaua鈥榠 Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH), located in Waimea on the west side of Kaua鈥榠, was established in 1957 to honor veterans of the Korean War. Today, it operates as a full-service Critical Access Hospital under the Hawai鈥榠 Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), providing a comprehensive range of medical services to the community. These services include 24-hour emergency care, general and specialty surgeries, intensive care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, skilled and intermediate nursing care, radiology (including CT scans, ultrasounds, mammography, and limb MRI), laboratory services, pharmacy, physical and occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, and social services. Adjacent to the hospital is the Kawaiola Medical Office Building, which houses a dialysis center, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare services. KVMH’s hospitalist program ensures continuous, on-site physician care, enhancing patient outcomes and reducing hospital stays.

Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), located in Kapa鈥榓, Kaua鈥榠, was founded in 1917 by Albert and Emma Wilcox in memory of Emma鈥檚 son, Samuel Mahelona, who died of tuberculosis at age 28. Originally established as a tuberculosis sanatorium, the hospital operated as a self-sustaining community with its own gardens, dairy, and workshops, and was managed by Mabel Wilcox, a trailblazing nurse and public health leader. As tuberculosis cases declined in the 1960s, SMMH evolved into a Critical Access Hospital, expanding its services to include behavioral health, skilled nursing, and long-term care. Today, it remains a vital part of the Hawai鈥榠 Health Systems Corporation Kaua鈥榠 Region. In 2023, the hospital was nationally recognized as one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the country. Looking ahead, a comprehensive master plan will reshape the SMMH campus over the next two to three decades, including expanded medical facilities, a new library, police substation, and hundreds of housing units to better serve the island鈥檚 growing healthcare and community needs.

Ho鈥榦la L膩hui Hawai鈥榠
Ho鈥榦la L膩hui Hawai鈥榠, established in 1986 on Kaua鈥榠’s west side, is a nonprofit community health center dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Native Hawaiians and underserved populations across Kaua鈥榠 and Ni鈥榠hau. Designated as the Native Hawaiian Health Care System for Kaua鈥榠 County by Papa Ola L艒kahi and recognized as a Federally Qualified Health Center by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Ho鈥榦la L膩hui Hawai鈥榠 offers integrated services including primary medical care, dental services, behavioral health counseling, substance abuse treatment, health education, chronic disease management, nutritional counseling, fitness programs, pharmacy services, and traditional Hawaiian healing practices. The organization began with a mobile clinic and expanded to permanent facilities in Waimea (2001) and Kapa鈥榓 (2004), along with a pharmacy and fitness center in L墨hu鈥榚. Serving approximately 7,500 patients annually, Ho鈥榦la L膩hui Hawai鈥榠 continues to provide culturally grounded, holistic healthcare, emphasizing the integration of mind, body, and spirit in its approach.

Kaua鈥榠 District Health Office
The Kaua鈥榠 District Health Office (KDHO), located in L墨hu鈥榚, is the local branch of the Hawai鈥榠 State Department of Health, serving the islands of Kaua鈥榠 and Ni鈥榠hau. While its exact founding date is unclear, KDHO has long played a vital role in public health, offering services such as emergency preparedness, environmental health, public health nursing, and family health programs. In recent years, KDHO has led initiatives like the annual CASPER surveys to assess community readiness and health needs, and regularly hosts outreach events during National Public Health Week. Through its programs, KDHO continues to promote and protect the health of Kaua鈥榠鈥檚 residents.

Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children
Queen Kapiolani founded the Kapiolani Maternity Home in 1890 to improve maternal and child health in Hawaii, a mission that has evolved into the Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children (KMCWC), a leading provider of exceptional care for Hawaii鈥檚 families for over 130 years. Located in Honolulu, KMCWC hosts Family Medicine residents’ obstetrics and gynecology rotations, where they deliver obstetric continuity patients and provide newborn nursery care. It also supports inpatient and community pediatric rotations as well as the pediatric emergency medicine rotation. Family medicine residents work alongside OB/GYN and pediatric residents, enhancing the learning environment through interdisciplinary collaboration and comprehensive care training.

Pali Momi Medical Center
Pali Momi Medical Center, also located in 驶Aiea, is the primary hospital site where our residents train and serves as the other main foundation of our residency program. We are the only residency program based at this hospital and maintain our own Family Medicine Inpatient Service staffed by our residents and faculty. Pali Momi serves as a healthcare leader for Central and West Oahu and is recognized annually for outstanding quality and patient experience. For more information, please see the following website: 

Queen’s Punchbowl
Founded in 1859 by Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to address health care needs during epidemics, The Queen’s Hospital has evolved into The Queen鈥檚 Health System, now a leading provider of whole-person care in Hawai鈥榠 and the Pacific Basin. Located in the heart of Honolulu, the Punchbowl location hosts Family Medicine residents for their Medical ICU rotations, where they work alongside Internal Medicine residents under the guidance of skilled critical care attending physicians. Additionally, Family Medicine residents  train alongside OB/GYN residents and attending physicians during their gynecology rotation, fostering a well-rounded educational environment.