For 100 years, Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children has been caring for Hawaiʻiʼs children. This legacy of care began in 1909 with Hawaiʻiʼs original childrenʼs hospital, Kauikeolani Childrenʼs Hospital. It continues today with Kapiʻolani Medical Center.
Now, as in the beginning, we are dedicated to providing Hawaiʻiʼs families with the very best medical care.
As we celebrate the last 100-years of care, plans are underway to ensure the next century of care. Thanks to the support of the community, Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children will continue to carry out its nonprofit mission well into the next century.
See our 100 year history in a moving timeline.
Watch "100 years of caring for Children" video by clicking here.
Watch 100 Years. Over 1 Million Lives: A Century of Care at Hawaiʻiʼs Childrenʼs Hospital. Kapiʻolaniʼs 1-hour TV special aired Wednesday, August 26, 2009 on KGMB, KITV, KHNL, KFVE & KHON by clicking here.
Are you a part of 100 Years of Caring for Children? Add your name to the list.
Your story is a part of our story. Share your story and become part of the Kapiʻolani/Kauikeolani Story project.
Hear reflections from people important to our hospitalʼs history. Go to “A Look Back In Their Own Words” by clicking here.
Read other Patient Stories:
Haezʼs Story

On Oct. 11, 2008, Caley went into pre-term labor. At just 31 weeks pregnant, she would need the kind of specialized care that only Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children can provide.
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Keeganʼs Story

When youʼve undergone three open-heart surgeries, 13 interventional catheterizations, and had one pacemaker placed – all in less than a decade, you might find it hard to smile.
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Faithʼs Story

Faithʼs mom is a nurse at Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children. She has congratulated many proud new parents in the hallways. But on October 27, 2008, it was her turn.
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Aidanʼs Story

One Saturday morning, 4-year-old Aidan was running a low-grade fever. Things quickly got worse. He passed out in his motherʼs arms, and was rushed to Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children.
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Taylorʼs Story

Her little girl was “super” athletic: gymnastics, hula, surfing with her dad every weekend. Sheʼd never been really sick, either. But on May 8, 2008, Jayme found out why her daughter, Taylor, was running a high fever.
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Jayremiahʼs Story

Jayremiah was born on July 4, three months premature, and profoundly deaf. Even the strongest hearing aids did not give him any benefit.
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