A Look Back In Their Own Words
Hear about Kapiʻolani Medical Center and Kauikeolani Childrenʼs Hospitalʼs 100-year pediatric history in their own words.

Sherrel Hammar, MD
Chairman of Pediatrics
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Fran Hallonquist
Chief Executive Officer
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Mieko Hiramoto
Nurse
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Patsy Sheehan
Board of Directors
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Walton Shim, MD
Physician
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Calvin Sia, MD
Physician
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John C. Walker, Jr.
Board of Directors
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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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