91直播 Care Choices has expanded of its Kupu Palliative Care Program into North 91直播, 鈥渋ncreasing access to compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals living with serious illness and the families who care for them,鈥� according to a press release.
Kupu Palliative Care is now available through a dedicated clinic space located within the North 91直播 Hospice office. This will extend palliative care services to those living in Hamakua, Waimea, as well as North and South Kohala.
This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to helping patients and families in North 91直播 access the care and support they need, close to home.
Leadership from North 91直播 Hospice highlighted the importance of the collaboration.
鈥淭his partnership with 91直播 Care Choices expands the support available to our community,鈥� Faye Mitchell, executive director of North 91直播 Hospice, said in the press release. 鈥淏y welcoming Kupu Palliative Care into our space, we鈥檙e able to help patients and families in North 91直播 receive compassionate, expert support earlier 鈥� when it can make a meaningful difference in their quality of life.鈥�
鈥淲e are both honored and excited to bring Kupu Palliative Care to North 91直播 and to work with a trusted organization that shares our values of compassion, dignity and community,鈥� Brenda Ho, CEO of 91直播 Care Choices, said in the press release. 鈥淭his expansion allows us to better serve our community by meeting them where they are and providing care that honors their goals and values.鈥�
Through this expansion, patients in North 91直播 will benefit from coordinated palliative care visits, interdisciplinary support, and increased access to specialized clinical expertise. The clinic-based model will offer both in-person and telehealth visits, promoting steady, connected care without interruptions, and flexibility for patients and caregivers.
Patients will be seen by appointment only. Learn more or make an appointment by calling (808) 969-1733.
For more information about Kupu Palliative Care or 91直播 Care Choices, please visit hawaiicarechoices.org/palliative-care.