Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children, Medical center in Makiki, Honolulu, United States
Kapiolani Medical Center is a hospital in Makiki that specializes in care for women and children, with emergency and intensive care units. The facility offers specialized medical services across multiple departments.
The hospital was created in 1978 from a merger between Kapiolani Hospital and Kauikeolani Children's Hospital. This union expanded medical services for Hawaii's families significantly.
The name honors Queen Kapiolani, who established a maternity home in 1890. This connection to Hawaiian history shapes how people relate to the facility today.
The facility operates Hawaii's only 24-hour pediatric emergency department and provides specialized services through the Hawaii Pacific Health network. Visitors should be aware this is an active hospital, so standard visiting policies and safety procedures apply.
Barack Obama was born at the hospital in 1961, anchoring it in modern Hawaiian history. This connection has made the institution historically significant for many visitors.
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