12-09-2011, 09:19 AM
I used to hate this place, but my opinion has gone up this month, as I have spent a lot of time there with a family member. The staff has been warm, friendly, and caring. The surgeon I have dealt with has been top notch.
At the same time, I've had family in North Hawai'i, in Waimea, one in ER, one admitted (what an unbelievable month!), and their stock has gone way down with me. I used to rave about them, but I have found them cold and even judgmental, just the few I have dealt with, one an administrator.
My personal experience has been good with them. They are way nicer for testing than Hilo Radiologic. But for treating the human side of an illness, and respecting the ohana involved, I am voting for Hilo ....
The place is looking quite cheerful because of the Christmas decorations.
The rooms are definitely nicer at the newer facility in Waimea, but that's to be expected. Also, there is always some crazy person at Hilo, at least one -- which is not their fault ...
Currently they have a wall banger ... and ranter ... quite disruptive, bangs the wall all night.
There are many things for which people have to go to Oahu, and yes, it is scary when the person needs immediate help.
"And I'm sure it wouldn't interest anybody, outside of a small circle of friends ~ Phil Ochs
At the same time, I've had family in North Hawai'i, in Waimea, one in ER, one admitted (what an unbelievable month!), and their stock has gone way down with me. I used to rave about them, but I have found them cold and even judgmental, just the few I have dealt with, one an administrator.
My personal experience has been good with them. They are way nicer for testing than Hilo Radiologic. But for treating the human side of an illness, and respecting the ohana involved, I am voting for Hilo ....
The place is looking quite cheerful because of the Christmas decorations.
The rooms are definitely nicer at the newer facility in Waimea, but that's to be expected. Also, there is always some crazy person at Hilo, at least one -- which is not their fault ...
Currently they have a wall banger ... and ranter ... quite disruptive, bangs the wall all night.
There are many things for which people have to go to Oahu, and yes, it is scary when the person needs immediate help.
"And I'm sure it wouldn't interest anybody, outside of a small circle of friends ~ Phil Ochs