09-16-2008, 04:44 AM
Hilo Hospital? Not! Note that it lost it's hospital accreditation years ago. Is only allowed to call itself a medical center. There should be a clue there.
A true story: A friend's son was having headaches. Eventually he ended up in the ER at Hilo Medical Center. After an initial examination the parents were told that he had a brain tumor and would need immediate brain surgery. After consent, and surgery, the poor lad developed meningitis and a whole slew of complications. In the end, after the parents were told to get a priest and do the last rights thing, friends stepped up and the boy was removed and a real surgeon on the mainland was found. The boy lived, is healthy, and a great member of our community. If you really need serious medical assistance DO NOT GO THERE! you will be risking your life!
A true story: A friend's son was having headaches. Eventually he ended up in the ER at Hilo Medical Center. After an initial examination the parents were told that he had a brain tumor and would need immediate brain surgery. After consent, and surgery, the poor lad developed meningitis and a whole slew of complications. In the end, after the parents were told to get a priest and do the last rights thing, friends stepped up and the boy was removed and a real surgeon on the mainland was found. The boy lived, is healthy, and a great member of our community. If you really need serious medical assistance DO NOT GO THERE! you will be risking your life!