UPDATE: SEPT. 8, 2026 — 6:00pm
SMMH FOOD AND NUTRITION DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Due to the impacts of Hurricane Lowell, there is currently some uncertainty regarding food deliveries for the remainder of this week.
Despite potential disruptions, meals will continue to be provided for our patients and staff, as well as through the SMMH Congregate Meals program.
Our Food and Nutrition Department is working to maintain these important meal services for our community during this time.
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work through the impacts of the storm.
Please stay safe, Kauaʻi.
UPDATE: SEPT. 8, 2026 — 6:00pm
⚠️ HHSC KAUAʻI REGION CLINIC UPDATE
The Clinic at Līhuʻe and the Specialty Clinic at Kalāheo are currently without power.
Patients with scheduled appointments may call any HHSC Kauaʻi Region Clinic to check availability, reschedule an appointment, or ask about converting an appointment to a telehealth visit, when appropriate.
You may also call the HHSC Kaua‘i Region Call Center at (808) 338-8311 for assistance.
The Urgent Care at Poʻipū is closed due to loss of power until further notice.
For primary care needs, please contact any of our clinics to check availability. For emergency medical needs, please go to the nearest Emergency Department or call 911.
We continue to monitor conditions and will provide updates as they become available.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stay safe, Kauaʻi.
UPDATE: SEPT. 7, 2026 — 4:15
SMMH DIETARY DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Due to weather conditions, Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH) Congregate Meals and Meals on Wheels services are canceled tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our community, clients and staff.
Please continue to monitor HHSC Kauaʻi Region, the County of Kauaʻi (COK) and Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) for updates.
Please stay safe, Kauaʻi.
UPDATE: SEPT. 7, 2026 — 3:30pm
HHSC KAUAʻI REGION SERVICE UPDATE
Due to current and anticipated weather conditions, ALL HHSC KAUAʻI REGION CLINICS will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8.
This includes:
• The Clinic at Waimea
• The Clinic at Port Allen
• The Urgent Care at Poʻipū
• Specialty Clinic at Kalāheo
• The Clinic at Līhuʻe
• The Clinic at Kapaʻa
KAWAIOLA PHARMACY
Kawaiola Pharmacy will remain OPEN from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. tomorrow, September 8.
Located in the KVMH Clinic entrance lobby
(808) 338-2450
HOSPITAL SERVICES
Emergency Departments at Kauaʻi Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) and Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH) remain OPEN.
All other hospital offices and non-emergency services at KVMH and SMMH will be closed tomorrow.
We are continuing to monitor weather conditions and will provide updates as circumstances change.
Please monitor HHSC Kauaʻi Region, the County of Kauaʻi (COK) and Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) for the latest information.
Please stay safe, Kauaʻi.
Due to worsening weather conditions, Urgent Care at Poʻipū will close today at 12:00 p.m.
We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our patients and staff.
Please monitor updates from the County of Kauaʻi (COK) and Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) for the latest weather and emergency information.
KEMA: kauai.gov/KEMA
Please stay safe, Kauaʻi.
The Clinic at Kalaheo will be Temporarily Closed, starting Thursday 8/13/2026. For more information click here
HHSC Kauai Region is GOING CASHLESS – 9/1/2026
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The Kauai Region Healthcare Facilities were established in 1996 through the passage of Act 262 of the Hawaii State legislature. Through this passage, the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) was formed. As a part of the HHSC organization, the Kauai Region Healthcare Facilities are “safety-net” facilities that deliver essential medical care to surrounding communities serving everyone in need of medical attention, regardless of the patient’s ability to pay.
The Kauai Region Healthcare Facilities is comprised of the following hospitals and primary care clinics:
The Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) was named in honor of Kauai Veterans and has been a part of the community since 1957. KVMH is a full service Critical Access Hospital (CAH).
The Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH) originally opened in 1917 as a 50-bed hospital for local tuberculosis patients. In 1996, SMMH became part of the HHSC Kauai Region Healthcare Facilities. In 2005, SMMH became a CAH Hospital and opened a 24-hour emergency department.
Our primary care clinics are strategically located in various towns across the island and assist in providing easy access to healthcare for our Kauai island communities and visitors alike.
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