The Maui News

WAILUKU, HI–The Hawaii Medical Service Association announced today a solution to address the obstetrician shortage on Maui through a unique partnership with Malama I Ke Ola Health Center, Queen’s University Medical Group (Queen’s), and Hawaii Independent Physicians Association (Hawaii IPA).

HMSA’s immediate, short-term solution for expectant Maui moms impacted by the obstetrician shortage included arranging travel and appointments for them to receive care on Oahu with Queen’s physicians. Understandably, flying to Oahu is not always ideal during pregnancy.

“We believe maternity care is vitally important and HMSA is committed to ensuring our members have access to quality, affordable care,” said Stefanie Park, M.D., vice president and chief medical officer, HMSA. “We are grateful to our health care provider partners who stepped up to create this solution for our Maui moms and hope this is the start of greater stability and access to care on Maui.”

Malama I Ke Ola Health Center, a well-established federally qualified health center, has expanded its capacity to accommodate all moms on Maui who need care on-island.  The Health Center is located at 1881 Nani Street in Wailuku and they can be reached at 808-871-7772.