Dr. Jeuniece Sampson

Dr. Jeuniece Sampson, who joined Mālama I Ke Ola Health Center in 2023 as a family medicine physician, has been appointed as the organization’s chief medical officer.

Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Sampson earned her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada and completed her residency at Heritage Valley Family Medicine in Pennsylvania.

She served as the chief resident of her residency program at the onset of the COVID pandemic and was honored with the Resident Teacher of the Year award selected by her fellow residents.

During her time at Mālama I Ke Ola, Sampson has taken on pilot projects to implement in the adult medicine department, such as annual wellness visits for kupuna.

“I am incredibly honored to serve as the chief medical officer at Mālama I Ke Ola Health Center,” she said in a statement. “Embracing this role allows me to combine my love for people with my commitment to improving the well-being of our community, as well as our staff who work so incredibly hard to serve our island.

Sampson began her new role on Feb. 2. She replaces former Chief Medical Officer Andrew Van Wieren.

In her free time, she enjoys the beach, trying new restaurants, spending time with family and friends, cooking and traveling.