On July 1, 2024, Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc. (DLS), the largest locally owned medical lab in Hawai‘i, opened outpatient service centers on the Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital campuses. Both new DLS sites are now available to patients with doctor’s orders for laboratory testing.

Kona Community Hospital

New Location

DLS `Ohana Cottage

79-1019 Haukapila St, Kealakekua, HI 96750 Phone: 808-324-6140
Fax: 808-324-7509 Hours of Operation Mon - Fri: 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM
(Closed for Lunch: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM)

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Kohala Hospital

New Location

54-383 Hospital Road, Kapa`au, HI 96755 Phone: 808-889-7967
Fax: 808-889-1922 Hours of Operation Mon - Fri: 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
(Closed for Lunch: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM)
Sat, Sun: 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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Improving Access to Laboratory Services

“We are excited to be growing our presence on Hawai‘i Island and improving access to top quality laboratory services to the people of Kona and Kohala,” says Mark Wasielewski, DLS President. “DLS is looking forward to welcoming new patients and deepening our roots in this beautiful community.” Wasielewski has been living in Kona for the past three months and will continue to do so to ensure a successful launch.

Continuity of Care

“It is our mission to provide high-quality healthcare to the people of Hawaiʻi,” said Clayton McGhan, CEO of the West Hawaiʻi Region that includes Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital. “Our partnership with DLS allows us to fulfill that mission by giving our community a continuity of care from the lab to doctors to the hospital, if needed, because all can access lab results through our shared electronic medical records system.”

About Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital

Kona Community Hospital, established in 1914, boasts 94 acute care beds and offers 24-hour emergency and level III trauma services. With a dedicated workforce exceeding 600 employees, the hospital has been a cornerstone of healthcare in the region for over a century. Kohala Hospital provides acute care, skilled nursing and emergency services. The mission of these hospitals is to provide a healing environment to all the people of Hawai`i.

DLS: Onsite Hospital Laboratory Operator

DLS and Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital, members of the Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), officially launched their partnership, which was announced late last year. As of June 29, 2024, DLS is the onsite laboratory operator for these hospitals.