New Location and Partnership in Kaua’i
Expanding Healthcare Services in Kaua‘i: A New Chapter Begins
Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc. (DLS) has entered a new partnership with Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) to operate hospital laboratory services onsite at Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) in Waimea and Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH) in Kapa‘a to enhance patient services. “We are proud to bring Kaua‘i high quality lab services islandwide,” said Lance Segawa, HHSC Kaua‘i Region Chief Executive Officer.
New Outpatient Centers for Comprehensive Testing
On January 2, DLS opened its outpatient Patient Service Center (PSC) in the Kawaiola Medical Building at KVMH. The PSC lab at SMMH will open in early 2024. Both labs will provide comprehensive testing for infectious diseases, drugs, pathogens, genetic disorders, women’s wellness, and more.
Improving Accessibility and Convenience for Kaua‘i Residents
“One of the benefits of this partnership is that individuals living from Kapa‘a to the North Shore, who previously had to travel to Lihu‘e for lab services, will be able to utilize the lab at Samuel Mahelona,” noted Segawa. “This convenience will save families precious time and resources.”
A Commitment to Local Employment and Community Health
Previous to this partnership, SMMH did not provide in-house laboratory services, and KVMH operated an onsite laboratory with two employees, who were offered employment by DLS.
“KVMH and SMMH have a great and long history of providing vital services to their patients and we are excited to become an integral part of that,” stated Mark Wasielewski, DLS President. “We look forward to expanding our services to the people of Kaua‘i and improving their access to top quality healthcare.”
DLS: A Trusted Name in Hawai‘i’s Medical Community
DLS is the largest locally-owned medical lab in Hawai‘i and has served Kaua‘i since 1994. The KVMH and SMMH DLS labs add to their current locations in Kalaheo and Lihu‘e.
Join Our Team: Career Opportunities in Kaua‘i
Career opportunities are available at the KVMH and SMMH labs.
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Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital’s new onsite laboratory operated by Diagnostic Laboratory Services opened on Jan. 2 and will provide comprehensive lab services to the community. L to R: Garan Ito, DLS – VP of Business Development & Clinical Laboratory Integration, Christine Asato – Regional Chief Financial Officer, Lance Segawa – Regional Chief Executive Officer, Kasey Ozaki, DLS – Field Operations Supervisor, Reyn Nakayama, DLS – Manager of Field Supervisor
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