Kapi ‘ olani ’ s team launched the largest capital campaign in its history to make the Diamond Head Tower a reality . The tower is the first new hospital facility built for Kapi ‘ olani since the medical center opened on Punahou Street in 1978 . The community response was wonderful . One hundred and fifty spaces and rooms are named after the community leaders , businesses , physicians and employees who generously donated .
The Diamond Head Tower made an impact on care the moment the first patient walked through its doors . By the end of the year , all of the new department areas will have transitioned to the new space . The final department to move will be the neonatal intensive care unit as transferring each premature baby will require the assistance of entire medical teams .
Despite the incredible accomplishments of phase one , Kapi ‘ olani Health Foundation Chair Jeff Arce says that there is still much work to be done .
“ The plans are drawn up for the next 10 to 15 years ,” said Jeff . “ There are other areas that still require generous contributions in order to give every department in this hospital a welldeserved renovation or more space . This tower and the eventual rebuilding of the hospital is the future of health care in Hawai ‘ i . And the people of this community are the reason it is here .”
The Bingham building at Kapi ‘ olani was recently demolished , opening up construction for phase two and the next capital campaign . The fundraising needs for this new structure are still being determined as planners continue to finalize design plans .
HAWAI ‘ I ’ S LARGEST LOCAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY GIFTS $ 1 MILLION
Hawai ‘ i ’ s doctors , staff and future phsycians now have a new place to learn thanks to a generous donor . Nan , Inc . presented $ 1 million to Kapi ‘ olani Medical Center for Women & Children for its new auditorium .
" Kapi ‘ olani is a special place for our family as all of our daughters were born here ,” said Nan Chul Shin , founder of Nan , Inc ., Hawai ‘ i ’ s largest locally owned general contractor . “ We are honored to give back to the hospital that cared for our children as well as many of our employees ’ children .”
The 1,600-square-foot Nan , Inc . Auditorium will be a state-of-the-art venue , and the cornerstone of the new building ’ s conference center . The auditorium and additional meeting rooms , will further Kapi ‘ olani ’ s medical education and academic research efforts by providing more space for classes and training programs .
Nan started the company in 1990 , with just one laborer . He was a young entrepreneur with the modest dream of a chance to contribute to Hawai ‘ i ’ s future . In living out his dreams , the father of three says “ This new auditorium will facilitate the perfect environment for educating Hawai ’ i ’ s future physicians and other health care providers , who will then carry on to care for our children ’ s children .”
THE NAN , INC . AUDITORIUM FEATURES :
• 173 seats
• 7-by-12-foot video wall display made up of 9 commercial grade screens
• surround sound that gives optimal voice clarity throughout the seating area
• touchscreen at the podium which allows for presenters to point or draw directly on top of their presentations
• digitally enhanced wireless microphones and a simple touch panel interface allow for user-friendly presentations
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