HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Straub Benioff Medical Center is undergoing a massive transformation, according to Hawaiʻi Pacific Health.
Hawaiʻi Pacific Health says the HMSA pledged $4 million to build a new facility on South King Street, marking their largest gift to Hawaiʻi Pacific Health and the first to Straub Benioff.
Phase one of the project is currently underway, with crews working on the parking structure that will more than triple the number of current parking stalls. The top of the new structure will also house a state-of-the-art conference center, which will be named after HMSA.
Ray Vara, the Hawaiʻi Pacific Health president and CEO said the two organizations share common goals around creating healthier communities, and the new space will help with preventative care, health education and improving community well-being.
The next part of construction will demolish the existing parking structure to make room for a new medical tower with an expanded Emergency Department, as well as larger patient and operating rooms.
“The campus of the future will drive toward healthier outcomes, not necessarily only taking care of people when they’re sick,” said HMSA President and CEO Mark Mugiishi. “This community center that we’re working on together is a perfect start to that. It’s a convening place where people can create meaningful relationships and partnerships.”
For more information regarding the project, visit FutureForwardStraub.org.