2018-04-26 Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim is in stable condition, weighing options on procedures -- press release

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Wil Okabe Managing Director Harry Kim Mayor Barbara J. Kossow Deputy Managing Director County of Hawai‘i Office of the Mayor 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603  Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720  (808) 961-8211  Fax (808) 961-6553 KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy., Bldg C  Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740 (808) 323-4444  Fax (808) 323-4440 April 26, 2018 NEWS RELEASE Hawai'i County Mayor Harry Kim in Stable Condition, Weighing Options regarding Procedure Hawai'i County Mayor Harry Kim is in stable condition at The Queens Medical Center in Honolulu, as he weighs options regarding a procedure after being medevaced after experiencing chest pains early Thursday. As of late afternoon on Thursday, there was no diagnosis, said Wil Okabe, the County’s Managing Director, who is serving as Acting Mayor while the Mayor is on sick leave. “Harry’s in stable condition and they’re looking at a procedure,” Okabe said. “They’ll give him some options later on today or tomorrow.” The Mayor has been undergoing tests, and was not accepting visits for the time being. “We want to respect his privacy and let him rest as we wait for the doctor’s determination on what the next steps are,” Okabe said. The 78-year-old Mayor drove himself to Hilo Medical Center around 4:30 a.m. and proceeded to call Managing Director Wil Okabe and other staff to notify them of the situation. He was medevaced to Oahu around 6:45 a.m. The Mayor has had three previous heart attacks, and underwent quadruple bypass surgery in 2008. “We’ve had an outpouring of people calling, emailing and on social media telling us how much Harry means to them,” Okabe said. “Harry is very grateful for all of the good wishes and prayers, and so are we.” County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.