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March 13, 2020
Representative John M. Mizuno, Chair
Representative Bertrand Kobayashi, Vice Chair
Committee on Health
Hawaii State Legislature
Dear Chair Mizuno, Vice-Chair Kobayashi, and Committee Members:
RE: SB 2617, SD1 Relating to Emergency Services.
Ka'u Hospital is a small rural facility serving a very large geographic area.
Although the traditional population centers of Pahala and Naalehu are fairly stable, the
number of residents in Ocean View has grown enormously (including a large
Micronesian population), and so has traffic (and the potential for traffic-related injuries).
While Ocean View can be serviced by either Ka'u Hospital or Kona Community
Hospital, the need for urgent care in Ka'u is clear.
I know you have limited resources and unlimited demands, but SB 2617, SD1
would constitute a small investment of funds with life-saving rewards. I hope you will
approve it.
Respectfully Submitted,
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MAYOR
County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.