HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-02-19 Letter to Sylvia Luke and Ty J.K. Cullen HB 527, HD1 Relating to Hawaii Health Systems CorporationHarry Kim
Mayor
County of Hawaii
Office of the Mayor
Wil Okabe
Managing Director
Barbara J. Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
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February 19, 2019
Representative Sylvia Luke, Chair
Committee on Finance
Representative Ty J.K. Cullen, Vice Chair
Committee on Finance
Dear Chair Luke, Vice Chair Cullen, and Committee Members:
RE: HB 527, HD1 Relating to the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation
Thank you for this opportunity to support the creation of a full-time catheterization laboratory at Hilo
Medical Center (HMC).
For better or worse, over the past few years, I have developed an ongoing and personal relationship
with HMC and a number of other medical institutions. HMC has given me excellent service, and Hawaii
should be very pleased with the quality of care it provides. However, it could do even more if more resources
were available, and better cardiac care has been identified as a priority.
Please act favorably on HB 527, HD1. Even better, please consider including funding for this important
service in the House version of the State budget.
Respectfully Submitted,
Harry Ki
MAYOR
County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.