Dr. Jennifer Junnila Walker MD, MPH has a long and varied work experience. In 1996, they began their career as a Medical Corps Officer in the US Army. In 2011, they were the Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Commander at the US Army Health Clinic Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. From 2013-2015, they were the Chief of Clinical Operations at HQ US Pacific Command, where they advised and assisted the HQ USPACOM Command Surgeon, coordinated joint and combined health service support, and developed theater-wide medical policies. From 2015-2016, they were the Director of Graduate Medical Education at Womack Army Medical Center in Fort Bragg NC. Jennifer Junnila then returned to Hawaii in 2016 as the Medical Director and Family Medicine Residency Director (interim) at Hilo Medical Center. In 2022, they began their current role as Medical Director at Hilo Medical Center/East Hawaii Region, HHSC.
Jennifer Junnila Walker MD, MPH received their Bachelor of Science (BS) from Seattle University in 1989, followed by their Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1993. Jennifer Junnila furthered their education by earning their Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Washington in 2005.
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Hilo Medical Center It looks like JavaScript is disabled in your browser. For the best viewing experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. .vc_custom_1491990743177,.wpb_images_carousel,.hide { display: none; } Our physicians and staff at Hilo Medical Center are dedicated to improving our community’s health and well being. Click here to search our online database to find the right physician for you.Hilo Medical Center’s Emergency Department offers 24-hour emergency services intended to provide rapid treatment for people affected by sudden illness or trauma.At Hilo Medical Center’s Obstetric (OB) Unit, we welcome you and your family into our ohana as we strive to make your birthing experience safe and memorable.The employees of Hilo Medical Center, Hale Ho`ola Hamakua and Ka`u Hospitals live, play, and serve the citizens of their communities through the outstanding health care we provide. About Hilo Medical Center As the Big Island's leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care, Hilo Medical Center delivers a full range of services and programs on our 20-acre campus. Hilo Medical Center is licensed for 157 beds for acute care and 35 beds for long-term care. We have 1,100 employees and a medical staff comprised 250 community physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. With East Hawaii Health, a department of Ka'u Hospital, we have a network of 12 outpatient clinics offering primary and specialty care. The hospital is a Level III Trauma Center which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state that provides 24-hour care to more than 50,000 patients annually.Stay up to date with latest news, press releases and events at the Hilo Medical Center.Hilo Medical Center delivers a full range of services with a strong emphasis on patient satisfaction and aloha. We are committed to providing high-quality health care with the latest technology and expertise. Our culture of caring for our patients is to treat them as if they are our own family. Our services include: