Julie began her career as a teacher and educator after earning a Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees from Linfield College in Oregon. A lifetime resident of the Hamakua Coast and Hilo, she later served as coordinator for the elderly nutrition/meals on wheels program, and director posts for including Director of Parks and Recreation for County of Hawai`i. For over 20 years Julie has been an active member of area community service organizations including Salvation Army, St. Joseph’s School Board, Hawai’i Housing Authority, Chinese Civic Association of Hawai`i and the Zonta Club of Hilo. She has served as a member of the Hilo Medical Center Foundation since 2008 and as Chair from 2012-2016. In January of 2016, Governor Ige appointed Julie to the HHSC Corporate Board as the State-wide “At Large” member and she currently serves as the HHSC Board Chair.
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Hilo Medical Center
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: