About Maui Memorial Medical Center

It originally opened in 1884 as "Malulani" (Protection of Heaven) by Queen Kapiolani. In 1927, the County of Maui assumed financial responsibility for Malulani Hospital. In 1952, a new 140-bed Central Maui Memorial Hospital, dedicated to Maui's fallen veterans, opened its doors.

In 1956, with the closing of Paia, Puunene, and Lahaina plantation hospitals, all acute hospital care was consolidated under Central Maui Memorial Hospital. In 1963, the hospital changed its name to Maui Memorial Hospital and, in 1966, operations were transferred from the County of Maui's purview to the State of Hawaii. In 1998, the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation was created by the Legislature to oversee the administration of MMH and the other 11 rural hospitals, then under the control of the Department of Health, Division of Community Hospitals. In 1998, Maui Memorial Hospital was renamed Maui Memorial Medical Center to reflect the broader range of services it offered.

MMMC employs more than 1000 employees and has 200 attending physicians, and it is also supported through community donations to non-profit organizations: MMMC Foundation and Hospital Auxiliary

A new wing was opened in October 2007. The 75,000 sq. ft. Kahului Tower has four levels. With the addition of the new wing, the total bed count for the hospital is 231 and many of the existing floors on the Wailuku Tower are being upgraded too.

Features of the new Kahului Tower

LEVEL A - Named Kawaiola meaning "Water of Life" . Name derived with the assistance of a local kupuna.

• New lobby and admitting/registration area with four individual offices for privacy. Cashier and discharge lounge.
• New Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy department with gym. Daily living training rooms, private treatment rooms and an additional 2000 sq. ft.
• The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts has commissioned a glass wall by glass artist Rick Mills. The art piece is scheduled for installation behind the front desk in December

LEVEL 1 - Kahoolawe South - New ambulatory surgery center (SurgiCenter), with four procedure rooms, including two fully equipped endoscopy suites and 20 patient holding rooms.

LEVEL 2 - Lanai South - New Intensive Care Unit (ICU) –16 additional beds (for a new total of 29) – rooms will be larger and will have sofa/sleepers to accommodate family members on overnight stays.

LEVEL 3 - Molokai South - New 24-bed medical/surgical unit.

(Each unit has expanded community/family support and waiting room areas.)

What's Next for Maui Memorial?

We have begun an Emergency Department expansion project that we will be breaking ground for in December 2006, with expected completion in early 2008. When completed it will add:
•  9 exam/treatment rooms for a total of 30 rooms
•  Additional triage room (2 total)
•  Additional 6200 sq. ft.
•  Larger waiting room and new patient support areas
•  Outdoor garden/sitting area
•  Patient/family consultation room