Urgent Care Center Opens One-stop Service In Waipahu

‘Ekahi Urgent Care celebrated the grand opening of its Waipahu clinic Jan. 3 with a blessing, facility tour and staff meet-and-greet.

“Hawaii’s emergency rooms are overburdened, which creates long waits and increased health care costs for the patients,” stated ‘Ekahi Urgent Care’s medical director, Dr. Kevin Lum. “We are excited to give West Oahu residents and their ohana a fast and friendly alternative with high-quality care within an easy one-stop center.”

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Present at ‘Ekahi Urgent Care's Jan. 3 grand opening were (from left) Dean Hirata, state Sen. Clarence Nishihara, Dr. Kevin Lum, state Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz, Father Ed Barut, City Councilman Ron Menor, city managing director Roy Amemiya, Hank Wuh, Ellary Kim and Creighton Arita.

The new 2,200-square-foot care center will help area residents with “common non-life-threatening ailments such as the flu, sore throats, ear infections, bronchitis, low back pain and fractures.” The clinic also performs lab tests, school physicals, radiology services and sports medicine assistance.

Located at 94-229 Waipahu Depot St., Suite 101, it’s open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“The extended hours and immediate availability of care at ‘Ekahi Urgent Care provides convenience for patients,” explained Ellary Kim, CFO of SKAI Ventures.

“Our team of experienced physicians and staff will offer patients the best care possible and improve access, increase efficiency and reduce cost.”

For more information, call 380-2727 or visit ekahi-health.com.

Career opportunities also are available.

Email the care center at info@ekahihealth.com for details on possible employment.