It began as a dream over 50 years ago.

That's when Dr. Joseph Nishimoto, "Dr. Joe," returned to Hawaii with his wife Maude, to practice medicine in Aiea and Pearl City. As the community grew, he envisioned a state-of-the-art hospital here so that Leeward families wouldn't have to drive into town for medical care.

The road to achieving that vision spanned eight years and took the efforts of many. Most importantly, the community shared in Dr. Joe's vision. The planning group successfully collected 13,000 signatures on a petition to help secure state approval for development of the new Leeward facility. The hospital known today as Kapi'olani Medical Center at Pali Momi opened in 1989. "It's so important for families to know they can receive quality care close to home. With Kapi'olani here they can. That's gratifying to me," says Dr. Joe.

Since then, Pali Momi has made significant strides to bring the latest technology and innovative programs to Leeward Oahu, providing services in the community, where it's needed, and attracting more than 400 physicians to its medical staff.

As a community-based hospital, Pali Momi provides residents with the best of both worlds – the latest medical care with a unique personal touch. Our team of physicians, nurses, technologists and other providers all share in Pali Momi’s mission to improve and advocate for the health and well-being of our neighbors on Oahu.