Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center

Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center Providing Comprehensive Healthcare Services for West Oʻahu
Waianae I Nanakuli I Kapolei I Ewa I Waipahu

Serving the communities in West Oahu beginning in 1972, WCCHC will celebrate its 52th anniversary in 2024. From its start as a one-doctor office, the health center is the oldest of the fourteen community health centers in the state. WCCHC is a safety net for uninsured, medically underserved residents in West Oahu. Last year, supported by 150 of its medical providers, WCCHC served 35,000 individual

s thru ~195,000 visits using a “patient-centered healthcare home” model of care that integrates primary care, behavioral health, dental care, diagnostic services, specialty care, and more. WCCHC’s service area on the Waianae Coast includes a main center and three satellite clinics, a vision clinic, and six school-based health centers. The expanded service area outside of the Waianae Coast includes three clinics located in Kapolei, Ewa, and Waipahu.

The June 2026 newsletter is now available. Read about 2026 Chuck Wothke Health Career Scholarship recipients and recogni...
06/01/2026

The June 2026 newsletter is now available. Read about 2026 Chuck Wothke Health Career Scholarship recipients and recognize the contributions of Colleen Hanabusa to healthcare and community development across Hawaiʻi, 2026 WCCHC Board of Directors Executive Committee, expanded walk-in clinic hours in Waiʻanae and Kapolei, recent graduate recognitions, and upcoming community events including the West Oʻahu Kūpuna Resource Fair and June Talk Story Tuesdays. Click here to read: https://www.wcchc.com/Newsletter

✨2026 Chuck Wothke Health Career Scholarship Award Presentation✨On May 19, WCCHC Board of Directors hosted the annual Ch...
05/30/2026

✨2026 Chuck Wothke Health Career Scholarship Award Presentation✨

On May 19, WCCHC Board of Directors hosted the annual Chuck Wothke Health Career Scholarship Award Presentation to honor the 2026 Chuck Wothke Health Career Scholarship Recipients.

The Chuck Wothke Health Career Scholarship honors the legacy of Chuck Wothke, a founder and dedicated WCCHC Board Member whose vision helped create opportunities for generations of students from our community. The scholarship has now supported more than 150 students pursuing health career programs in Hawaiʻi and across the country.

Mahalo to our Board of Directors for their continued support of the next generation of healthcare professionals from West Oʻahu, and congratulations again to our scholarship recipients. We are proud of all that you have accomplished and look forward to supporting your educational journey.

✨WCCHC’s 2026 Chuck Wothke Health Career Scholarship Recipients✨ The Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center is proud ...
05/30/2026

✨WCCHC’s 2026 Chuck Wothke Health Career Scholarship Recipients✨

The Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Chuck Wothke Health Career Scholarship. This annual scholarship is in honor of the late Chuck Wothke, a founding member of the Health Center and a dedicated WCCHC Board Member.

Chuck was a passionate advocate for education and healthcare training opportunities for Wai‘anae Coast residents. To date, more than 150 college-bound residents have benefited from the financial support provided by the Chuck Wothke Scholarship, which aids students pursuing health career programs both in Hawai‘i and on the mainland.

Congratulations to the 2026 Recipients:

• Gabrielle Brown
• Kiana Cueto
• Caitlin Cusack
• Zoey Debutiaco
• Nikole Ann Jose
• Kealani Kaalouahi
• Shanai Koli
• Jhenelyn Lacara
• Theo Dominic Morella
• Holly Ann Naholowaa-Klinger
• Catalina Naki-Alforte
• Hanohano Plunkett
• Angelica Raza-Furtado
• Tamara Simmons
• Kylee-Ray Tactacan
• Caitlynn Yamada

We are proud to invest in these recipients' healthcare career journey. We look forward to seeing all that they will accomplish and the difference they will make in the future.

Save the date! Join u for the inaugural West Oʻahu Kūpuna Resource Fair, presented by Project Dāna.Kūpuna and caregivers...
05/27/2026

Save the date! Join u for the inaugural West Oʻahu Kūpuna Resource Fair, presented by Project Dāna.

Kūpuna and caregivers are invited to connect with local organizations, companies, and nonprofits and learn about resources available to support health, wellness, and aging in our community.

Saturday, June 13, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
WCCHC Dining Pavilion
86-260 Farrington Hwy
Waiʻanae, HI 96792

Come and enjoy free refreshments, live demonstrations, educational classes, and kūpuna resource booths.

This event is free and open to the public.

Mahalo to Project Dāna for bringing this resource fair to the Waiʻanae Coast. This event is proudly supported by Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center and HMSA.

💐 In observance of Memorial Day, WCCHC clinics and departments will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2025. However, our Emer...
05/24/2026

💐 In observance of Memorial Day, WCCHC clinics and departments will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2025. However, our Emergency Department will remain open 24/7 for urgent care needs. If you need to reach your provider after hours, please call the Physicians Exchange at (808) 524-2575.

Our team at WCCHC honors and remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Today we celebrate Medical Coder Day and mahalo our Medical Coding ʻOhana for the essential role they play in supporting...
05/23/2026

Today we celebrate Medical Coder Day and mahalo our Medical Coding ʻOhana for the essential role they play in supporting accurate documentation and compliant coding practices.

Medical coders play an essential behind-the-scenes role in keeping health care moving. Their accuracy, attention to detail, verification, and knowledge help translate patient medical records into universal codes that support proper reimbursement, reporting, and continuity across our health center.

Mahalo to our Medical Coding Team for your hard work, expertise, and commitment to serving our patients, providers, and community every day.

Congratulations to the 2026 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduates from the UH Hilo School of Nursing Waiʻanae C...
05/23/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduates from the UH Hilo School of Nursing Waiʻanae Cohort.

On May 3, family, faculty, staff, and community members gathered at the WCCHC Dining Pavilion to celebrate the graduates and recognize the hard work, dedication, and commitment that brought them to this milestone.

These students trained across our clinics and community, building the knowledge and experience needed to care for patients and serve Hawaiʻi’s communities with compassion and professionalism. For over 12 years, WCCHC has partnered with the UH Hilo School of Nursing.

We are proud to have been part of their journey and look forward to seeing the impact they will make in healthcare.

Congratulations to the following Bachelor of Science Nursing graduates:
• Angelica Lutrania Adameczek
• Lori Amina
• Cynthia Carino-Bocoboc
• Serena Carter
• Kyrcee Christensen
• Jaelyn Kelly-Lozada
• Pilialoha Kekipi-Nuʻuanu
• Chantel Molina
• Kody-Ryan Tactacan

Through partnerships like the one we have with UH Hilo, WCCHC continues to invest in our community’s workforce development to create new healthcare career opportunities for individuals on the Waiʻanae Coast and across Hawaiʻi.

West Oahu Community Health - Kapolei Behavioral Health clinic will be closed on Friday, May 22, 2026.
05/22/2026

West Oahu Community Health - Kapolei Behavioral Health clinic will be closed on Friday, May 22, 2026.

Mahalo to the Hawaiʻi State Legislature for supporting healthcare access in West Oʻahu.WCCHC is grateful to receive $300...
05/21/2026

Mahalo to the Hawaiʻi State Legislature for supporting healthcare access in West Oʻahu.

WCCHC is grateful to receive $300,000 in Grant-in-Aid (GIA) funding to strengthen our Medicaid Readiness Plan ahead of Medicaid enrollment and redetermination changes taking effect in 2027.

This funding will help expand enrollment & redetermination support for patients across our clinics and community outreach efforts, strengthen Medicaid enrollment & redetermination follow-up systems, and support the development of a West Oʻahu Social Services Resource Hub.

For many families in our community, Medicaid coverage is essential to accessing healthcare. This investment will help patients navigate the necessary requirements to maintain coverage, reduce barriers to care, and connect more residents with the healthcare services they need.

Mahalo to the Hawaiʻi State Legislature for supporting the health and wellbeing of our community.

Mahalo to everyone who came out to Saturday's Free Keiki Car Seat Check-Up & Installation event at Waiʻanae Mall.Familie...
05/20/2026

Mahalo to everyone who came out to Saturday's Free Keiki Car Seat Check-Up & Installation event at Waiʻanae Mall.

Families met were assisted with certified technicians to check car seat safety, receive hands-on guidance, and help make sure keiki are traveling safely and securely.

Mahalo to our partners, volunteers, and community members who helped make this weekend's event possible and continue supporting the health and safety of West Oʻahu families.

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86-260 Farrington Highway
Waianae, HI
96792

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