- Sat Jul 17, 2021 6:26 am
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Queen Kapiolani established the Kapiolani Maternity Home in 1890 to ensure the women and children of Hawaii had access to proper quality health care. Though the queen had no children of her own, she cherished the Hawaiian concept of ohana and the role the mother played in nourishing, rearing and caring for the family unit. Therefore, she made it her life’s mission to better the health of her people by starting at the source – improving childbirth for mothers and babies. In 2020, Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children honors our founder’s legacy by taking pause to reflect on our history of being Hawaii’s maternity leader for 130 years. Join us in celebrating Kapiolani Medical Center's 130th Maternity Anniversary as we continue to create a healthier Hawaii for future generations of mothers, children and families.