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Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii (December 8, 2021) – Maui Health Foundation is pleased to announce a one-million-dollar gift from Wayne and Nan Kocourek for dedicated use towards the Maui Memorial Medical Center (MMMC) Emergency Department.

MMMC has the second busiest emergency department in the state with more than 52,000 patient visits each year. As a Hawaii State Designated Level III Trauma Center, the MMMC emergency department team provides care for emergent medical needs 24/7, many of which include traumatic injuries that require a higher level of specialized treatment and medical technologies to save lives. Wayne and Nan Kocourek understand the importance of this care and have gifted one million dollars to help MMMC’s emergency department continue to evolve and expand to meet the growing and changing needs of our community.

The Kocoureks have been full- and part-time residents on Maui for more than 30 years and recognize the importance of having world class health care available and accessible on island for residents and visitors alike.

"We are extremely excited that there is planning in progress to expand emergency services at Maui Memorial Medical Center! Whether you are a full- or part-time resident, or a visitor, you should feel confident that you have the best medical care right here on Maui! We feel blessed to be able to contribute to this project financially,” the Kocoureks say of their gift.

Nan Kocourek adds, “We hope that others will be inspired to give and help ensure our loved ones will always have access to state-of-the-art equipment and care! You never know when you or a loved one may need medical care on Maui. With your help, Maui Memorial Medical Center can continue to provide the best care to whoever needs it!"

The Kocourek’s gift will be used to help meet the increasing demands of the emergency department, which has seen increased patient visits every year. To enhance patient care and improve patient flow, the generous gift will help fund the purchase of new equipment, and implementation of advanced technology and services that will benefit the entire Maui community.

“The emergency department is often the front door of any hospital, including MMMC,” said Mike Rembis, Maui Health CEO. “It is vital our health care team provides the safest, most compassionate care with the best technologies available to them to deliver that care. We are extremely grateful to Wayne and Nan Kocourek for their incredibly generous gift – a gift that will undoubtedly help save lives.”

Press photo(s) attached: (high-res images available upon request)

1. Wayne and Nan Kocourek photo

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About Maui Health Foundation
Maui Health Foundation is dedicated to the philanthropic support of the Maui Health hospitals. Our Foundation works hand in hand with Maui Health to be a lifeline for our patients by supporting patient care, advancing programs and technology, and creating healing environments for all who walk through our doors. Your donations support the health of our islands’ communities as well as Maui Health employees and can include gifts of cash, property or securities, corporate grants, bequests, and employer matching contributions. For more information visit mauihealth.org/foundation.

About Maui Health
Maui Health, aka Maui Health System, community hospitals and associated clinics affiliated with Kaiser Permanente, includes Maui Memorial Medical Center, Kula Hospital, Lanai Community Hospital and associated clinics, and serves the people of Maui and Lanai. The facilities under Maui Health employ nearly 1700 Maui County residents, partner with over 450 hospital-based physicians, clinicians, and community-based primary and specialty physicians, and are open to all patients regardless of health insurance coverage. Maui Health is committed to delivering high quality, affordable, patient-centered health care and improving the health of the community. Maui Health is supported by Kaiser Permanente’s industry-leading technology systems, evidence-based medicine and nationally recognized care quality. For more information, visit mauihealth.org.