Announcing New Support Services Available for Families Dealing with Serious Illness

Hawaiʻi Care Choices Expands Kupu Palliative Care Services to North Hawaiʻi

We are pleased to announce the expansion of our Kupu Palliative Care Program into North Hawaiʻi, increasing access to compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals living with serious illness and the families who care for them.

Beginning February 2026, Kupu Palliative Care will be available through a dedicated clinic space located within the North Hawaiʻi Hospice office. This will extend palliative care services to those living in Hāmākua, Waimea, as well as North and South Kohala. This generous collaboration reflects a shared commitment to helping patients and families in North Hawaiʻi access the care and support they need, close to home.

Leadership from North Hawaiʻi Hospice highlighted the importance of the collaboration:

“This partnership with Hawaiʻi Care Choices expands the support available to our community,” said Faye Mitchell, Executive Director of North Hawaiʻi Hospice. “By welcoming Kupu Palliative Care into our space, we’re able to help patients and families in North Hawaiʻi receive compassionate, expert support earlier—when it can make a meaningful difference in their quality of life.” 

“We are both honored and excited to bring Kupu Palliative Care to North Hawaiʻi and to work with a trusted organization that shares our values of compassion, dignity, and community,” said Brenda Ho, CEO of Hawaiʻi Care Choices. “This expansion allows us to better serve our community by meeting them where they are and providing care that honors their goals and values.”

Through this expansion, patients in North Hawaiʻi will benefit from coordinated palliative care visits, interdisciplinary support, and increased access to specialized clinical expertise. The clinic-based model will offer both in-person and telehealth visits, promoting steady, connected care without interruptions, and flexibility for patients and caregivers.

We look forward to building strong relationships with community partners, providers, and families across North Hawaiʻi as the Kupu Palliative Care Program grows to meet the needs of the region.

Patients will be seen by appointment only; learn more or make an appointment today by calling (808) 969-1733.

Hawaiʻi Island’s Kupu Care Program Offers Palliative Care

Kupu Palliative Care focuses on relieving symptoms, supporting complex medical decision-making, and addressing the emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients and caregivers. Services are designed to complement curative and life-prolonging treatments and are available to individuals at various stages of serious illness.

For more information about Kupu Palliative Care, please visit hawaiicarechoices.org/palliative-care

About Hawaiʻi Care Choices

Hawaiʻi Care Choices is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing hospice, palliative care, and supportive services that enhance quality of life for individuals and families across Hawaiʻi. With a focus on compassionate, culturally responsive care, we support patients and their families at every stage of serious illness. Hawaiʻi Care Choices has been a trusted care provider serving the East Hawaiʻi community since 1983.