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Vision

 

• A new, world class, state of the art, full-service teaching hospital and medical center on Maui Hawaii
• Develop a community-based non-profit organization in partnership with an outstanding Hospital partner
• Provide Healthcare for all Maui County residents and visitors…regardless of their ability to pay
• Create new jobs, economic growth in our community
• Create an additional economic engine for Maui providing many high tech and living wave jobs

 

Mission

 

To provide unsurpassed healthcare equally to full and part-time residents and island visitors by blending the best of all medical traditions.

 

Name

 

The Malulani Name means "Under the Shelter or Protection of Heaven."  It was chosen to honor the work of Dr. Kwon and all of the people that supported this effort.  While many are discouraged, the organizers of the foundation have renewed commitment to bring the dream of a quality hospital to our island. Like the original Malulani, the Malulani Foundation remains committed to providing integrated care that will feature a blend of the best Western, Asian, complementary and alternative medicine traditions.

 

Benefits

 

• Creation of new jobs, educational opportunities, and industry—especially in the growing field of healthcare
• A vast number of construction industry jobs for our local trade labor
• Attraction of medical personnel with valuable experience and personal resources – a few of which are listed here:
  o Healthcare professionals
  o Biotechnology researchers
  o Medical devices/software designers
  o Clerical staff
  o Housekeeping staff o Management staff
  o Food services
  o Groundskeepers
  o Students
  o Many other careers will be available to the people of Maui
• “Medical Tourism” will develop with visitors arriving from the Mainland and Asia for medical treatments and evaluations.
• Complementary care approach can attract those who currently shun traditional medicine and enrich treatment options for all. Creation and promotion of healthy lifestyles, with the community health center providing examples and resources and setting community standards.

 

Market

 


• Maui’s population is estimated to grow from 154,834 in 2010 to 167,100 or more in 2015. This is a 12.1% increase from 2000. 
• An aging population will drive intense demand for hospital services. Over 26% of the Maui population is over 62 years old.
• Average daily census for visitors to Maui is between 40,000 to 50,000 people. Visitors to Maui will increase to 60,000 over the next ten years.