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| Straub Medical Center | |
|---|---|
| Name | Straub Medical Center |
| Location | Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Country | United States |
| Type | Private, non-profit |
| Founded | 1921 |
| Beds | 159 |
Straub Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit hospital located in Honolulu, Hawaii that provides tertiary and quaternary care on Oʻahu. Founded in the early 20th century, the medical center developed into a regional referral center with services spanning inpatient, outpatient, and specialty care. Straub has played a role in Hawaii health systems alongside institutions such as The Queen's Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente facilities, and Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women and Children.
Straub began as a small clinic in 1921 and evolved through expansions and mergers during the 20th century, influenced by health developments tied to Territory of Hawaii history and the dynamics of Honolulu growth. The institution navigated public health challenges including responses to 1918 influenza pandemic precedents and later federal programs such as the Hill–Burton Act. Leadership and philanthropy from figures connected to Hawaii Medical Association networks contributed to capital campaigns that paralleled hospital construction trends observed at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Mayo Clinic. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries Straub adjusted to regulatory shifts influenced by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services policies and statewide initiatives led by the Hawaii State Department of Health. Corporate reorganization and alignment with other health systems echoed consolidation patterns seen in mergers involving Baylor Scott & White Health and HCA Healthcare while retaining local governance.
Straub’s campus includes inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, an emergency department, and specialty centers similar in scope to services at Stanford Health Care and Massachusetts General Hospital. Facilities encompass surgical suites equipped for procedures comparable to those performed at Cleveland Clinic centers, imaging departments using modalities employed by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and laboratory services paralleling standards at Mayo Clinic Laboratories. The emergency department coordinates with Honolulu Emergency Services and aeromedical partners akin to AirCare programs, while rehabilitation services mirror practices at Shriners Hospitals for Children and MossRehab. Ancillary services include pharmacy operations modeled after Walgreens Boots Alliance partnerships and telemedicine platforms similar to Teladoc Health implementations.
Specialty care at Straub spans cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, and gastroenterology, aligning clinical pathways used at Mount Sinai Health System, UCLA Health, Northwestern Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and NYU Langone Health. Cardiac programs collaborate with interventional techniques found at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, while oncology services integrate protocols derived from National Cancer Institute guidelines and multidisciplinary tumor boards like those at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Orthopedic and spine care adopt practices seen at Hospital for Special Surgery and Rush University Medical Center. Women's health services coordinate care models similar to Brigham and Women's Hospital and Obstetrical Society of Hawaii partnerships that reflect regional maternal health priorities.
Straub engages in clinical research and continuing medical education activities that connect with academic centers such as University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and professional societies including American Medical Association and American Heart Association. Research initiatives have addressed population health issues relevant to Pacific Islander communities, drawing on demographic studies like those from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and collaborations reminiscent of projects at John A. Burns School of Medicine. Educational programs for residents, fellows, nurses, and allied health staff follow accreditation frameworks associated with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and American Nurses Credentialing Center. Clinical trials and registry participation reflect methodologies employed at ClinicalTrials.gov-listed institutions and cooperative groups similar to SWOG Cancer Research Network.
Straub maintains affiliations and partnerships with regional and national entities including academic partners such as the John A. Burns School of Medicine, referral relationships with The Queen's Health Systems, and collaborative ties with insurance and care networks like Hawaii Medical Service Association and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. It has worked with federal agencies such as Department of Veterans Affairs on veterans’ health initiatives and with emergency preparedness programs connected to Federal Emergency Management Agency. Partnerships for specialized services have resembled arrangements seen between Cleveland Clinic and community hospitals, while telehealth and informatics collaborations align with vendors common to Epic Systems Corporation and national health information exchanges like CommonWell Health Alliance.
Straub has earned community-based recognitions and accreditations comparable to honors conferred by organizations such as The Joint Commission, U.S. News & World Report rankings, and specialty awards from societies like the American College of Cardiology and American College of Surgeons. Quality improvement recognitions have paralleled awards from Leapfrog Group and safety initiatives akin to those promoted by Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Employee and nursing excellence acknowledgments mirror designations by Magnet Recognition Program participants and regional business awards from bodies similar to Hawaii Business Magazine.
Straub conducts community outreach programs focused on chronic disease prevention, emergency preparedness, and health screenings, engaging community groups such as Hawaiʻi Pacific Health affiliates, local tribal organizations, and nonprofit partners like American Red Cross. Public health interventions reflect practices used in campaigns by World Health Organization guidelines and state-level initiatives through the Hawaii State Department of Health. Community education, mobile clinics, and culturally informed care models draw on collaborations resembling those between Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems and academic public health units.
Category:Hospitals in Hawaii Category:Buildings and structures in Honolulu Category:Organizations established in 1921