WILCOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HOSTS “WALK AROUND THE BLOCK WITH A DOC” ON APRIL 18

Wilcox Memorial Hospital invites the public to walk one-mile around the Wilcox campus with pain management specialist Eric Grigsby, MD, on Saturday, April 18, at 7 a.m., and then stay for a healthy breakfast and tips on how to manage chronic pain.
Grigsby opened the Spine and Pain Center of Kaua‘i in 2014 to address the needs of chronic pain patients, their loved ones and families. He offers treatment and support for those suffering from chronic pain while working closely with Wilcox Memorial Hospital, where he performs outpatient surgical procedures.
To register for the walk, call 245-1198. If you need special assistance, call at least 48 hours prior to the event.

About Wilcox Memorial Hospital
Founded in 1938, Wilcox Memorial Hospital is a not-for-profit hospital dedicated to providing the Kaua‘i community with accessible, quality health care. Wilcox is the largest medical facility on Kaua‘i and has been recognized as one of the nation’s best small hospitals. It offers island residents and visitors 22 specialties with more than 180 physicians on staff and over 500 employees. It is a state-of-the art acute care facility with a full suite of services including emergency, OB/GYN, pediatrics, cardiology, gastroenterology, orthopedics, neurology, internal medicine, family practice, and urology. The hospital has 72 acute care beds, including seven intensive care beds, four birthing suites, 20 same-day surgery beds and a 20-bed emergency department. In 2014, the Joint Commission recognized Wilcox Memorial Hospital as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures. In 2014, the American Heart Association recognized Wilcox in three areas of excellence: stroke (S) – gold award, heart failure (HF) – silver award, and atrial fibrillation (AFIB) – participating hospital. Healthgrades also named Wilcox among the top 10 percent in the nation for outstanding patient experience in 2014. Wilcox Memorial Hospital, together with Kaua‘i Medical Clinic and the Wilcox Health Foundation, is affiliated with Hawai‘i Pacific Health, the state’s largest health care provider. Learn more at wilcoxhealth.org