The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has awarded a $5 million grant to support the development of the new Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Cancer Center at the Moanalua Medical Center in Honolulu. The funding is intended to strengthen cancer care infrastructure, specifically enhancing key patient-facing areas within the planned oncology wing as part of a broader expansion project aimed at improving treatment capacity and patient experience in Hawaii.
The grant will primarily be used to develop and equip infusion bays and patient care areas within the new hematology and medical oncology facility. These spaces are central to cancer treatment, where patients spend extended time receiving therapies such as chemotherapy and other infusion-based treatments. The goal is to create a more comfortable, healing-centered environment that supports both patients and their families during care.
The new cancer center at Moanalua is currently under construction and is expected to significantly expand the hospital’s oncology services. Once completed, it will increase capacity for cancer treatment, modernize care delivery, and improve access to integrated services such as laboratory and pharmacy support within the same facility. The design emphasizes a patient-centered approach that combines advanced clinical care with improved physical environments.
Leaders from Kaiser Permanente Hawaii and the Helmsley Charitable Trust emphasized the importance of ensuring that patients can receive high-quality cancer care close to home, especially in a region where access to specialized oncology services is critical. The project reflects a shared commitment to improving health outcomes, expanding access to advanced treatment options, and supporting long-term investments in cancer care infrastructure across Hawaii.
