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Committee backs feasibility study for a Volcano rural health clinic

Committee on Health · April 17, 2026
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Summary

The House Committee on Health voted to recommend SCR 21 SD1, which asks the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation East Hawaii Regional Health Care System to study establishing a rural clinic or comparable access point to serve Volcano. Supporters said local primary and urgent care are lacking and capital investment will be needed.

The House Committee on Health on April 17 recommended SCR 21 SD1, asking the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation East Hawaii Regional Health Care System to conduct a feasibility study on establishing a rural health clinic or comparable access point to serve the Volcano community.

Dan Brinkman, appearing by videoconference, told the committee the proposal aligns with regional strategic plans and would…

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