Hilo Regional Medical Center reports May surplus, plans imaging upgrades

Jul 9, 2026

Hilo Regional Medical Center CEO Mister Whitaker told the Grant County Board the hospital had about $10.2 million in operating revenue and $10.3 million in operating expenses for May, producing an adjusted surplus of roughly $570,000; he outlined a $9.3 million capital budget focused on imaging upgrades including MRI replacements and bringing a PET/CT scanner in-house.

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Mister Whitaker, CEO of Hilo Regional Medical Center, presented the hospital’s May operational and financial report to the Grant County Board of Commissioners on July 9.

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