E ʻŌpū Aliʻi
Have the Heart of a Chief
Lessons From our Founders
Explore a collection of insightful moʻoʻōlelo (lesson-based stories) at The Queen's Health Systems. Uncover the essence of our founders, The Queen's Health Systems' mission, and more. Join us on this enriching journey.
Welcome to E ʻŌpū Aliʻi
Gain a deeper understanding of what moʻolelo o nā aliʻi truly means. Watch this introduction video to learn how these cherished stories honor our aliʻi and continue to guide us today.
He Momi
He Momi for QHS is a collection of articles that introduce Hawaiian words or short phrases through moʻolelo, or stories. He Momi, a pearl, is a metaphor for a Hawaiian word. Much like the precious nature of a pearl, the hope is that by learning a little bit, just a little bit, small as a pearl, about a Hawaiian word, and how that word or phrase may connect to our mission, healthcare, Hawaiian history or culture, you will be able to sew many pearls together into a beautiful lei that you can keep close to your poli, your bosom.
Love is like a cleansing dew.
Sovereignty, independence, life.
Companion, friend, associate.
To remember, to commemorate.
Our Commitment to Hawaiʻi
Our mission is to fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawaiʻi. We achieve this through our vision of being the preeminent health care system of the Pacific by providing superior patient care that is continually advanced through education and research.