In 1859, Native Hawaiians were dying at such an alarming rate that Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV went door to door to collect money for what 150 years later is known as The Queen's Medical Center.

Emme Tominbang's new special "The Queen's Medical Center: 150 Years of Moments" looks back at the need for a facility to deal with the diseases and vitamin deficiencies decimating the population and how the hospital has carried out the royal couple's vision throughout its storied history.

The special premieres July 30 at 9 p.m. on KHON2 and will be rebroadcast Aug. 1 at 4 p.m.

For more information, visit www.emmeinc.com or call 947-6677.

— Advertiser Staff

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