KTA Super Stores has announced the opening of KTA Pharmacy, Ponahawai, the first stand-alone pharmacy location under the KTA Super Stores brand.
The 1,200-square-foot retail space will offer a wide range of pharmacy services, including prescription services, vaccines, and wellness resources aimed at enhancing health care access for the local community.
Located in the Ka Waena Lapa‘au Medical Center at 670 Ponahawai St., Suite 211, this small-format store represents KTA’s first stand-alone pharmacy and a new approach to community health care, combining a full-service pharmacy with a modern convenience store.
The newly renovated space offers an array of services, including:
— Medication synchronization, prescription transfers, and immunizations;
— Diabetes prevention and self-management classes;
— A pharmacy mobile app for prescription refills and direct messaging with pharmacy staff;
— Fresh grab-and-go meals and grocery items;
— Convenient access to health and beauty products, beverages and snacks.
“Our local community’s health has always been a cornerstone of KTA’s mission,” Megan Arbles, director of Pharmacy Operations at KTA Super Stores, said in a press release. “KTA Pharmacy, Ponahawai, expands on that legacy by offering not only essential pharmacy services but also a space to promote healthy living through education and local collaboration.”
KTA Pharmacy, Ponahawai, is surrounded by primary care provider offices, laboratory services and a radiology clinic. This location provides convenience for patients who can now address their health care and daily needs in one trip.
“With the addition of a stand-alone pharmacy, we can further support the health and well-being of our Hilo community by making healthcare services more accessible,” Arbles said.
KTA Super Stores currently operates four in-store pharmacies (Puainako, Waimea, Keauhou, and Waikoloa) across the Big Island.
The new pharmacy is led by Necole Miyazaki, a seasoned pharmacist with over a decade of experience at KTA.
Throughout her tenure, Necole has championed numerous vaccination outreach programs and successfully navigated operational challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I’m honored to lead KTA Pharmacy, Ponahawai, as we bring a unique combination of pharmacy and convenience services to our Hilo community,” Miyazaki said in the press release. “Our team is excited to provide a space where health and wellness meet convenience, backed by the trusted service KTA is known for.”
The pharmacy will operate daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and its convenience store will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Appointments for services like flu shots and wellness consultations can be easily booked through the KTA Pharmacy App.
