Mitch Roth is ‘on the mend’ at Hilo Medical Center, according to a statement from the Mayor’s office.  Following Mayor Roth’s second evaluation, doctors have found him to be improving substantially and will continue monitoring his progress while he remains at Hilo Medical Center over the weekend.

After suffering a heart attack last weekend in South Kohala, the Mayor was transported to North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital and later to the Hilo Medical Center, where he was treated, and had a stent implanted. “It’s been a tough week, but I feel like I’m on the mend,” said Mayor Roth. “The outpouring of aloha and prayer from our community has been heard and felt – deeply. I’m not out of the woods yet, but the doctors say that I’m improving every day. I can’t thank my excellent staff enough for holding down the fort and stepping up to continue serving the people of Hawaiʻi County in my absence.”

The Mayor’s office will continue to provide regular updates on the mayor’s health.

Photo of Mayor Mitch Roth at Hilo Medical Center courtesy of The Mayor’s Office.