COVID-19 worsens Hawaiʻi physician shortage
The final 2020 Hawaiʻi Physician Workforce Assessment Project Report indicated the pandemic has challenged continued physician practice.
New report suggests framework to improve Native Hawaiians health disparities
The John A. Burns School of Medicine released the second edition of the “Assessment and Priorities for the Health and Well-Being in Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.”
Contact tracers provide essential outreach to Pacific Islanders
UH-DOH program graduates Chantelle Eseta Matagi, Elia Titiimaea and Teresa Parsons share how they have been working with these communities.
Better COVID-19 management for senior caregivers aim of collaboration
The program’s goals are to provide technology, management tools and training to organizations caring for Hawaiʻi’s kupuna.
New research reveals key steps to fight flavored tobacco
Restrictions work best if public health experts form partnerships with tobacco retailers, run intensive media campaigns, and advocate for comprehensive bans.
Moʻolelo (Hawaiian storytelling) brings healing in substance misuse
UH kumu will share traditional Hawaiian stories in a free webinar series to help those who struggle with or are recovering from substance misuse.
Use your smartphone to determine disease susceptibility
This accessible and cost-effective option will enable early screening and monitoring of metabolic diseases.
Guy Kawasaki, Nainoa Thompson on Hawaiʻi’s economic recovery strategy
UH will host a 4-day virtual conference based on an economic recovery plan as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Free webinar on e-cigarette and tobacco prevention, cancer
The 10th annual Quest for a Cure will be held on November 7.
Employer champions sought for UH-trained community health workers
A virtual event highlighted the community health worker training programs at UHi Community Colleges and the need for more employers and student practicum sites.
