New behavioral health dashboard to help improve care, services
The dashboard provides key information and statistics on substance use, homelessness and mental health in Hawaiʻi.
Local restaurants offer few options for healthy kids’ beverages
Researchers found sugar-sweetened beverages were offered as a default option for keiki by more than 60% of restaurants in the sample.
Interdisciplinary student, faculty team identify pandemic needs, threats
The team’s efforts were featured in the February 2021 issue of the Hawaiʻi Journal of Health and Social Welfare.
Patient-centered care during COVID-19 promoted
Public health researchers reveal ways for health care organizations to keep their connections with their patients.
UH Mānoa’s social work, public health programs celebrate new name
UH Mānoa’s social work and public health departments have been renamed under the Thompson School of Social Work and Public Health.
COVID-19 leader, national medical expert part of UH series
Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to speak at the University of Hawaiʻi series.
UH social work alumnus appointed public safety head
Max Otani was appointed to serve as the state’s director of the Department of Public Safety.
Native Hawaiian program continues to decolonize academic space
The NHIH program creates a space for students to recognize that their cultural identity should and can be part of their professional identity.
$1M gift expands team-based health education at UH
HMSA Foundation has committed $1 million to support the statewide expansion of Interprofessional Education at >UH and to establish the endowed HMSA Distinguished Professorship to advance the Hawaiʻi Interprofessional Education program.
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.
