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.
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.
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.
Fewer older Korean Americans utilize mental health services
Thirty percent of older Korean American immigrants experienced mental distress, but only 5.7% had used mental health services.
Mothers with postpartum depression experience shared themes
The results will help bring awareness to postpartum depression not only being a mental health issue, but also a public health concern.
Homeless foster youth at higher risk of engaging in detrimental behaviors
The findings are useful in targeting interventions for reducing risk among the population.
Center for Korean Studies awarded $820K grant
The newly created Research Institute Program for Korean Studies grant will award $820,000 over the next 10 years.
First national Medicare counseling certification
The new course used an innovative curriculum with a variety of modalities to familiarize students with Medicare.
With support, Hawai‘i CC–Pālamanui graduate juggled 5 keiki and college
Kapua Kaulia thanks family, Hawaiʻi CC and community for helping earn an associate’s degree.
