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Can Shakuhachi and Haiku poems help kūpuna heal?

UH Mānoa researchers study the impact of shakuhachi flute and haiku poetry on kūpuna well-being and cultural healing.

UH researchers examine barriers to enrolling NHOPI and Filipino adults in prediabetes programs to reduce type 2 diabetes rates.

A surge in calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline following the August 2023 wildfire highlights the psychological toll on the community.

The partnership will deliver the UH One Health certificate program to pharmacy students in Tsuzukiʻs network of educational institutions.

Loneliness among older adults is a growing public health concern, linked to cardiovascular disease, substance abuse, mental illness and more.

Thousands are expected to attend the Discover UH Mānoa Open House that will feature hundreds of booths, tours, interactive displays and more.

CASPER is a rapid needs assessment to provide rapid household level information, pertaining to a community’s health and resource needs.

The study analyzed 263 drug-related deaths recorded across the state between July 2020 and December 2021.

The study offers insights into the motives behind student drinking and potential strategies to mitigate its harmful effects.

Stakeholders proposed strategies to recruit new employees, retain young professionals, and provide more support for current workers in public health.