New book highlights Native Hawaiian cultural practices for health, social justice
Ka Māno Wai: The Source of Life explores Native Hawaiian cultural practices from the perspectives of kumu loea, or experts.
Health, human rights focus for new Thompson school Dean Ortega
Alex Ortega is looking forward to expanding on the school’s impressive record of training and research, locally and globally.
Hawaiian culture in education, art, among undergraduate student showcase projects
Each year, UROP awards more than $500,000 in merit-based scholarships directly to students.
Antonio 1st appointed to Native Hawaiian culture endowed professorship
Mapuana Antonio has been appointed the Queen Liliʻuokalani Distinguished Professorship in Native Hawaiian Culture.
Back pain sufferers expected to increase by 36%, linked to depression
UH Mānoa epidemiologist Eric Hurwitz has studied back pain for 30 years.
Public health students learn from global experts in disaster-relief workshop
The 26th annual Health Emergencies in Large Populations workshop was held in Honolulu in June.
Keetoowah Cherokee tribe struggles with motherhood tied to cultural trauma
The study shows important insights about post-colonial shifts in women’s experiences with pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood in Keetoowah society relating to maternal mental health.
The burnout epidemic: High turnover in child welfare
Studies show that turnover in the social work workforce nationally could be as high as 40%.
High canoe-paddling rates among Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders could help health outcomes
The researchers noted that paddling appealed to a wide range of ages, income groups, and geographic locations.
Center on Aging, ‘Iolani School revitalize historic veteran club
The unassuming one-story building long known as Club 100 was a second home for many of the Nisei veterans.
