New advanced care planning program for vulnerable Native Hawaiian kūpuna
“I kua naʻu, Let Me Carry Out Your Last Wishes” is aimed to enhance care through the use of video technology.
Connection to ʻāina critical to health among Native Hawaiians
Researchers conducted interviews with 12 Kānaka Maoli adults living in Waimānalo, including eight kūpuna (elders), to learn about their perspectives on health.
New cybersecurity degree offered at UH West Oʻahu
The bachelor of science in cybersecurity degree program prepares students to meet advanced workforce requirements.
UH study investigates racial/ethnic differences in ovarian cancer risk
The UH Cancer Center study investigated racial/ethnic differences in risk and risk factors for epithelial ovarian cancer.
Hawaiʻi Cancer Consortium welcomes Adventist Health Castle
Adventist Health Castle will improve access to clinical trials for patients in windward Oʻahu.
Hawaiʻi youth have high rates of chronic disease
More than 25 percent of hospitalized youth had at least one chronic condition such as diabetes, chronic kidney disease or high blood pressure.
Resilience in Native Hawaiians may lead to better health
Researchers found that participants who scored higher on resilience also reported higher levels of general health.
Webinar series on COVID-19’s impact to vulnerable Hawaiʻi communities
The series provides information and resources to help people better serve five vulnerable communities in Hawaiʻi.
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities hardest hit by COVID-19
The study shows as high as 217.7 COVID-19 positive cases per 100,000 in several U.S. states.
Culturally grounded prevention may help fight colon cancer in Native Hawaiian men
A UH Cancer Center study used traditional Native Hawaiian practices to promote healthy behaviors and cancer prevention.
