UH epidemiologist lays out critical steps to containing pandemics
Epidemiologists are looking at population trends and COVID-19'’s infection rate to develop an aggressive approach toward containing it.
Raising minimum wage will improve health of Hawaiʻi residents
An editorial written by Kathryn L. Braun, professor of public health at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, printed in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on March 5, 2020.
Public health club wins national award to host climate change fair
The Hui Ola Pono: Public Health Undergraduate Club has won a national competition and will receive funding to host a climate justice fair on campus during National Public Health Week in April.
Innovative programs win $750K in provost’s competition
The competition is designed to increase cross-unit and cross-disciplinary collaboration in strategic areas that have a strong possibility for success in building on UH Mānoa’s strengths while addressing challenges.
Bitter melon lessons from the streets of Kalihi
A new study by public health researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa concluded that home gardening in real life, in urban, immigrant communities, is creative, culturally-driven and unsystematic.
UH public health students respond to measles outbreak with donations
In response to the measles outbreak in Samoa, the UH Mānoa Office of Public Health Studies’ graduate Hui Ola Pono will be collecting medical supplies and monetary donations to support the aid efforts.
Waimānalo health-research project success due to community participation
A research project connecting the Waimānalo community with public health and food-system researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has proven successful because of strong community participation, according to two new publications.
Fewer years of healthy life for Native Hawaiians, UH study finds
New findings show that Native Hawaiians in Hawaiʻi have a shorter life expectancy and spend fewer years in good health.
Advising center guides future medical, law professionals
The Pre-Health and Pre-Law Advising Centers, under the Office of Undergraduate Education, help pave the way to professional schools.
Dental visits drop for elderly, minorities sharper
Research highlights need to develop culturally competent programs to meet the dental needs of an increasingly diverse U.S. population.
