‘A‘ohe ipu ‘ōpio e ‘ole ka mimino i ka lā.

No immature gourd can withstand withering in the sun.
‘Ōlelo No‘eau: No child can get along without adult care.

Improving Native Hawaiian Health and Well-Being

Founded in 1988, Papa Ola Lokahi is a 501(c)(3) that embodies the holistic approach that brings together mind, body and spirit in the pursuit of optimum health and well-being for Native Hawaiians.

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Community Health Initiatives

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Innovative and Incubated Projects

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Data and Research

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Health Workforce

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Hawaiian Health Policy

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Corporate Communications

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What’s New

Talk Story Sessions for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Tobacco Messaging
Are you a Native Hawaiian and/or Pacific Islander and want to share your thoughts around tobacco and vaping? We want to learn from you. The goal of our REACH project is to talk story with Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders to learn more about tobacco use within their communities and culturally appropriate messaging about quitting tobacco use. Each talk story session will last 60 minutes on Zoom. A makana (gift) will be provided as a mahalo for your participation.

Published On: April 17th, 2025Categories: Blog
Asthma Management Among Native Hawaiians with Asthma
You can help with understanding how you manage your asthma and contribute to improving asthma prevention education, asthma control, and access to care.

Published On: January 15th, 2025Categories: Blog