‘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

Innovative and Incubated Projects

Data and Research

Health Workforce

Hawaiian Health Policy

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  • ʻŌiwi Breastfeeding Week is August 8–14, 2025

    ʻŌiwi Breastfeeding Week is observed from August 8–14, 2025. This week is dedicated to celebrating and supporting hānai waiū, breastfeeding. It is a time to honor the joys and challenges that come with hānai waiū, and to uplift the experiences of our ʻohana who choose to and/or can hānai waiū to their keiki.

    Published On: August 7th, 2025Categories: Blog, Uncategorized

  • Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program – How It Works

    Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program - POL screens, interviews, counsels, mentors, places into the workforce and monitors throughout. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) accepts our recommendations, usually, and awards the scholars. HRSA pays the tuitions directly to their respective schools, and to the students directly pays the monthly living stipends and other related school expenses.

    Published On: July 28th, 2025Categories: Blog

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