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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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  • Silver Alert Protects Kūpuna

    Silver Alert, signed by Governor Josh Green, will help to save lives by alerting the community and activating compassionate and medically informed protocols with law enforcement to locate a kupuna (65 and older) who may wander off and go missing due to cognitive decline related to Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias.

    Published On: July 3rd, 2024Categories: Blog

  • JOB OPENING Population Health Specialist (3 Openings)

    Papa Ola Lōkahi is seeking a three (3) full-time Population Health Specialists specializing in the following focus areas: Maternal and Child Health & Sexual Reproductive Health, Environmental Health Food Systems & Oral Health, and Chronic Disease.

    Published On: July 2nd, 2024Categories: Blog

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As you get ready to celebrate Lā Ho’i on July 28th at Thomas Square Park, donʻt forget the essentials: (1) A Hae Hawai’i to show your pride, (2) sunglasses to protect your maka, (3) a pāpale to create some shade, (4) reusable water bottle to stay hydrated, and (5) sunscreen to protect yourself from UV rays! Even Hawaiians get skin cancer, so keep your sunscreen nearby and enjoy the celebrations! To learn more about how to get involved with Lā Ho’iho’i Ea, go to lahoihoiea.org #Eolamau #lahoihoiea
POL June recap & more: Ka‘ōnohi Awards honors champions in Hawaiian well-being, Kuahaua Declaration honors cultural integrity. Click for more info https://mailchi.mp/papaolalokahi/hawaiian_health-2024-0705
Mālama Mākua founder Sparky Rodrigues reflects on wisdom learned from his wife, as described in the Wai’anae Wahi Ho‘ōla Inventory report, produced by Papa Ola Lōkahi and @Nohopapa to identify and learn more about places of healing around O‘ahu. Sparkyʻs wife, Leandra, felt a deep need for healing and chose to live on the beach at Lanihau to reconnect with the land. Leandra focused on clearing invasive species, cultivating endemic plants, creating a rock garden, and making art inspired by the ‘āina around her. Her deep reverence for pilina and ‘āina was the catalyst for her healing from the impacts of colonization and generational trauma, and her development as a healer herself. Join us this Lā Ho’iho’i Eā as we celebrate Sparky’s and Leandraʻs legacy! #EOlaMau #MalamaMakua #LaHoihoiEa #WahiHo‘ōla
Papa Ola Lōkahi is seeking three (3) full-time Population Health Specialists specializing in the following focus areas: 🟢 Maternal and Child Health & Sexual Reproductive Health 🟢 Environmental Health, Food Systems & Oral Health 🟢 Chronic Disease Learn more and apply at polhi.org/populationhealth (case sensitive)! E ola! #PapaOlaLokahi #PopulationHealthSpecialist #JobOpeningHawaii
#Repost @huinokeolapono ・・・ E hele mai! Join us for a talk story session on July 20th from 5pm - 7pm. We are searching for valuable input from Maui’s Māhū community to build services, programs, and safe spaces. #hnkop #olapono #māhū #kaiāulu
Being confident and comfortable in our own skin is something we learn at a young age, and for boys, having high self-esteem is too often dependent on competition and toughness. The language parents use around their sons play a huge role in how their boys see themselves and their place in the world. #EOlaMau #MensHealth #SelfEsteem
The POL Road Map project was supported by a grant from Hawaiʻi’s Executive Office on Aging. It is intended to be a living document that will evolve and grow as new information about ADRD, understandings about impacts to Hawaiians, and perceived needs are updated. This Road Map is groundbreaking because it is the first to discuss the ways that Hawaiians are impacted by dementia, cultural perspectives about this health concern, and recommendations for a public health response. After a successful community engagement process to inform various sections of this document, POL will discern the next steps, plan, and implement action items that align with recommendations that honor the time and mana’o of those who met with us to inform the sections within this document. Download the second addition report here: polhi.org/KBHReport
In 2022 staff at Papa Ola Lōkahi had a māhū & LGBTQ internal staff training. We ended our training by composing a poem to the māhū in our lives that we compiled into this poem. #māhū #mahu #LGBTQ #pridemonth
As you get ready to celebrate Lā Ho’i on July 28th at Thomas Square Park, donʻt forget the essentials: (1) A Hae Hawai’i to show your pride, (2) sunglasses to protect your maka, (3) a pāpale to create some shade, (4) reusable water bottle to stay hydrated, and (5) sunscreen to protect yourself from UV rays! Even Hawaiians get skin cancer, so keep your sunscreen nearby and enjoy the celebrations! To learn more about how to get involved with Lā Ho’iho’i Ea, go to lahoihoiea.org #Eolamau #lahoihoiea
POL June recap & more: Ka‘ōnohi Awards honors champions in Hawaiian well-being, Kuahaua Declaration honors cultural integrity. Click for more info https://mailchi.mp/papaolalokahi/hawaiian_health-2024-0705
Mālama Mākua founder Sparky Rodrigues reflects on wisdom learned from his wife, as described in the Wai’anae Wahi Ho‘ōla Inventory report, produced by Papa Ola Lōkahi and @Nohopapa to identify and learn more about places of healing around O‘ahu. Sparkyʻs wife, Leandra, felt a deep need for healing and chose to live on the beach at Lanihau to reconnect with the land. Leandra focused on clearing invasive species, cultivating endemic plants, creating a rock garden, and making art inspired by the ‘āina around her. Her deep reverence for pilina and ‘āina was the catalyst for her healing from the impacts of colonization and generational trauma, and her development as a healer herself. Join us this Lā Ho’iho’i Eā as we celebrate Sparky’s and Leandraʻs legacy! #EOlaMau #MalamaMakua #LaHoihoiEa #WahiHo‘ōla
Papa Ola Lōkahi is seeking three (3) full-time Population Health Specialists specializing in the following focus areas: 🟢 Maternal and Child Health & Sexual Reproductive Health 🟢 Environmental Health, Food Systems & Oral Health 🟢 Chronic Disease Learn more and apply at polhi.org/populationhealth (case sensitive)! E ola! #PapaOlaLokahi #PopulationHealthSpecialist #JobOpeningHawaii