‘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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Hawaiian Health Policy

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Corporate Communications

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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
Papa Ola Lōkahi testifies on the importance of health and social services to Hawaiian communities
Today, Papa Ola Lōkahi's CEO Dr. Sheri Ann Daniels appeared as a minority witness for the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs' (SCIA) Oversight Hearing related to Federal Programs serving Native Americans across the Operating Divisions at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). We thank Chair Murkowski and Vice Chair Schatz for their leadership and the entire committee for shining a light on how HHS programs must be maintained for the betterment of native communities across the country and especially for Native Hawaiians.

Published On: May 14th, 2025Categories: Blog