Welcome to Papa Ola Lokahi
To improve the health status and wellbeing of Native Hawaiians and others by advocating for, initiating and maintaining culturally appropriate strategic actions aimed at improving the physical, mental and spiritual health of Native Hawaiians and their ‘ohana (families) and empowering them to determine their own destinies.
Veterans Outreach Project & Native Hawaiian Veteran’s Project
This project focuses on helping the veteran navigate the Veterans Health Administration/Veterans Benefits Administration (VHA/VBA) application process, responding to individual issues and concerns, doing briefings and presentations on the Project to retired as well as active military personnel and advocating for the veterans at the local, state and national levels. Read More »
Events & Happenings
Papa Ola Lokahi mourns the loss of Senator Dan Inouye (PDF Press Release)
Conferences, seminars, workshops and other meetings. Read more »
- Ka’onohi Awards, April 23, 2011
Presented by Papa Ola Lokahi - Healing Our Spirit Worldwide, the 6th Gathering
Coconut Wireless
Papa Ola Lōkahi provides a clearinghouse for data and timely information associated with the health status of Native Hawaiians. We collect, compile and freely share these opportunities with Hawaiians, their families and those who serve them.
POL Publications, News, Media
- Latest News Releases >> Hali‘a aloha Kupuna Lā‘au Lapa‘au Alapa‘i Kahuena • POL mourns the loss of Senator Daniel K. Inouye • Access to Specialty Care Improved • Affordable Care Act is Pono • 2011 Kaonohi Awards • Master Kupuna Lomilomi Margaret Machado • Read more >>
- Niu Maka Newsletters >> Summer 2005 • Spring 2005• Read more >>
- Papa Ola Lokahi 2007-2011 Strategic Plan
Community Opportunities
- Funding Opportunities >> grants, competitions, other local, national and international resources
- Scholarships >> resources for Native Hawaiian Students
- Training Opportunities >> internships, volunteer positions
- Employment Opportunities
Health Resources
- POL programs & projects >> ‘Imi Hale • Pacific Diabetes Education Program • Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program • Veterans Outreach Project & Native Hawaiian Veteran’s Project
- Native Hawaiian Data >> 2001 Census Report • 1998Native Hawaiian Data Book
- Federal Resources >> NHHC Program • Medicare
- National Resources >> Kaiser Family Foundation
- State Resources >> Hawaii State Dept. of Health
