‘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

Meet Us Monday: Kuaiwi Makua
Kuaiwi Makua was born and raised in Waiʻanae and Pauoa, Oʻahu. She is a proud graduate of Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Campus and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, as well as a Master’s degree in Public Health with a focus on Native Hawaiian and Indigenous Health from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Kuaiwi serves as the Population Health Specialist for Environmental Health, Nutrition, and Oral Health at Papa Ola Lōkahi. Outside of work, she continues her studies in Lāʻau Lapaʻau through Hālau Lapaʻau ʻO Waitātā under the tutelage of Keoki Baclayon. In her free time, Kuaiwi enjoys experimenting in the kitchen and planning her next big adventure.

Published On: May 12th, 2025Categories: Blog
A web-based tool for Asthma Awareness Month
May is Asthma Awareness Month. You are invited to use our culturally tailored web-based asthma tool for Native Hawaiians. A gift will be provided for your effort.

Published On: May 6th, 2025Categories: Blog, News