‘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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Papa Ola Lōkahi Moves for Intervention to Defend Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program in Federal Lawsuit
The Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program has had a significant impact on a longstanding and continuing shortage of health care professionals serving Native Hawaiian communities for 30 years

Published On: May 18th, 2026Categories: Blog
35-Year-Old Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program Stands Tall in the Face of a Challenge
He ‘a‘ali‘i ku makani kākou; ‘a‘ohe makani nana e kula‘i ~ A wind-resisting ‘a‘ali‘i bush; no gale can push us over. The Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program (NHHSP) continues its vital work of strengthening Hawaiʻi’s health care workforce in the face of a recent legal challenge.

Published On: March 31st, 2026Categories: Blog