‘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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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
Poi for Māmā
Pregnant and want Poi? A team of researchers led by a Native Hawaiian wahine from the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center are inviting pregnant women from the windward side of Oʻahu (from Koʻolaupoko to Koʻolauloa) to participate in a 4-week project. The goal of the project is to learn more about how eating poi may support health during pregnancy.

Published On: March 25th, 2026Categories: Blog