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CHALLENGES AND PROMISE OF HEALTH EQUITY FOR NATIVE HA…

(2 days ago) People also askWhat are the health problems of Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders?Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders (NHOPI) suffer from a number of poor health outcomes, such as high rates of overweight status, obesity, hypertension, and high rates of asthma and cancer mortality. In addition to a disproportionate burden of illness, barriers to health care access and utilization also exist.Beyond the Ability to Pay: The Health Status of Native Hawaiians and ncbi.nlm.nih.govDo Native Hawaiians have a mental health problem?Native Hawaiians’ approach to health and well-being integrates physical, spiritual, emotional and mental aspects; approaches to mental health care need to be mindful of the balance of these factors. In Vietnamese culture, mental health is seen as a consequence of past misdeeds or ancestral sins.What prevents more Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders and Asian newsroom.ucla.eduDoes health insurance affect health status among Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders?This study examined the association between health insurance, an element for improved access to health care, other barriers to healthcare (cost, having a personal healthcare provider), and self-reported health status between Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders (NHOPI) and Asians using national BRFSS data.Beyond the Ability to Pay: The Health Status of Native Hawaiians and ncbi.nlm.nih.govHow can we close the health disparity between Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders?To accelerate the effort in “closing the gap” in Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander health disparities, there needs to be a stronger focus on developing a diverse science workforce that includes Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.Special issue introduction: Advancing Native Hawaiian and other Pacific psycnet.apa.orgFeedbackNational Academy of Medicinehttps://nam.edu/challenges-and-promise-of-healthChallenges and Promise of Health Equity for Native …The Native Hawaiian population experiences numerous social and health disparities. In Hawai‘i, Native Hawaiians have the shortest life expectancy and exhibit higher mortality rates than the total population due to heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes. Poor health is inextricably linked to socioeconomic … See more

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK595255/#:~:text=The%20Native%20Hawaiian%20population%20experiences%20numerous%20social%20and,due%20to%20heart%20disease%2C%20cancer%2C%20stroke%2C%20and%20diabetes.

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CHALLENGES AND PROMISE OF HEALTH EQUITY FOR …

(5 days ago) WebHealth equity, the attainment of the highest level of health for all people, is yet to be realized for many populations in the United States. Health …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK595255/

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Beyond the Ability to Pay: The Health Status of Native …

(3 days ago) WebIntroduction. According to the United States (US) Census Bureau, there are an estimated 1.4 million Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders (NHOPI) currently living in the …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5375012/

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Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders Health …

(Just Now) WebThese health disparities are one reason why HIV, viral hepatitis, STDs, and TB take a greater toll in one population group over another. The rate of TB disease in Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders is 20 cases …

https://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/healthdisparities/hawaiians.html

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Engaging Native Hawaiian Communities in Clinical Trials

(Just Now) WebShe has extensive experience studying health equity issues for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. And is passionate about …

https://www.fda.gov/consumers/health-equity-forum-podcast/engaging-native-hawaiian-communities-clinical-trials

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Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems Program: Services, Funding, …

(2 days ago) WebThe estimated 328,000 Native Hawaiians living in the state of Hawaii as of 2022 face significant health disparities compared to other populations in the state. The …

https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-24-106407

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What prevents more Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders …

(8 days ago) WebThe report also spotlights the roles of culture and language in influencing whether people seek help with their mental health issues. Native Hawaiians’ approach …

https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/native-hawaiian-pacific-islanders-asian-americans-mental-health

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Conceptualizing a New System of Care in Hawai’i for Native …

(3 days ago) WebThese differences have led to generations of poverty, houselessness, and mental health issues for Native Hawaiians that continue today. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9783813/

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Special Issue Introduction: Advancing Native Hawaiian …

(2 days ago) WebThis is an introductory article for the special issue on “Advancing Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Health” of the Asian American Journal of …

https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2019-54603-001.html

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Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults have second …

(Just Now) WebWoodruff and her colleagues said multiple factors, including a history of oppression, may be driving the higher mortality rates among Native Hawaiian and …

https://www.heart.org/en/news/2023/11/08/native-hawaiian-and-pacific-islander-adults-have-second-highest-cardiovascular-death-rate

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Building a Culturally Aware Native Hawaiian Health …

(3 days ago) WebThe Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program (NHHSP) strives to build a culturally aware Native Hawaiian health professional workforce through coaching, mentoring, and …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9036457/

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Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage …

(Just Now) WebNewsletter Template. May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Heritage Month! This month is an opportunity to recognize the many ways AA …

https://www.hhs.gov/aanhpi-heritage-month/toolkit/index.html

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Statement from HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on National …

(2 days ago) WebWe recognize the significant strides made in advancing the health and well-being of AA and NHPI communities Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/01/statement-on-aa-nhpi-heritage-month.html

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Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Health Office of Minority …

(4 days ago) WebHealth: According to Census Bureau projections, the 2020 life expectancies at birth for Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders are 80.8 years, with 83.2 years for women, and 78.5 …

https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/native-hawaiian-and-pacific-islander-health

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Array of health threats to Native Hawaiians focus of $22.5M grant

(Just Now) WebExercise, Exosomes & Metabolic Health in Type-2 Diabetes. Ola HAWAII researchers are committed to projects that focus on health issues impacting people of …

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2022/09/21/22m-ola-hawaii-grant/

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Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage …

(2 days ago) WebThis year, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) and the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center …

https://www.hhs.gov/aanhpi-heritage-month/index.html

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Native Hawaiians Grapple With The Mental Toll Of The Delta Surge

(9 days ago) WebNative Hawaiians faced disproportionate health problems prior to the pandemic, such as high rates of diseases like obesity and diabetes that are associated …

https://www.civilbeat.org/2021/11/native-hawaiians-grapple-with-the-mental-toll-of-the-delta-surge/

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Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Health - MedlinePlus

(7 days ago) WebSummary. Every racial or ethnic group has specific health concerns. Differences in the health of groups can result from: Genetics. Environmental factors. …

https://medlineplus.gov/nativehawaiianandpacificislanderhealth.html

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Native Hawaiian Center of Excellence – Noelo - University of Hawaiʻi

(1 days ago) WebCreating Pathways for Future Native Hawaiian Physicians. Despite Hawai‘i being ranked as one of the healthiest states in the nation, significant disparities exist for Native …

https://research.hawaii.edu/noelo/native-hawaiian-center-of-excellence/

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Mental and Behavioral Health - Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

(3 days ago) WebIn 2019, suicide was the leading cause of death for Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders ages 15-24. In 2019, Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders were three times less likely to …

https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/mental-and-behavioral-health-native-hawaiianspacific-islanders

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Ways to Eliminate Hawaiian Health Disparities HPU Online

(4 days ago) WebTackling Health Problems Facing Hawaiians. When programs, such as the Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems Program and Papa Ola Lokahi centers, focus …

https://online.hpu.edu/blog/ways-to-eliminate-health-disparities

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Health - The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA)

(9 days ago) WebKnown as OHA’s Health Planning bill HB1616/SB2103, the measure was the focus of a bill-signing ceremony at the State Capitol. The measure updates the state’s health planning …

https://www.oha.org/mauliola/

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OHA releases report on the health of Native Hawaiian men

(2 days ago) WebThe Kanehoalani Native Hawaiian Men’s Health Report is the first ever focus on Hawaiian men’s health that looks at compiling medical, health, chronic diseases, …

https://www.oha.org/news/oha-releases-report-health-native-hawaiian-men/

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The Native Hawaiian Health Crisis - Honolulu Magazine

(3 days ago) WebThe average lifespan of Hawaiians shows steady improvement over the years—74.3 years in 2000 versus 62.5 years in 1950. But even here, Native Hawaiians lag behind the rest …

https://www.honolulumagazine.com/native-hawaiian-health-crisis/

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Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Mental MediWells

(6 days ago) WebThe Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) population is growing at a swift pace in the United States. Despite the increase — four times the rate of the nation overall — …

https://sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/resources/mental-health-issues-facing-the-native-hawaiian-and-pacific-islander/

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WHIAANHPI and SmithsonianAPA Unveil Joint Theme for 2024 …

(8 days ago) WebThe White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI), established by President Joe Biden through Executive …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/04/24/whiaanhpi-smithsonianapa-unveil-joint-theme-2024-asian-american-native-hawaiian-pacific-islander-heritage-month.html

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Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander

(4 days ago) WebThis year’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) whose work transformed the medicines that treat mental health disorders; to fashion …

https://www.usaid.gov/news-information/press-releases/may-02-2024-celebrating-asian-american-native-hawaiian-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month

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Native Hawaiian Issues Grassroot Institute of Hawaii

(8 days ago) WebThe program discussed issues facing the Native. Read More → Al Gonzales and Native Hawaiian Progress Grassroot Institute of Hawaii 808-591-9193, …

https://www.grassrootinstitute.org/issues/native-hawaiian/

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2024 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, And Pacific Islander …

(5 days ago) WebIn 2021, a presidential proclamation expanded this to include Native Hawaiians. Industry leaders. Throughout history, AANHPI leaders have defied …

https://www.va.gov/western-new-york-health-care/stories/2024-asian-american-native-hawaiian-and-pacific-islander-aanhpi-heritage-month/

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Military families in Hawaii still have health concerns after jet fuel

(4 days ago) WebMilitary families in Hawaii say water tainted by jet fuel made them sick 60 Minutes 13:18. A 4-year-old girl is one of thousands exposed to contaminated water after …

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pearl-harbor-hawaii-military-families-deal-with-health-concerns-after-red-hill-jet-fuel-spill-60-minutes/

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Health Disparities in the Native Hawaiian Homeless - PMC

(3 days ago) WebIn 1988 the Native Hawaiian Health Care improvement Act established programs to improve the health status of Native Hawaiians. 13 The Native Hawaiian Health Care …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3123142/

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The Justice Department admitted a Navy jet fuel leak in Hawaii …

(5 days ago) WebYears later, many have spent countless hours in hospitals and are still suffering from the impacts. Hawaii's U.S. Rep. Ed Case, right, attends a rally calling for …

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hawaii-red-hill-jet-fuel-spill-health-issues-trial-oahu/

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VA Milwaukee Health Care Asian American, Native Hawaiian And …

(4 days ago) WebMilwaukee health care; Events; Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Special Emphasis Program Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific …

https://www.va.gov/milwaukee-health-care/events/68288/

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