Authors: Papa Ola Lokahi

Publication Year: 2009

Last Updated: 2010-09-01 10:53:18

Journal: NA

Keywords: HCR, Health Care Reform, hawaiian, Papa Ola Lokahi,Native Hawaiian Health Care System, NHPI Alliance, Native Hawwaiian Pacific Islander Alliance

Short Abstract:

The major health issues of Native Hawaiians living across the continental United States are similar to those living in Hawai`i with increasing diabetes and cardio-vascular disease rates. These are often compounded by the lack of extended family support systems and lack of culturally sensitive health professionals with any knowledge of Hawaiian culture.

In an on-going effort to include Native Hawaiians living on the continental United States in health care planning, POL has developed working relationships with the largest Native Hawaiian membership organization founded by Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana`ole known as the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs which has 52 clubs of which 12 are located across the continent from California to Virginia (11) and the newly formed NHPI (Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander) Alliance. (12)

Abstract:

The major health issues of Native Hawaiians living across the continental United States are similar to those living in Hawai`i with increasing diabetes and cardio-vascular disease rates. These are often compounded by the lack of extended family support systems and lack of culturally sensitive health professionals with any knowledge of Hawaiian culture.

In an on-going effort to include Native Hawaiians living on the continental United States in health care planning, POL has developed working relationships with the largest Native Hawaiian membership organization founded by Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana`ole known as the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs which has 52 clubs of which 12 are located across the continent from California to Virginia (11) and the newly formed NHPI (Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander) Alliance. (12)

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