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Challenges and Promise of Health Equity for Native …

(7 days ago) 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://nam.edu/challenges-and-promise-of-health-equity-for-native-hawaiians/

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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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Health Care Disparities Among Asian, Native Hawaiian, …

(6 days ago) WebHealth Coverage. As of 2021, among the nonelderly population, 6% of Asian people and 11% of NHOPI people were uninsured (Figure 3). The uninsured rate for …

https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/issue-brief/health-care-disparities-among-asian-native-hawaiian-and-other-pacific-islander-nhopi-people/

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Climate Change Threatens To Worsen Health Disparities …

(8 days ago) WebWarming Temperatures. Diana Felton, Hawaii’s state toxicologist, says some of the clearest health effects of climate change include deaths and injuries caused by …

https://www.civilbeat.org/2021/10/climate-change-threatens-to-worsen-health-disparities-in-hawaii/

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Ways to Eliminate Hawaiian Health Disparities HPU Online

(4 days ago) WebA way to eliminate Hawaiian health disparities is to improve health equity, which means that a patient receives the same quality care as another patient, regardless …

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

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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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Has health care access on Hawaiʻi Island improved or …

(7 days ago) WebThe coronavirus pandemic shed significant light on some of the gaps in health care access across the state. Efforts are underway on Hawaiʻi island to map out …

https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/local-news/2021-11-19/a-survey-is-underway-on-hawaii-island-to-map-out-health-care-gaps-and-improve-accessibility

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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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Array of health threats to Native Hawaiians focus of …

(Just Now) WebThe National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded Ola HAWAIʻI researchers a five-year, $22,557,840-million U54 grant to foster research into health disparities and to …

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

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Hawaii Was Creating A Plan For Universal Health Care. It’s …

(2 days ago) WebIn 2009 Hawaii passed a law to create the Hawaii Health Authority, or HHA, and charged the group with designing a universal health care system that would cover all residents of the islands.

https://www.civilbeat.org/2020/10/hawaii-was-creating-a-plan-for-universal-health-care-its-time-to-return-to-it/

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

(2 days ago) WebThe Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems Program, administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), aims to improve access to …

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

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Improving Native Hawaiian elders’ access to healthcare, longevity

(3 days ago) WebThe difficulties rural-dwelling Native Hawaiian kūpuna (elders) face when seeking healthcare is the focus of a new study conducted by the Thompson School of …

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2022/06/06/improving-native-hawaiian-elders-healthcare/

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Health Disparities in Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders

(9 days ago) WebTB disease was reported in 117 Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders in the United States, accounting for 1.3% of all people reported with TB …

https://www.cdc.gov/health-disparities-hiv-std-tb-hepatitis/populations/native-hawaiian-pacific-islander.html

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Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders Health Disparities

(Just Now) WebTB disease was reported in 117 Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders in the United States, accounting for 1.3% of all people reported with TB nationally. The rate of TB …

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

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Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Health

(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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Health in Hawaii - USAFacts

(8 days ago) WebIn 2021, 21.16% of Hawaii's population was covered by public health insurance plans funded by governments at the federal, state, or local level. The Census …

https://usafacts.org/topics/health/state/hawaii/

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Statewide study identifies Hawaii's top health concerns - Hawaii …

(Just Now) WebHeart failure and bacterial pneumonia are among the top three health issues in Hawai'i, but officials say the number one concern is mental health. "Mental health is …

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/22758669/statewide-study-identifies-hawaiis-top-health-concerns/

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Health in Hawaii: Good News, But Not for Everyone

(2 days ago) WebHarrison says he and a group of state health care leaders that includes Dave Underriner from Kaiser Permanente, Ray Vara from Hawaii Pacific Health, Art Ushijima …

https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/change-report-health/

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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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Pharmacy professor aims to bridge health gaps in AANHPI …

(5 days ago) WebReading time: 2 minutes Professor Deborah Taira is a health economist at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo’s Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy and has extensive …

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/05/14/bridge-health-gaps-aanhpi-community/

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Maui residents face health decline, access struggles after wildfires …

(5 days ago) WebNearly half of the Maui residents affected by the fires experienced a decline in health compared to a year ago, and they continue to face difficulties accessing medical …

https://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2024/05/maui-residents-face-health-decline-access-struggles-after-wildfires-in-a-new-uh-study/

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Readout of HHS Secretary Becerra’s In-Person Roundtable …

(2 days ago) WebOn Monday, May 6th, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra hosted a roundtable discussion with leaders of national …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/09/readout-hhs-secretary-becerras-in-person-roundtable-meeting-asian-american-native-hawaiian-pacific-islander-leaders.html

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N.J.’s health system is failing underserved groups. How can the …

(4 days ago) WebThe Commonwealth Fund analysis showed some promising gains for underserved communities in New Jersey. Black women, for instance, had the highest …

https://www.nj.com/healthfit/2021/11/njs-health-system-is-failing-underserved-groups-how-can-the-care-divide-be-bridged.html

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

(3 days ago) WebBackground and Introduction. Native Hawaiians historically sought healing within their ‘ohana (family) systems. Prior to European contact, Native Hawaiians understood that …

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

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They survived Maui's deadly wildfires. Now many are suffering …

(8 days ago) WebAmong those issues are complications with residents' cardiovascular health. "Exposure to smoke, ash, and debris is strongly associated with worse physical health …

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/maui-wildfires-hawaii-victims-health-food-survey/

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For Maui fire survivors, health conditions are worsening - The

(4 days ago) WebMonths after Maui fires, residents report troubling health problems. A new report details respiratory ailments, mental health conditions and lack of access to …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/05/15/maui-fire-health-impact-lahaina/

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Kauaʻi District Health Office Hosts Free Healthcare Services with

(1 days ago) WebLĪHUʻE, HAWAIʻI — The Kaua‘i District Health Office (KDHO), in partnership with Kaua‘i County, will host Kaua‘i’s sixth Tropic Care event, offering free healthcare …

https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/kaua%CA%BBi-district-health-office-hosts-free-healthcare-services-with-return-of-tropic-care-clinics/

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2020 Democrats on Health Care - The New York Times

(9 days ago) WebSingle-payer health care is a dividing line in the race, separating Democrats who want to replace the private insurance system from those who favor improving it. …

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/us/politics/obamacare-democratic-candidates.html

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Hawaii study shows almost 75% of Maui wildfire survey …

(5 days ago) WebFILE - A man views the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii, Aug. 19, 2023. A University of Hawaii study examining the health effects of last year’s deadly …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/2024/05/15/hawaii-maui-wildfires-health-effects/3b5df766-1328-11ef-9d37-865890cc2670_story.html

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The Good Side: Brown v. Board of Ed and Mentoring - Hawaii …

(8 days ago) WebBoard of Ed and Mentoring. WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Friday marks the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. The Supreme Court decision ruled the racial …

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2024/05/17/good-side-brown-v-board-ed-mentoring/

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Hospitals Face Financial Pressures as Costs of Caring Continue to …

(Just Now) WebHospitals’ labor costs, which on average account for 60% of a hospital’s budget, increased by more than $42.5 billion between 2021 and 2023. Economy-wide …

https://www.aha.org/news/perspective/2024-05-10-hospitals-face-financial-pressures-costs-caring-continue-surge

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DOJ announces task force on health care monopolies and collusion

(6 days ago) WebThe Department of Justice May 9 announced the formation of a task force focusing on competition concerns in health care. The unit, the Task Force on Health …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-10-doj-announces-task-force-health-care-monopolies-and-collusion

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Fact Sheet: State Covid-19 Health Care Immunity Laws

(Just Now) WebThursday, June 25, 2020. State Covid-19 Health Care Immunity Laws. ( DOWNLOAD PDF) Health care immunity is the largest category of state COVID-related immunity laws …

https://centerjd.org/content/fact-sheet-state-covid-19-health-care-immunity-laws

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Ascension Health, largest Catholic hospital chain in the US, hit by

(2 days ago) WebAscension Health, largest Catholic hospital chain in the U.S., hit by cyberattack, disrupting patient care The attack follows another one that has caused a …

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/ascension-health-cyberattack-disrupts-patient-care-what-happened-rcna151462

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The Benefits of AI in Healthcare IBM

(7 days ago) WebAccording to Harvard’s School of Public Health, although it’s early days for this use, using AI to make diagnoses may reduce treatment costs by up to 50% and …

https://www.ibm.com/think/insights/ai-healthcare-benefits

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California Moves Faster to Transform Mental Health System for All, …

(9 days ago) WebDETAILS: The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has issued its bond guidance for behavioral health treatment beds and sites (for $3.3 billion, or 75%, of …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/05/14/california-moves-faster-to-transform-mental-health-system-for-all-with-urgent-focus-on-most-seriously-ill-homeless/

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