MOVING FORWARD IN UNITY COVID-19 has taught us the power of unity. From mask and food distributions to community level vaccinations and testing opportunities, every step forward in the pandemic has been through diverse partnerships. We remain in unity by…
Ma ka hana ka ʻike. - Through doing, one learns. This ʻōlelo noʻeau (Hawaiian proverb) reflects how we’ve all had to adapt to state and county guidance as Hawai‘i has navigated finding immediate solutions to help stop the spread of…
February is Black History Month and this year’s theme, “Black Health and Wellness,” is especially timely as the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected Black Americans and provides the latest example in a long history of systemic inequities they have experienced…
The Process of Vaccine Authorization in the U.S. Many are awaiting the authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for keiki under the age of five. On February 1, Pfizer submitted a request to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration(FDA) for…
Community Engagement for Health Equity in COVID-19 Prevention and Mitigation Project Are you a community-based organization (CBO) in Hawaiʻi that is currently providing COVID-19 outreach work (testing, vaccination, education) to our Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Filipino, and other higher risk…
We have an exciting announcement that will help you better access our COVID-19 resources as well as other programs at HIPHI! We redesigned our website and are excited about its new look and navigation. Visit hiphi.org and in the bottom…
Maui county revised the county’s definition of “fully vaccinated” to include a booster shot for eligible individuals effective January 24. Patrons of restaurants, bars, and gyms must show proof of a booster shot if eligible or a negative COVID-19 test…
Hawai‘i Department of Health officials reported 6,252 new confirmed and probable coronavirus infections today, a new single-day record for Hawai‘i. The current surge in positive cases is affecting many families and businesses. On Monday, more than 800 staff members of…
The new year has begun with record high COVID-19 infections across the state and throughout the U.S. In this update, we will provide the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on when to get tested…
Happy New Year! The start of the year may come with challenges for many as Hawai‘i is experiencing a high number of positive COVID-19 cases. State health officers are expecting a surge in cases due to the spreading of variants…
We hope you are all safe and well after last week’s severe storm. The pandemic, paired with the extreme weather conditions, speaks to our resilience and the importance of collective community efforts as we extend care for our neighbors. The…
The Maui Coalition for Drug-Free Youth connects people on Maui, Molokai, and Lanaʻi who are working in substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery, or are affected by substance use, to amplify all of our work. This fall, we spoke with…