Since July 2021, my colleagues and I have been working as COVID-19 Outreach Coordinators for HIPHI through a grant funded by Human Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The purpose of this grant is to achieve COVID-19 vaccination equity among Hawaiʻi…
We hope you had a great Thanksgiving and as more holidays approach in December, we understand the excitement of celebrating is often coupled with tiredness and fatigue. A number of factors that can lead to a decrease in energy and…
COVID-19 UPDATE 48 November is recognized as national gratitude month as many families come together to express gratitude on Thanksgiving Day. Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (November 13 - 21) is an annual program where people across the country come…
Keiki ages 5-11 are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. Not only will COVID-19 vaccinations protect their health, but it will allow keiki to safely participate in activities which are important to their development, such as school and sports. On our…
COVID-19: Preparing for the Holidays With Halloween less than a week away, we want to ensure you have all the information you need to have a healthy holiday season. In comparison to last year, the holidays will look different as…
Maintaining emotional wellness is essential as the pandemic, a sustained trauma, evokes valid emotions of sadness, stress, anxiety and loneliness. In December 2020, the US Census Bureau conducted a survey evaluating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health.…
COVID-19: Boosting Hope From keiki to kūpuna, it is our kuleana to stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect our most vulnerable community members. Our statewide hospitalizations have decreased, but to ensure that everyone who needs care has access, we…
Summer 2021 was a historic period for Hawaiʻi as we battled our largest surge of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Throughout this pandemic, we have seen Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Filipino populations disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Data also shows that…
COVID-19 Vaccinations: Truth, Compassion & Unity This weekend, we remembered the horrific tragedy of 9/11 and reflected on the lessons learned. We have overcome some of the hardest crises through unity. This value of unity is desperately needed as we…
COVID-19 UPDATE 43 In honor of Hawaiian History Month, we are committed to learning about the legacy of ali‘i and the decisive actions they took to protect public health. It is evident Hawaiian leaders put the wellbeing of their…
COVID-19: Where Do We Go From Here? Today's case count is the highest Monday count on record with a statewide total of 720 new cases and 10,946 active cases. Yesterday was the first day that the state reached 10,000 active…
COVID-19 UPDATE 42 Hawai‘i is again at a crossroads in our fight against COVID-19. Over the last week, our state averaged 671 daily cases, with 409 people currently hospitalized. If we do not change our course, models forecast that…