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…
COVID-19 UPDATE 41 How is the Delta variant different from other strains of COVID-19? The Delta variant is twice as contagious as the original coronavirus and data shows it might cause more severe illness than previous strains in…
COVID-19 SPECIAL UPDATE 8/2: What Can We Do About Rising Cases in Hawaiʻi? COVID-19 infections in our state continue to rise, with the Delta variant driving new infections. As of today, there were 365 new cases and a…
COVID-19 UPDATE 40 As of Saturday, there was an average of 185 new COVID-19 cases reported statewide, with three new deaths in the last week. As the highly transmissible Delta variant spreads throughout the islands, it is important to consider…
COVID-19 UPDATE 39 At HIPHI, we take a holistic approach to health. In honor of Plastic Free July, we wanted to put a spotlight on environmental health. The pandemic has caused an increase in single use plastics, and local environmental…
COVID-19 UPDATE 38 June is national Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month! Many people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias are vulnerable during the pandemic. Those interested in learning more can find resources and more information on COVID-19, Alzheimer’s and…
When the COVID-19 vaccine first became available in Hawaiʻi, kūpuna aged 75 and older were one of the first groups eligible for vaccination as part of the state’s plan to minimize risk of severe COVID-19 infection and save as many…