The passage of SB 2175 at the Hawai‘i State Legislature has put an end to the sale of disposable e-cigarettes. This may encourage current users of disposable e-cigarettes to consider quitting. Quitting the use of tobacco products can be difficult…
A senior at Waiākea High School, Kade Economy, is supporting healthier families and safer communities through his senior project internship with the East Hawai‘i Drug-Free Coalition (EHDFC). With a strong commitment to service and concern for his peers, Kade is…
The Maui Nui HEAL Coalition kicked off 2026 with an in-person gathering that brought together partners from across Maui County. In addition to Maui Nui HEAL Coalition members, the meeting welcomed partners from the Maui Coalition for Drug-Free Youth and…
The Hawai‘i Community Health Worker Association (HICHWA) is proud to announce its 2026 Leadership Council, welcoming both new and returning Community Health Workers (CHWs) to guide the organization’s work in the year ahead. Cyd Hoffeld, previous Vice Chair, steps into…
Bright and early on February 15, 2026, Hawai‘i Oral Health Coalition (HOHC), Hawai‘i Dental Service (HDS), and community partners gathered at the Hawai‘i Children’s Discovery Center in Honolulu for the 20th annual HDS Tooth Fairy Fun Day. The event celebrated…
Tobacco-Free Hawaiʻi Island is a coalition of government agencies, health providers, schools, community organizations, and residents working together to reduce tobacco use and limit the harms of smoking and vaping across Hawai‘i Island. The coalition focuses on providing education and…
The Tobacco-Free Hawai‘i Island (TFHI) coalition met on September 26, 2025, to determine its priorities for the year ahead. The meeting was facilitated by Dave Nakashima, and informed by insights from Kevin Ramirez, Program Manager for the Coalition for a…
With its first full year as a coalition complete, the Hawai‘i Island Healthy Living + Active Living (HEAL) Coalition looks to the future by setting strategic priorities and appointing new leadership to guide its work in 2026. In September, coalition…
Pictured: the NoWAC 2025 Hawai‘i delegation: EHDFC members Rita Miller, Hawai‘i County Prosecutor’s Office; Sally Ancheta, EHDFC Coordinator; Camlyn Pola, EHDFC Vice-Chair; Makena Young, MADD HI; and Julie Mejia, HIAPA Statewide Coordinator. Not pictured: Brittany Cass, Bold Like Britt. This…
One year ago, a diverse group of organizations came together to launch the Hawai‘i Island Healthy Eating + Active Living (HEAL) Coalition with a shared vision to enact change, strengthen connections, and amplify impact on Hawai‘i Island. What began as…
Hamakua-Kohala Health plays a significant role in tobacco prevention and cessation efforts on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. Its mission is to provide quality healthcare that effectively addresses the needs of our patients and communities. Hamakua Kohala Health collaborates with…
Safer Connections Ahead: Hilo and Kahului Walk Audit Recaps This summer, the Hawai‘i Public Health Institute (HIPHI) and the Hawai‘i Department of Health partnered with national walkability expert Mark Fenton to host Walk Audits in both Hilo and Kahului. These…