This year’s severe weather events have felt relentless, with the March Kona Low storms, Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala in August, and Hurricane Lowell in September. As I write this letter, Tropical Storm Nolo is expected to bring heavy rainfall and flooding…
Every election cycle, Hawai‘i Public Health Institute invites candidates running for office to complete a survey and publishes their responses to provide voters with information about the candidates’ positions on public health issues that impact Hawai‘i residents and families. Across…
Over the past four years, more than 2,800 people across Hawaiʻi have taken part in community research events like Report to Communities, trainings and workshops, and Community Engaged Research Studios to learn about emerging research studies impacting our local communities…
On Friday, August 7, 2026, Community Health Workers (CHWs) and allies across Hawai‘i gathered for the state’s largest CHW event. At the beautiful Ko‘olau Ballrooms, attendees enjoyed a day filled with inspiration, knowledge-sharing, and community building. This year’s conference, themed…
After a major accomplishment last legislative session, passing a bill to end the sale of disposable e-cigarettes, Hawai‘i’s youth made a lasting impact. This new law will limit youth access to e-cigarette products that can hook them to nicotine for…
On July 23, the Public Health Training Hui welcomed Amanda Martinez, MPH, from Mental Health America of Hawai‘i, for her presentation “Addressing Burnout: Helping the Helpers.” Seventy-five participants from across the state joined via Zoom to learn how to recognize…
The Hawai‘i Oral Health Coalition (HOHC) continues its work convening residents across the islands. Since May, HOHC has met with residents on O‘ahu, Maui, Lāna‘i, and Kaua‘i. Held in collaboration with partners, including the State Department of Health, Hawai‘i Dental…
As the summer drew to a close, HEAL Coalitions on O‘ahu, Kaua‘i, and Maui, in partnership with the Hawai‘i State Department of Health, hosted training sessions for transportation agencies and community organizations to create safer streets for all road users…
In response to the rising popularity of the newest nicotine product on the market, the Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawai‘i (CTFH) has compiled a comprehensive list of nicotine pouches to grasp the scale of the next Big Tobacco-led craze. Nicotine…
Conversations began to fill the room as community members, health care providers, and public health professionals came together with a shared goal: strengthening immunization across Hawai‘i. With the diverse perspectives represented, attendees had the opportunity to share their experiences and…
HIPHI is thrilled to welcome Bethany Senn to the team this quarter! Meet Bethany: Bethany Senn joined HIPHI in August 2026 as the Hawaiʻi Youth Food Council Program Coordinator. In this role, she coordinates and facilitates a statewide youth council…
When the federal government launched a major investment to strengthen public health infrastructure nationwide in 2022, no gathering had been organized specifically for the Atlantic and Pacific Territories and the Freely Associated States. The Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) jurisdictions…