Ke Kula Nui o Waimānalo’s Limu Hui Community Training event at Waimānalo Beach Park on April 25, 2026. One of the main objectives of the Ola HAWAII Community Engagement Core (CEC) is capacity building and resource sharing. Training is one…
On April 23, the Public Health Training Hui welcomed a multidisciplinary team from Hawai‘i End of Life Options (HELO) for a webinar on ethical challenges within Hawai‘i’s Our Care, Our Choice Act (OCOCA). The team included physician Dr. Charles Miller,…
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…
The Maui Nui Food Alliance (MNFA) is excited to welcome Breon Michel as its new Coordinator with Hawai‘i Public Health Institute (HIPHI). MNFA is a cross-sector collaborative working to strengthen food security and build a more resilient local food system…
By Bev Brody, Get Fit Kaua‘i The past two months have brought a wave of momentum, creativity, and community energy to Kalena Park and the Healthy Half Mile in the heart of Līhu‘e, Kaua‘i. This work is led through a…
On May 6, 2026, healthcare leaders, maternity care professionals, and community partners from across the state gathered at the Koʻolau Ballrooms for a Hawaiʻi Maternity Hospital Recognition Celebration, hosted by the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health, Hawai‘i Public Health Institute,…
When HIPHI launched the Kūpuna Climate Champion initiative earlier this year, the vision was clear: empower kūpuna not only to prepare for climate-related health threats, but to help lead Hawaiʻiʻs climate change response. Since then, one message has emerged again…
Water is heavily intertwined with the culture and community of Hawai‘i. It is a source of food, connection, culture, and identity. Surfing, canoe paddling, fishing, diving, and swimming are deeply rooted in everyday life across our islands. Yet drowning remains…
2026 Post-Session Policy Update: Big Wins for Public Health The 2026 Hawaiʻi legislative session has officially concluded, marking the end of months of advocacy focused on creating healthier communities across our state. This year’s session brought progress on a wide…
Aloha, The back-to-back Kona low storms have battered the state with heavy rains and winds, resulting in massive flooding, property damage, and even loss of life. As communities deal with the aftermath of the storm, so many have already stepped…
There is no shortage of incredible youth on our island who have the passion and ability to change the world. This is something we see year after year at Take Down Tobacco Day, when nearly 100 youth from across the…
On March 6-7, youth leaders from across Hawai‘i gathered for the 2026 We Grow Summit, an annual event for the Hawai‘i Youth Food Council (HYFC), a program of the Hawai‘i Public Health Institute (HIPHI). HYFC is a council of high…