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Challenges and Promise of Health Equity for Native Hawaiians

(7 days ago) The Native Hawaiian population experiences numerous social and health disparities. In Hawai‘i, Native Hawaiians have the shortest life expectancy and exhibit higher mortality rates than the total population due to heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes. Poor health is inextricably linked to socioeconomic … See more

https://nam.edu/challenges-and-promise-of-health-equity-for-native-hawaiians/

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Health Care Disparities Among Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Other …

(6 days ago) WEBHealth Coverage. As of 2021, among the nonelderly population, 6% of Asian people and 11% of NHOPI people were uninsured (Figure 3). The uninsured rate …

https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/issue-brief/health-care-disparities-among-asian-native-hawaiian-and-other-pacific-islander-nhopi-people/

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CHALLENGES AND PROMISE OF HEALTH EQUITY FOR …

(5 days ago) WEBHealth equity, the attainment of the highest level of health for all people, is yet to be realized for many populations in the United States. Health …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK595255/

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Hawaii Was Creating A Plan For Universal Health Care. It’s Time To

(2 days ago) WEBIn 2009 Hawaii passed a law to create the Hawaii Health Authority, or HHA, and charged the group with designing a universal health care system that would cover …

https://www.civilbeat.org/2020/10/hawaii-was-creating-a-plan-for-universal-health-care-its-time-to-return-to-it/

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Ways to Eliminate Hawaiian Health Disparities HPU Online

(4 days ago) WEBA way to eliminate Hawaiian health disparities is to improve health equity, which means that a patient receives the same quality care as another patient, …

https://online.hpu.edu/blog/ways-to-eliminate-health-disparities

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Has health care access on Hawaiʻi Island improved or worsened …

(7 days ago) WEBThe coronavirus pandemic shed significant light on some of the gaps in health care access across the state. Efforts are underway on Hawaiʻi island to map out …

https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/local-news/2021-11-19/a-survey-is-underway-on-hawaii-island-to-map-out-health-care-gaps-and-improve-accessibility

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Beyond the Ability to Pay: The Health Status of Native Hawaiians …

(3 days ago) WEBIntroduction. According to the United States (US) Census Bureau, there are an estimated 1.4 million Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders (NHOPI) currently living in the …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5375012/

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Hawaii Island Is Getting New Federal Funds To Tackle …

(2 days ago) WEBA July report by Community First found that nearly six in 10 Hawaii patients report delays in accessing health care services, with 34% of Hawaii island residents under the age of 55 describing

https://www.civilbeat.org/2022/11/hawaii-island-is-getting-new-federal-funds-to-tackle-health-care-shortages-is-it-enough/

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Conceptualizing a New System of Care in Hawai’i for Native …

(3 days ago) WEBBackground and Introduction. Native Hawaiians historically sought healing within their ‘ohana (family) systems. Prior to European contact, Native Hawaiians understood that …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9783813/

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Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems Program: Services, Funding, …

(2 days ago) WEBThe Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems Program, administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), aims to improve access to …

https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-24-106407

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Improving Native Hawaiian elders’ access to healthcare, longevity

(3 days ago) WEBThe difficulties rural-dwelling Native Hawaiian kūpuna (elders) face when seeking healthcare is the focus of a new study conducted by the Thompson School of …

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2022/06/06/improving-native-hawaiian-elders-healthcare/

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Climate Change Threatens To Worsen Health Disparities In Hawaii

(8 days ago) WEBWarming Temperatures. Diana Felton, Hawaii’s state toxicologist, says some of the clearest health effects of climate change include deaths and injuries caused …

https://www.civilbeat.org/2021/10/climate-change-threatens-to-worsen-health-disparities-in-hawaii/

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Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders Health Disparities

(Just Now) WEBTB disease was reported in 117 Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders in the United States, accounting for 1.3% of all people reported with TB nationally. The rate of TB …

https://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/healthdisparities/hawaiians.html

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Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Health

(4 days ago) WEBHealth: According to Census Bureau projections, the 2020 life expectancies at birth for Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders are 80.8 years, with 83.2 years for women, and 78.5 …

https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/native-hawaiian-and-pacific-islander-health

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Statewide study identifies Hawaii's top health concerns - Hawaii …

(Just Now) WEBHeart failure and bacterial pneumonia are among the top three health issues in Hawai'i, but officials say the number one concern is mental health. "Mental health is …

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/22758669/statewide-study-identifies-hawaiis-top-health-concerns/

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Report: Hawaii Has the Strongest Health System in the U.S.

(6 days ago) WEBA new report from The Commonwealth Fund found that Hawaii has the best health system in the U.S., due in part to its strong management of the COVID-19 crisis. …

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2022-06-16/report-hawaii-has-the-strongest-health-system-in-the-u-s

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Health in Hawaii: Good News, But Not for Everyone

(2 days ago) WEBHarrison says he and a group of state health care leaders that includes Dave Underriner from Kaiser Permanente, Ray Vara from Hawaii Pacific Health, Art Ushijima …

https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/change-report-health/

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Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Health - MedlinePlus

(7 days ago) WEBSummary. Every racial or ethnic group has specific health concerns. Differences in the health of groups can result from: Genetics. Environmental factors. …

https://medlineplus.gov/nativehawaiianandpacificislanderhealth.html

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On Molokai, health care providers struggle with low payments, …

(4 days ago) WEBDr. Scott Grosskreutz, leader of the Hawaii Provider Shortage Crisis Task Force, said the large number of government health care recipients “dooms” practices in …

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2024/05/15/molokai-health-care-providers-struggle-with-low-payments-high-costs-little-support/

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Pharmacy professor aims to bridge health gaps in AANHPI …

(5 days ago) WEBReading time: 2 minutes Professor Deborah Taira is a health economist at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo’s Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy and has …

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/05/14/bridge-health-gaps-aanhpi-community/

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N.J.’s health system is failing underserved groups. How can the …

(4 days ago) WEBThe Commonwealth Fund analysis showed some promising gains for underserved communities in New Jersey. Black women, for instance, had the highest …

https://www.nj.com/healthfit/2021/11/njs-health-system-is-failing-underserved-groups-how-can-the-care-divide-be-bridged.html

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Maui residents face health decline, access struggles after wildfires …

(5 days ago) WEBNearly half of the Maui residents affected by the fires experienced a decline in health compared to a year ago, and they continue to face difficulties accessing medical …

https://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2024/05/maui-residents-face-health-decline-access-struggles-after-wildfires-in-a-new-uh-study/

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For Maui fire survivors, health conditions are worsening - The

(4 days ago) WEBKailini Ross holds a box of albuterol, a medication to prevent shortness of breath, in Lahaina, Hawaii on May 2. Ross has been suffering from multiple respiratory …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/05/15/maui-fire-health-impact-lahaina/

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They survived Maui's deadly wildfires. Now many are suffering …

(8 days ago) WEBAmong those issues are complications with residents' cardiovascular health. "Exposure to smoke, ash, and debris is strongly associated with worse physical health …

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/maui-wildfires-hawaii-victims-health-food-survey/

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Building a Culturally Aware Native Hawaiian Health Professions

(3 days ago) WEBThe Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program (NHHSP) strives to build a culturally aware Native Hawaiian health professional workforce through coaching, mentoring, and …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9036457/

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As mental health issues plague community, Asian Americans fight …

(2 days ago) WEBAs the global emergency surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic ended last year, directors at Self-Help for the Elderly, an agency serving San Francisco’s Asian …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/10/asian-american-community-mental-health-stigma/73590929007/

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2020 Democrats on Health Care - The New York Times

(9 days ago) WEBSingle-payer health care is a dividing line in the race, separating Democrats who want to replace the private insurance system from those who favor improving it. …

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/us/politics/obamacare-democratic-candidates.html

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News Releases from Department of Health Department of Health …

(4 days ago) WEBA consumer with an egg allergy or severe sensitivity should notify their health care provider if the recalled product has been consumed. If a consumer shows signs of anaphylaxis, …

https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/department-of-health-issues-a-recall-alert-for-sun-noodles-frozen-ss-cup-saimin-due-to-an-undeclared-egg-allergen/

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Biden accuses Trump of 'coming for your health care' in new …

(3 days ago) WEBA new KFF survey found Biden has an edge with independent voters when it comes to health care issues. Independents trust Biden more than Trump to ensure …

https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/npr-news/2024-05-20/biden-accuses-trump-of-coming-for-your-health-care-in-new-campaign-ad

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DOJ announces task force on health care monopolies and collusion

(6 days ago) WEBThe task force will consider widespread competition concerns shared by patients, health care professionals, businesses and entrepreneurs, including issues …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-10-doj-announces-task-force-health-care-monopolies-and-collusion

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Do Not Use Cue Health’s COVID-19 Tests

(3 days ago) WEBThe FDA issues alert about risk of false results with Cue Health’s COVID-19 Tests due to modifications made without FDA authorization that have a strong …

https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/do-not-use-cue-healths-covid-19-tests-due-risk-false-results-fda-safety-communication

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Fact Sheet: State Covid-19 Health Care Immunity Laws

(Just Now) WEBThursday, June 25, 2020. State Covid-19 Health Care Immunity Laws. ( DOWNLOAD PDF) Health care immunity is the largest category of state COVID-related immunity laws …

https://centerjd.org/content/fact-sheet-state-covid-19-health-care-immunity-laws

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Nursing Spotlight: Workforce data, trends and priorities from The

(9 days ago) WEBThe Hawaii State Center for Nursing on trends, priorities. Source: Hawaii State Center for Nursing's "FY 2021-2022 Annual Report" The Hawaii State Center for …

https://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2024/05/10/nursing-spotlight-by-the-numbers.html

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Cyberattack disrupts operations at major US health care network

(6 days ago) WEBA cyberattack has disrupted “clinical operations” at major health care nonprofit Ascension, forcing it to take steps to minimize any impact to patient care, an …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/08/tech/cyberattack-disrupts-healthcare-network/index.html

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Patients with female doctors have lower risk of death, research …

(8 days ago) WEBWhile many hospitals acknowledge that diversity in health care is important, women make up just 16% of academic surgery department leaders in the United States. …

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-care/female-doctors-patients-lower-risk-death-complications-rcna151968

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KFF Health Tracking Poll May 2024: Voters’ Views of Health Policy

(Just Now) WEBWhen it comes to trust of the presumptive 2024 presidential candidates, larger shares of voters trust President Joe Biden than former President Donald Trump on …

https://www.kff.org/medicare/poll-finding/kff-health-tracking-poll-may-2024-voters-views-of-health-policy-issues-in-context-of-presidential-campaigns/

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The Benefits of AI in Healthcare IBM

(7 days ago) WEBAccording to Harvard’s School of Public Health, although it’s early days for this use, using AI to make diagnoses may reduce treatment costs by up to 50% and …

https://www.ibm.com/think/insights/ai-healthcare-benefits

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