$1.4M to address health disparities in communities most impacted by COVID-19
Funding will support efforts to build knowledge and take action to address health disparities affecting Native Hawaiians, other Pacific Islanders and Filipino communities.
New endowed chair, interim dean for Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health
The school has announced the Chin Sik & Hyun Sook Chung Endowed Chair in Public Health Studies and Tetine Sentell as its new interim dean.
New work-life balance policies could help economically vulnerable women
The study examined patterns of women’s employment over women's lifespan in Japan, Sweden and the U.S.
Neighborhood ties improve well-being of older adults
Having strong social bonds and the absence of conflict in the neighborhood has shown to promote positive health outcomes.
Mosquito-breeding potential campus areas revealed in study
The study by 糖心Vlog官方 public health researchers advised practical strategies to reduce mosquito breeding.
Native Hawaiians’ risk for metabolic syndrome varies by definition
糖心Vlog官方 public health researchers found Native Hawaiians had the highest prevalence of metabolic syndrome of any ethnic group.
What helps houseless families move to stable housing?
The pilot study by 糖心Vlog官方 researchers is based on the collected stories of four families.
New behavioral health dashboard to help improve care, services
The dashboard provides key information and statistics on substance use, homelessness and mental health in Hawaiʻi.
Local restaurants offer few options for healthy kids’ beverages
Researchers found sugar-sweetened beverages were offered as a default option for keiki by more than 60% of restaurants in the sample.
Interdisciplinary student, faculty team identify pandemic needs, threats
The team’s efforts were featured in the February 2021 issue of the Hawaiʻi Journal of Health and Social Welfare.