Hawaii
Office of Minority Health (OMH) – Diabetes and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders
Office of Minority Health (OMH) article on Diabetes and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders
One Nation Commission Report: Built on the Strength of Immigrants
The "One Nation Commission Report, Built on the Strength of Immigrants" was released in October of 2019 and launched through a news conference in conjunction with the Tri- Caucus (Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus) in Washington, D.C. Since the release of the Report, over 3000+ physical copies have reached constituents from all around the country, from New York to Texas, Georgia to Washington state.
Our Kupuna
Our Kupana is a community initiative project launched in 2020 by the same team behind Hawaii VA Loans and RISEHI Collective to support Native Hawaiians older adults during COVID-19.
Pacific Islander Center of Primary Care Excellence (PI-CoPCE)
The Pacific Islander Center of Primary Care Excellence (PI-CoPCE) was established to improve the health of Pacific Islanders (PIs) in the United States and U.S. Pacific through primary care support, research, workforce development, and community initiatives.
Pacific Islander Center of Primary Care Excellence (PI-CoPCE) Resources Page
Resources to support Pacific Islander communities, including community health centers, community organizations, researchers, and more, from the Pacific Islander Center of Primary Care Excellence (PI-CoPCE).
Pacific Islander COVID-19 Response Team (PI-CoPCE)
The Pacific Islander COVID-19 Response Team is a national group of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) researchers, health experts, community leaders and advocates formed to plan and implement infrastructure for informing and supporting families and communities about COVID-19. The PI-CoPCE are a convening of the Pacific Islander Center of Primary Care Excellence
Papa Ola Lokahi
Papa Ola Lokahi is a nonprofit agency based in Honolulu, Hawaii that aims to support and improve the health status of Native Hawaiians living in Hawaii. Its programs include planning, advocacy, technical assistance and research projects for Native Hawaiian Health in Hawaii. Papa Ola Lokahi’s projects also serve the health care planning & advocacy needs of Native American Indian and Alaska Native, and Native Pacific Islander populations in Hawaii and the Western Pacific.
Papa Ola Lokahi – Pacific Diabetes Education Program (PDEP)
The Pacific Diabetes Education Program (PDEP) was a 5-year program of Papa Ola Lokahi, funded by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to increase the availability and dissemination of culturally and linguistically appropriate diabetes education materials for Native Hawaiians. The Pacific Diabetes Education Program (PDEP) website links to diabetes education resources developed for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander groups.
Payu-Ta, Inc
Payu-Ta, or "Our Umbrella" in Guam's native language CHamoru, is Guam's umbrella association of 27 non-governmental, local and regional civil society organizations, experienced and trained providers on the island of Guam. Payu-ta was formed in 2007 to address the need to enhance the services and effectiveness of non-governmental agencies in Guam, to enhance services for all who make Guam their home.
Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA)
The Philippine Nurses Association of America, Inc. (PNAA) is a 501c(6) non-profit professional nursing organization representing 55 chapters with over 5,000 ++ members. Our mission is to uphold and foster the positive image and welfare of Filipino-American nurses, promote professional excellence, and contribute to significant outcomes to healthcare and society through education, research, and clinical practice. PNAA is a member of the National Coalition for Ethnic Minority Nurses Association (NCEMNA) and an affiliate member of the American Nurses Association.