From June 24, 2021
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) announced that the five Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems (NHHCS) and Papa Ola Lokahi, which coordinates health care programs and services for Native Hawaiians, will receive a total of $18.2 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – a $1.2 million increase from last year. This funding, provided through the Native Hawaiian Health Care Program, will help more Native Hawaiians get access to health education, promotion, disease prevention, and basic primary care services.
“Thousands of Native Hawaiian families across the state rely on these clinics for health care. This year, we were able to secure additional funding, which means these clinics will have the resources to help even more people connect with their doctors and get the health care they need,” said Senator Schatz, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
The grant totals are:
- Hui Malama Ola Na Oiwi on Hawai‘i Island: $3,134,982
- Hui No Ke Ola Pono on Maui: $3,431,410
- Hoola Lahui Hawai‘i on Kauai: $3,167,651
- Na Puuwai on Molokai: $2,661,902
- Ke Ola Mamo on Oahu: $3,249,120
- Papa Ola Lokahi: $2,554,935
Original source can be found here.
