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Hawaiʻi’s health perceptions declining: New survey reveals widening disparities
Hawaiʻi residents are reporting a decline in their own health outlook and face escalating barriers to care, according to a new statewide survey released today. The University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization’s Rapid Health Survey reveals widening healthcare disparities are disproportionately affecting Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and low-income communities across the islands.
New State & Community Initiatives To Address Racial/Ethnic Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health today outlined state- and community-based initiatives to address racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19 infection and Hawaiʻi’s vaccination efforts.
Report: 54% of Hawai‘i’s Population Was Born Here
The state DBEDT released a report, “Demographic, Social, Economic, and Housing Characteristics for Selected Race Groups in Hawaiʻi.”
Critical Milestone for Bill to Honor WWII Filipino Veterans
The bill, HR2737, recently crossed a critical milestone and, after decades of attempted recognition for Filipino World War II veterans, Rep. Gabbard said the bill is “closer to passage than ever before.”
Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize Filipino American History Month
US Senator Mazie K. Hirono introduced a bipartisan resolution in the United States Senate to recognize the month of October as Filipino American History Month. The resolution aims to acknowledge the key role Filipino Americans play in shaping the country.