#Health And Human Services
Native Hawaiian Krystal Ka’ai To Serve as Executive Director of White House Initiative
US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra today launched the Biden-Harris Administration’s White House Initiative to advance equity, justice and opportunity for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI), with Native Hawaiian Krystal Ka’ai serving as its Executive Director.
$3.3 Million In Federal Funding Headed To Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems on Maui
Today, US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) announced that the five Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems and Papa Ola Lokahi, which coordinates health care programs and services for Native Hawaiians, will receive a total of $16,999,696 in federal funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Moloka‘i Health Center Awarded $4 Million Over Three Years
The funds will support MCHC’s delivery of primary care services. MCHC received the FY2020 Health Center Service Area Competition award through the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Reps. Gabbard and Hanabusa Vote to Pass new Funding Bill
Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Colleen Hanabusa recently voted to pass a funding bill that aims to strengthen military defense, education, child care, health care, and disaster relief programs. The fiscal year 2019 Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations package would fund the government through Dec. 7, 2018. The bill passed the […]
Release of tax refunds are approved amid improving collections
The release of state tax refunds has been approved amid improving collections. The state will begin immediately issuing refunds for income tax returns that were processed during the months of January and February. Refunds will be processed by the Tax Department on a first-in-first-out basis, with the first refunds going to those who were earliest […]
Maui and Kauai share in $3.4 Million Grant to Promote Healthy Living
More than $3.4 million has been secured in grant funding to support healthy living and combat obesity on Maui and Kauai. A portion of the funds will be utilized by the Maui District Health Office to raise awareness of healthy eating and active living through a media campaign, increase physical activity and improve nutrition for […]
