Empowering Native Hawaiian Health: A Discussion with Key Community Leaders

In this episode of the Moana Nui podcast, host Moana talks with leaders from Papa Ola Lokahi, Ke Ola Mamo, and other organizations dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Native Hawaiians. The discussion highlights initiatives such as the Ku'Ola mobile clinic and the Pono Health Legacy Study, which aim to address health disparities by integrating cultural practices with modern healthcare solutions. The program emphasizes the importance of community engagement, cultural practices, and the need for increased representation of Native Hawaiians in health sciences.

Host: Moana McAdams

Panelists:

• Leia Leong

00:00 Welcome to Moana Nui Podcast

00:59 Introducing Our Esteemed Guests

06:18 Discussing the Ku'Ola Mobile Clinic

08:36 The Journey and Challenges of the Mobile Clinic

12:12 Community Engagement and Cultural Practices

15:34 Pono Health Legacy Study

24:50 Best Practices and Tips for the Community

32:04 Exploring Epigenetics and Health

33:17 Biological Aging in Native Hawaiians

34:39 Impact of Lifestyle and Environment

37:07 Community-Based Health Studies

41:06 Engaging the Next Generation in Science

45:13 Collaborative Health Initiatives

50:24 Conclusion and Future Directions

58:22 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

This episode is brought to you with sponsorship from Papa Ola Lōkahi (https://www.papaolalokahi.org/).

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