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:
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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