Ola Lokahi Newsletter – February 2017

Posted on Feb 21, 2017 in Ola Lokahi

Ola Lokahi February

Ola Lokahi (Feb 2017)

Good Health! It’s Everyone’s Kuleana
When it comes to health, the playing field is not even. There are many in our islands that do not enjoy good health because of their socioeconomic conditions or geographical location that prevent access to quality care and healthful living. Open the attached newsletter pdf to read more.

Three Priorities
Three major priority areas are outlined in the Department of Health’s strategic action plan: 1)healthy babies and families, 2)integrating mental health and substance abuse screening into primary care, and 3)improving access to health using technology (telehealth). Open the attached newsletter pdf to read more.

HDOH Strategic Plan 2015-2018 video with interviews from Gov. David Ige and DOH leaders
You can view the Department of Health’s strategic action plan at https://health.hawaii.gov/opppd