1991: Federal scholarship supports Native Hawaiians studying medicine
U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye helps establish a federally funded Native Hawaiian Health Profession Scholarship to fund training for Native Hawaiians in medicine, psychology, social work, and dentistry. The Native Hawaiian Center of Excellence launches at John Burns School of Medicine in Honolulu.
The center’s Imi Ho‘ola (those who seek to heal) program provides post-baccalaureate educational opportunities for disadvantaged students of Native Hawaiian and other backgrounds to help them succeed in medical school. Kulia Ola Kino Maik‘i (to strive for good health) is a peer educator-led program for improving the diet and behaviors of Native Hawaiians with or at risk for diabetes.
- Theme
- Federal-Tribal Relations
- Region
- Hawai‘i
Native Hawaiian Health Profession Scholarship recipient Tedline Haunani Paaania, dental hygienist, 1995–1996
Courtesy Leilani Arvin
Native Hawaiian Health Profession Scholars Joycelyn Jurek, William Thomas Jr., Dr. Lewis, Michael Lee, and Momi Kaanoi, 1995
Courtesy Leilani Arvin
Native Hawaiian Health Profession Scholarship recipient Cashmire Lopez, nurse, 1993–1994 and 1998–1999
Courtesy Leilani Arvin