Native American and Indigenous Studies Initiative
Tags Student Projects

Building Sustainable and Effective Healthcare in Hawaiʻi

Research Projects

2025 CNAIS concentrator Kawehii Keli’i's capstone project proposed a statewide initiative requiring physicians to complete training modules on sustainable and effective healthcare in Hawai’i, including how to integrate cultural knowledge/practices with Western medicine. The proposed steps are based on research on Kānaka Maoli health disparities and insights from Kānaka Maoli and allied physicians in Hawaiʻi. By promoting cultural awareness and integration, this initiative aims to improve physician-patient relationships, fostering greater trust and ultimately improving healthcare outcomes for Kānaka Maoli.