Ola HAWAII: Advancing Health for Underserved Communities in Hawaii
Ola HAWAII
This center helps improve health and reduce health differences for communities in Hawaii that face challenges in getting good healthcare.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Hawaii at Manoa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Honolulu, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11115767 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This center, called Ola HAWAII, works to improve health and reduce health differences for communities in Hawaii that experience unequal health outcomes and limited access to care. It aims to lead and advance research focused on minority health and health disparities across the islands. The center strengthens research capabilities in basic science, clinical care, and behavioral health, while also building strong partnerships with communities. Through these collaborations, Ola HAWAII addresses health concerns identified by the communities themselves and encourages their active involvement in all parts of the research process.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This center focuses on improving health for people in Hawaii, particularly those from minority and underserved communities who experience health disparities.
Not a fit: Patients outside of Hawaii or those not experiencing health disparities related to the center's focus may not directly benefit from this specific grant.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new ways to improve health and reduce health disparities for people in Hawaii, especially those in underserved communities.
How similar studies have performed: Centers like Ola HAWAII often build upon established community-based participatory research principles, which have shown success in addressing health disparities.
Where this research is happening
Honolulu, United States
- University of Hawaii at Manoa — Honolulu, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hedges, Jerris Robert — University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Study coordinator: Hedges, Jerris Robert
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.