Ola HAWAII: Improving Health for Communities
Official title: Ola HAWAII
Funded at University of Hawaii at Manoa · NIH-11377831 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program aims to improve health and reduce health differences for communities in Hawaii that face significant health challenges.
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 start | September 23, 1997 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $123,715 |
| NIH project number | 3U54MD007601-39S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11377831 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
This program is designed to benefit individuals and communities in Hawaii who experience health disparities, particularly those affected by conditions like burn injuries, cancers, and cardiovascular diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living outside of Hawaii or those not part of communities experiencing health disparities may not directly benefit from this specific program's focus.
What this research studies
Ola HAWAII is a program dedicated to improving health and reducing health differences for communities in Hawaii, especially those who experience worse health outcomes and limited access to care. The program works to build the university's ability to conduct important basic, clinical, and behavioral health research. It also focuses on building strong, trusting relationships with communities to address their specific health concerns and encourages community members to be involved in all parts of the health research process. This includes sharing research findings to help shape health policies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to new health discoveries and better healthcare access, ultimately improving the well-being of underserved communities in Hawaii.
How similar studies have gone: Center grants focused on health disparities and community engagement have shown success in building research capacity and fostering community-led health improvements.
Where this research is happening
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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
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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.