New $15 Million Grant Seeks To Address Root Causes Of Health Disparities In Hawaii

Several Hawaii health clinics are in line to receive $15 million in private funding aimed at improving outcomes for underserved populations and addressing root causes of health inequities.
San Francisco-based Stupski Foundation announced recently it’s steering funding to Hana Health, Hawaii Island Community Health Center, Kalihi-Palama Health Center, Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services, Lanai Community Health Center, Malama I Ke Ola and Waimanalo Health Center.
The health centers serve nearly 30,000 Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, according to the foundation. They focus on addressing health disparities in people affected by poverty and racism. (The foundation provides unrestricted funding to Civil Beat.)

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