Our Hawai`i Island, Our Health

Our mission is to convene stakeholders, healthcare providers, and policymakers to drive solutions that improve the health of our community.

Disaster Recovery Support for Hawai`i Island

Community First Hawai`i, in partnership with Hawai`i Community Foundation’s Stronger Hawai`i Fund, is providing flexible recovery support to individuals, families, and community organizations impacted by Hurricane Lala.

HURRICANE LALA RECOVERY

INDIVIDUALS & HOUSEHOLDS

Up to $1,000

ORGANIZATIONS

Recovery Resources Up to $5,000

Not sure where to start? We’re here to help.

REGISTRATION OPEN: OCTOBER 15-16, 2026

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REGISTRATION OPEN: OCTOBER 15-16, 2026 *

Registration is open for the 2026 Hawai`i Island Healthcare Conference, happening on October 15-16, 2026

Kuleana Health Connect

Finding Essential Health Services - Simple, Fast, and Local

Our service locator connects you to vital medical, dental, vision, and social services throughout Hawai`i Island. Easily Find the support you need to enhance your health and your ‘Ohana’s well-being. Click below to access this resource directory.

Advance Health Care Directives

An Advance Health Care Directive tells your healthcare providers who should speak for you and what medical decisions they should make if you become unable to speak for yourself.

If you’d like help filling one out or would like to update your current one, please click below to learn more and sign up for one of our workshops.

Our Focus Areas

Our community-led approach unites the efforts of patients, providers, and policymakers to drive forward solutions that improve the health of our community. We operate a variety of programs that focus on three key pillars: expanding access to care, increasing health literacy, and building health networks.

Expanding Access to Care

We work to make timely and affordable access to healthcare available to all communities across Hawaiʻi Island. Learn more.

Increasing Health Literacy

We take a community-based approach to improving health literacy, well-being, and addressing disparities in healthcare. Learn more.

Building Health Networks

We foster trusted networks of individuals and organizations working in healthcare and social services on Hawaiʻi Island. Learn more.

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