THE SENATE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
INTERIM OF 2013
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COMMITTEE ON HEALTH |
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Senator Josh Green, Chair |
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Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Vice Chair |
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Sen. Suzanne Chun Oakland |
Sen. Sam Slom |
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Sen. Clarence K. Nishihara |
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COMMITTEE ON HEALTH |
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Representative Della Au Belatti, Chair |
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Representative Dee Morikawa, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla |
Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro |
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Rep. Mele Carroll |
Rep. Justin H. Woodson |
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Rep. Jo Jordan |
Rep. Lauren Kealohilani Matsumoto |
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Rep. Bertrand Kobayashi |
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COMMITTEE ON HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
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Senator Maile S.L. Shimabukuro, Chair |
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Senator Clayton Hee, Vice Chair |
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Sen. Brickwood Galuteria |
Sen. Sam Slom |
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Sen. Michelle N. Kidani |
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COMMITTEE ON OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
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Representative Faye P. Hanohano, Chair |
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Representative Ty J.K. Cullen, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Denny Coffman |
Rep. Nicole E. Lowen |
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Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Calvin K.Y. Say |
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Rep. Derek S.K. Kawakami |
Rep. Richard Lee Fale |
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Rep. Chris Lee |
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NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, September 24, 2013 |
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TIME: |
10:30 AM |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
The purpose of this Joint Informational Briefing is for the
Department of Native Hawaiian Health at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns
School of Medicine to present the report: "Assessment &
Priorities for Health and Well-being of Native Hawaiians and other Pacific
Peoples."
The new report includes information from scientific studies, government
reports, and key interviews with organizations serving native Hawaiians and
other Pacific people. The report findings identify areas of continual
health inequity, particularly with chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart
disease, and obesity. The report also identifies promising trends and gains in
key areas of improvement such as life expectancy, diabetes education, and
health related-educational advancement. Lastly the report will cover
model programs developed through community-engaged collaborations that
demonstrate innovative solutions can be found in urban areas such as Kalihi
Valley and Papakolea, as well as rural locations on Neighbor Islands.
No public testimony will be accepted.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the informational briefing (i.e., sign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at (808) 586-9425 to make a request for arrangements at least 24 hours prior to the briefing. Prompt requests help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.
For further information, please call the Committee Clerk at (808) 586-9425.
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________________________________________ Rep. Della Au Belatti Chair, House Committee on Health |
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________________________________________ Senator Josh Green Chair, Senate Committee on Health |
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________________________________________ Rep. Faye P. Hanohano Chair, House Committee on Ocean, Marine Resources & Hawaiian Affairs |
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________________________________________ Senator Maile S.L. Shimabukuro Chair, Senate Committee on Hawaiian Affairs
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________________________________________ Rep. Joseph M. Souki Speaker of the House |
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________________________________________ Senator Donna Mercado Kim President of the Senate |