When travel borders closed in March 2020, thousands of American Samoan residents were stranded outside of the territory. However, the American Samoa Government (ASG) Repatriation Program came about as a way to allow residents to return safely. Through the program, residents participated in supervised quarantine for 10 to 14…
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To all my Pacific family & healthcare colleagues: Whew! 2022 flew into our world on an ominous cumulus cloud but always count your blessings. We will turn this around, get vaccinated and boosted and stay alive. New year, as many in America are retreating to their family bubbles, with…
In this article the East-West Center shares an analysis of Hawaiʻi’s digital divide, how it has worsened since the pandemic, and takes a look at the programs and people that are working together to ease the technological inequities. Read the full story on the Eurasia Review website….
PBTRC Co-director Christina Higa, PhD received the 16th annual Supporting the Safety Net Award from the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP). The national award, the first for a Hawaiʻi community-based organization, was presented to Higa at the ACAP CEO Summit in Washington, D.C. on October 28. Christina was…
PBTRC Co-director Christina Higa, PhD received the 16th annual Supporting the Safety Net Award from the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP). The national award, the first for a Hawaiʻi community-based organization, was presented to Higa at the ACAP CEO Summit in Washington, D.C. on October 28. Christina was…
The Pacific Basin Telehealth Resource Center is partnering with the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System and the Hawaiʻi Department of Health on a program to bring digital literacy and telehealth services to 15 libraries in underserved parts of the state. The program is set to begin in 2022 and…
The Pacific Basin Telehealth Resource Center is partnering with the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System and the Hawaiʻi Department of Health on a program to bring digital literacy and telehealth services to 15 libraries in underserved parts of the state. The program is set to begin in 2022 and…
The Pacific Basin Telehealth Resource Center is partnering with the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System and the Hawaiʻi Department of Health on a program to bring digital literacy and telehealth services to 15 libraries in underserved parts of the state. The program is set to begin in 2022 and…
The Pacific Basin Telehealth Resource Center is partnering with the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System and the Hawaiʻi Department of Health on a program to bring digital literacy and telehealth services to 15 libraries in underserved parts of the state. The program is set to begin in 2022 and…
The Department of Health Early Intervention Section had implemented a telepractice program even before the pandemic. This is the success story of the Pascua family’s experience using telehealth during the pandemic for their son Greyson’s special needs….