Hui Mālama Ola Nā ʻŌiwi

Hui Mālama Ola Nā ʻŌiwi serves as the Native Hawaiian Health Care System for Hawaiʻi Island, functioning as a vital community-based organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians), their ʻohana (families), and the broader island community. Grounded in nohona Hawaiʻi (traditional Hawaiian ways of life) and cultural values, the organization bridges modern primary medicine with traditional healing practices to advance health equity and multi-generational wellness. Its comprehensive scope of services spans family medicine, chronic disease prevention, maternal care, and structured health-enhancement programs designed to nurture the mind, body, and spirit. The organization operates a dedicated Family Medicine Clinic in Hilo, offering compassionate, patient-centered primary care alongside specialized behavioral health and wellness support. A cornerstone of its community impact is the integration of traditional Hawaiian healing modalities, such as hoʻopono workshops (conflict resolution and wellness restoration), traditional healing education, and the Healthy Hāpai prenatal program, which supports expectant mothers through culturally aligned care. Furthermore, Hui Mālama Ola Nā ʻŌiwi promotes active lifestyles and preventative health through regular community classes—including Hula for Health, therapeutic yoga, and stretching workshops—as well as targeted disease support groups for conditions like diabetes and cancer. To ensure equitable access across a geographically expansive island, the organization also provides community health navigation, mobile outreach, and client transportation services, cementing its role as an essential pillar of holistic health in Hawaiʻi.