Dedicated to embed evidence-based health promotion programs into the Hawai‘i’s Aging and Public Health Networks
Committed to Collective Impact
Thrive for shared vision for improving the health of older adults and
their family members.
Collect data and measuring results consistently across all partners.
HAP workgroups reinforce activities; share successes, challenges, and
strategies.
Offer opportunities for consistent and open communication.
Each organization shares resources and their expertise.
Better Choices Better Health - Ke Ola Pono
Over 3,223 individuals across the state have participated in Better Choices Better Health.
In Hawai‘i, the average age of participants is 69 years old.
25% Filipino, 24% White, 23% Hawaiian, and 19% Japanese
Past participants include: 47% have high blood pressure, 40% have arthritis, 36% have diabetes, and 12% have cancer.
Diabetes-specific and cancer-specific programs are available.
EnhanceFitness
1,873 older adults served.
More than half (66%) of them are 70-89 years old.
47% White, 29% Japanese, 13% Filipino, and 8% Hawaiian
Many participants have chronic conditions; 39% have arthritis, 35% have high blood pressure, and 19% have diabetes.