https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/states/hawaii Rural health resources for Hawaii with information provided by the Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://hawaiijournalhealth.org/past_issues/hjhsw8510_0299.pdf Examines access to neurology services via a survey of 28 primary care physicians on Hawaii Island, covering topics including the prevalence of neurological complaints or diagnoses among patients, the ability of physicians to manage or refer patients for neurological conditions, and more. Discusses access challenges related to Hawaii's rurality throughout. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/28936 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:21:12 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6754 A no-cost membership program designed to ensure reliable access to essential generic medications for rural and Critical Access Hospitals in a selected nine state service area. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6754 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:56:39 -0500 https://www.hawaiipca.net/s/AHED-2023-Report-22024-pau.pdf Discusses health centers' readiness to implement value-based care models in Hawaii, covering topics including data infrastructure, staffing, financial planning, leadership, and payer relations. Compares findings from urban, suburban, and rural or remote health centers. -- Hawaii Primary Care Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/28771 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:04:02 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6742 Funding to support a comprehensive rural healthcare workforce strategy focused on provider recruitment, provider retention, workforce development, mentorship, and healthcare access in rural Hawaii. The program is designed to strengthen Hawaii's healthcare workforce, improve access to care, and support long-term workforce sustainability in rural communities. -- Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6742 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:03:29 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6737 Grants to support creative, community-driven ideas that strengthen connections between healthcare providers, community, and well-being throughout rural Hawaii. The program encourages projects that foster connection, belonging, collaboration, and shared responsibility while supporting provider wellness, recruitment, and retention. -- Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers, Hawaii State Rural Health Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6737 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:02:14 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6736 Funding for community-driven maternal and infant health workforce projects in rural Hawaii. -- Hawaii State Rural Health Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6736 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:12:06 -0500 https://rhtp.hawaii.gov/funding-opportunities Lists state-level funding opportunities available through the Hawaii Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to help implement Hawaii's approved RHTP initiatives and activities. -- Hawaii State Department of Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/28667 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:43:01 -0500 https://rhtp.hawaii.gov/ Provides information on Hawaii's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Presents an overview of program initiatives and state RHTP funding opportunities. -- Hawaii State Department of Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/28660 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:16:03 -0500 https://uhero.hawaii.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/UHERO_MauiWESCommunityReport_TheRoadToRecovery.pdf?v=1784825627 Reports on recovery and continued challenges in Maui after the August 2023 wildfires in Hawaii, including data from the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study (MauiWES) on physical and emotional health, housing, employment, food security, access to healthcare and other services, and other aspects of wellness among wildfire survivors. Dashboard provides results from the study in interactive form. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/28417 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:03:14 -0500 https://www.btghawaii.org/media/uploads/2026_btg_pit_report_final.pdf Report offering point-in-time data on the homeless population in Hawaii's rural Hawaii, Kaua`i, and Maui counties. Discusses trends over time for various populations including veterans, children, families, people with substance use disorder, and more. See Dashboards for additional data. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/28240 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:52:04 -0500 https://www.ruralhealth.us/getmedia/a68b4ed4-140b-4b4e-81d3-e90614f257ad/RHTP-States-Breakdown-of-Aging-Initiatives-(Jan-2026).pdf Highlights activities supporting rural aging in state Rural Health Transformation Programs applications. -- National Rural Health Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/28149 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:04:37 -0500 https://hsrha.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HSRHA-Maternal-Health-Report-v.2026-06.01.pdf Discusses how maternal and infant health access and workforce availability vary across Hawaii's islands via focus group discussion of healthcare providers and other interested parties. Highlights barriers related to affordability, travel, workforce pathways, and more. -- Hawaii State Office of Primary Care and Rural Health, Hawaii State Rural Health Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/28048 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:48:34 -0500 https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2026/25_0407.htm Examines how mobility limitations vary by White, Filipino, Japanese, or Native Hawaiian race and ethnicity among adults aged 55 years and older in Hawaii, using 2019-2021 Hawaii Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. Includes demographic data breakdowns, including comparisons between those living on Oahu and those living on neighbor islands. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27901 Fri, 08 May 2026 11:42:07 -0500 https://www.hiphi.org/ Supports public health in Hawaii through research, initiatives, and advocacy related to preventive medicine and behavioral health, workforce development and training, and community preparedness in partnership with community, government, and healthcare organizations across the Hawaiian Islands. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/organizations/4469 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:46:51 -0500 https://mchb.tvisdata.hrsa.gov/Admin/FileUpload/DownloadStateUploadedPdf?filetype=PrintVersion&state=HI&year=2026 Describes Hawaii's maternal and child health programs, which include initiatives related to access to care, family violence and neglect, sleep environment, developmental screening, preventive care, mental health supports, and more. Includes discussion of rural topics including healthcare access, activities of the Office of Primary Care and Rural Health, and more. -- Hawaii State Department of Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27400 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:05:10 -0600 https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/plugged-in-to-public-health-rural-health-beyond-the-mainland-transportation-access-and-care-in-hawaii/ Discusses how transportation influences healthcare access in rural Hawaii. Describes how geographic isolation and transportation barriers influence access to primary and preventive care and create high demand for emergency medical services, and details policy implications related to public transit, non-emergency medical transportation, and greater access to primary care. Transcript available below audio player. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27298 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:54:01 -0600 https://www.hawaii.edu/govrel/docs/reports/2026/act18-sslh2009_2026_physician-workforce_annual-report_508.pdf Reports on Hawaii physician workforce characteristics and shortages by county and specialty. Summarizes activities to support the physician workforce, including recruitment, rural training, and mentoring programming. Offers data on shortages by specialty and by county, as well as physician supply and demand data. -- Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27274 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:47:41 -0600 https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/23/1/78 Discusses perspectives on employee and patient use of public bus transportation to access a multi-location Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) within rural Hawai'i County. Identifies themes and provides interview excerpts from 10 participating employees on topics including the importance of transportation access in rural areas, barriers to bus use, and the role the community health center could play in supporting improved bus transportation. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27244 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:10:19 -0600 https://www.hhsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025-HHSC-Annual-Report.pdf Reports on revenues, capital improvement projects, and regional systems from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, a state agency network of public hospitals and clinics in Hawaii that predominantly serve rural areas of the state. Offers historical and current information on each facility starting on PDF page 76, including Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Health Clinics. Discusses quality improvement, renovation projects, trends in healthcare policy and service models, and more. -- Hawaii Health Systems Corporation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27084 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 10:19:00 -0600 https://uhero.hawaii.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ImpactsOfMauiWildfiresOnPeopleWithDisabilities.pdf Reports on the impacts of the August 2023 Hawaii wildfires on the housing, employment and income, health, and life satisfaction of West Maui or Kula residents with disabilities. Details how disaster preparedness and recovery policy influence health and quality-of-life disparities for people with disabilities. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26805 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:31:16 -0600 https://research.hawaii.edu/rhrpc/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/11/RHRPC-GPCI-Report-Final-11-13-25.pdf Reports on policy approaches to Medicare reimbursement in Hawaii in order to address provider shortages and limited access to care associated with the state's geographic isolation and high cost of living. Discusses how Medicare policy impacts reimbursement and service availability in rural, remote, and frontier areas. -- University of Hawaiʻi Rural Health Research & Policy Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26794 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:08:56 -0600 https://hah.sharefile.com/share/view/s64fb564dc15344958b7bc324f895e2e2/fo971c17-ec54-411a-a15f-7efe45c58071 Reports on health workforce supply and demand in Hawaii and identifies strategies, training programs, and other initiatives to address workforce shortages. See pages 39-59 for health workforce professions data for select specialties on the islands of O'ahu, Hawai'i, Maui, Kaua'i, Moloka'i, and Lāna'i. -- Healthcare Association of Hawaii https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26732 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:55:08 -0600 https://familymedicine.uw.edu/rhrc/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/10/RHRC_DBOCT2025_HI_OB_Woolcock.pdf Offers maps and tables of the obstetricians and advanced practice midwives workforce distribution in Hawaii in 2025. Includes county-level data and rural and urban comparisons. -- WWAMI Rural Health Research Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26622 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:41:31 -0500 https://familymedicine.uw.edu/rhrc/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/10/RHRC_DBOCT2025_HI_PC_Woolcock.pdf Offers maps and tables of the primary care workforce distribution in Hawaii in 2025. Includes county-level data and rural and urban comparisons. -- WWAMI Rural Health Research Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26614 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:52:26 -0500 https://familymedicine.uw.edu/rhrc/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/10/RHRC_DBOCT2025_HI_BH_Woolcock.pdf Offers maps and tables of the supply and distribution of behavioral health clinicians in Hawaii in 2025. Includes county-level data and rural and urban comparisons. -- WWAMI Rural Health Research Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26604 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:55:11 -0500 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12909-025-08007-8 Discusses physician shortages in rural and medically underserved areas and discusses the impact of the Hawaii Pacific Health (HPH) Summer Student Research Program (SSRP) to provide clinical and research experiences to pre-medical students in Hawaii. Analyzes 393 SSRP alumni experiences from 1986-2023 according to medical school admission, residency, practice location, and more. Discusses the importance of community-level programs to improve recruitment and retention of the local healthcare workforce. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26590 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:13:35 -0500 https://hsrha.org/maui-together/ Provides data from a survey of fire survivors, volunteers, healthcare professionals, and other people in Maui county on the impacts of Hawaii's August 2023 fires, including associated resources such as a wildfire assessment report and a video presentation of survey findings with transcript accessible through the video control bar. Details wildfire-associated impacts on healthcare access, mental health, supply of healthcare professionals, housing, finances and cost of living, and other topics related to health and well-being. -- Hawaii State Rural Health Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26484 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:06:40 -0500 https://uhero.hawaii.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ProgressAndVulnerabilityTwoYearsAfterTheWildfires.pdf Reports on the impact of the August 2023 Hawaii wildfires on housing, employment, income, and government and community organization assistance among those who lived, worked, or owned a business in in West Maui or Kula at the time of the fires. The associated Maui Recovery Dashboard includes additional data on survey participant demographics, employment, income, needs, and assistance. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26483 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:29:17 -0500 https://research.hawaii.edu/rhrpc/ Focuses in the improvement of rural health in Hawaii through community engagement and policy research. Research topics have included geographic impacts on healthcare availability and policies to address health workforce availability and reduce financial burdens on care providers. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/organizations/4461 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:15:46 -0500 https://www.hsag.com/en/medicare-providers/ A Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) working with patients, providers, facilities, and government agencies to improve the health of people in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/organizations/4358 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:58:26 -0500