In February 2021, for National Children’s Dental Month, the Oral Health Challenge was led by Dr. Deborah Mattheus, PhD, APRN-Rx, CPNP, senior practice director and dental sealant program director. Hawaii Keiki (HK) nurses and dental…
In spring 2021, the Hawaii Keiki Dental Sealant Program (DSP) has received its second year of funding from the Hawaii Dental Service Foundation. This funding will continue preventative oral health services for eligible students from…
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, being a school nurse was a challenging role with too few nurses and thousands of students to serve. When the pandemic hit, Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE) schools were forced…
Over the past 4 years, the Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn program has received more than $12,000 in total awards from the Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunset to help enhance the state of…
The Center for Integration of Primary Care and Oral Health (CIPCOH) 100 Million Mouths Campaign (100 MMC) is seeking to improve oral health nationwide by working with six pilot states to develop blueprints to rollout…
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Excerpt from a September 16, 2020 announcement. The School-Based Health Alliance recognizes Mary Boland, DrPH, RN, FAAN, as the recipient of the 2020 School-Based Health Care Champion Award. The award honors individuals who develop and…
Update on dean search September 14, 2020 The Provost announced that UHM Administration has decided to pause the search for the next School Dean. This decision is in line with the University’s goal of ensuring…
$175,000 in Contributions from HMSA Creates Greater Access to Telehealth Honolulu, Hawaii (August 27, 2020) – The Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE) is expanding the Hawaii Keiki (HK) program by adding 15 new registered nurses…