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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS — APHA 2026 Annual Meeting and Expo

American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Caucus Meeting theme: "Together We Thrive: Health Across the Lifespan" Submission Deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 The American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian (AIANNH) Caucus (est. 1981): Promotes equal opportunity and access for Indigenous peoples of North America and the Hawaiian Islands to health care; Provides a supportive entry into the American Public Health Association (APHA); Disseminates information abou

Feb 173 min read

CALL FOR REVIEWERS — APHA 2026 Annual Meeting and Expo

American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Caucus Call for Reviewers deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 11:59pm Pacific . You will receive an email with instructions and a link to the review site after the abstract submission deadline. If you are interested in reviewing abstracts for the American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Caucus, please complete the Reviewer Submission Form You are required to enter: Name (First and Last) Affiliation E-mail APHA Confli

Feb 171 min read

APHA Memorandum of Understanding

In February 2025, IHS and APHA (through the Mental Health Section, the American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Caucus, and the Men's Health Caucus) established a Memorandum of Understanding [PDF - 229 KB] that conveys the commitment of all parties to improve the health and well-being of Native males. Specifically, this MOU increases awareness and participation of health research focused on Native males through the APHA Mental Health Section and the annual Bothwell

Oct 30, 20251 min read

Join Us At the 2025 APHA Annual Meeting & Expo

Join the AIANNH Caucus at APHA 2025! Be part of four days of powerful conversation and insight from the biggest names in public health. Together, we’ll explore the importance of investing in disease prevention to create healthier communities. Our health is a human right; let’s make it a priority!

Sep 5, 20251 min read

SONDH Faculty Member Joins National Public Health Leadership Team

The American Public Health Association (APHA) is one of the most influential voices in the nation’s public health landscape—bringing together experts, advocates, and communities to improve the health of all U.S. residents. Now, a familiar face from the University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene (SONDH) will be helping to lead the charge: Associate Professor and Director of Cultural Innovation and Strategy Donna-Marie Palakiko, PhD . During APHA’s annu

Sep 5, 20252 min read

New Study Finds Underestimated Mortality Disparities Among American Indian and Alaska Native Persons

Key Points Question: What is the life expectancy of US residents who self-identify as American Indian or Alaska Native (AI/AN), and does inaccurate designation of race on death certificates cause official statistics to underestimate AI/AN mortality? Findings: In this nationally representative cohort study using data from 2008 to 2019, life expectancy of self-identified non-Hispanic AI/AN individuals was 72.7 years, 6.5 years less than the US average. The AI/AN vs US average

Sep 5, 20251 min read