Supporting Health Equity in Native Hawaiian Communities

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May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a time to recognize the contributions and experiences of AANHPIs. As a collaborative, CDC’s Project Firstline works with partners like the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) to meet healthcare workers where they are with infection control information and resources based on their communities’ needs and preferences. This year, we had the privilege of speaking with one of APIAHF’s Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) champions Reid Elderts, Psy.D, a Native Hawaiian, licensed clinical psychologist, and member of I Ola Lāhui. Dr. Elderts shared his experiences building


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