Government, businesses, health organizations, educators and community leaders must work together in tough times to strengthen care across every island.

In Hawai‘i, we know “‘A‘ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia” — no task is too big when done by many hands. This wisdom, passed down by our kūpuna, has carried our islands through war, pandemics, economic hardship, and recovery. It reminds us that when times are uncertain, unity is our greatest strength.

Today, Hawai‘i is being tested again. Inflation is stretching family budgets. The federal government shutdown disrupted paychecks and delayed programs. Across our state, and especially on the neighbor islands, it’s getting harder for families to find or afford the health care they need.

For Native Hawaiian and rural communities, these challenges are

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