Apr 10, 2026 | News
April 10, 2026 (Honolulu, HI) – On behalf of Theresa Arriola, Interim Board President of the Pacific Island Health Officers’ Association (PIHOA), we would like to inform you that the 78th PIHOA Executive Board Meeting has been postponed until further notice....
Mar 30, 2026 | News
March 30, 2026 (Tamuning, Guam) – PIHOA is proud to highlight Dr. Matthew Lopez, a Saipan-raised physician and emerging leader in primary care who is helping advance healthcare access for Pacific Island communities. As a National Health Service Corps Scholar and...
Mar 13, 2026 | News
March 13, 2026 (Kosrae, FSM) – From November 25–26, 2025, the Kosrae Department of Health Services convened more than 40 leaders, clinicians, and partners to review findings from Kosrae’s Adult Hybrid Survey and Rapid Youth Survey, strengthening local capacity...
Mar 12, 2026 | News
March 12, 2026 (Majuro, RMI) – On March 11, the RMI Ministry of Health and Human Services (MOHHS) welcomed partners to collaborate on strengthening the country’s nursing talent pipeline. Representatives from the Hawaii/Pacific Basin Area Health Education Center,...
Mar 11, 2026 | News
March 11, 2026 (Tumon, Guam) – From December 10–12, 2025, health workforce development leaders and human resources representatives from across the U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPIs) gathered in Guam for the launch and inaugural convening of the USAPI...
Feb 27, 2026 | News
February 27, 2026 (Honolulu, HI) – Kinisou to the Chuuk Department of Health Services for inviting PIHOA to participate in the PH WINS workshop, facilitated by the de Beaumont Foundation and ASTHO. Participants explored the PH WINS dashboard, analyzed workforce... 
