PIHOA News
PIHOA E-Blast: USAPI Regional Engagement Meeting Strengthens Collaboration to Address Childhood Lead Exposure
May 14, 2026 (Honolulu, Hawai'i) - Childhood lead exposure is preventable, and strengthening early detection, education, and regional collaboration is critical to protecting children across the U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands. PIHOA, in partnership with the CDC,...
PIHOA E-Blast: Palau Completes Fourth MANA Dashboard Update to Strengthen NCD Prevention and Control
May 12, 2026 (Koror, Palau) - The Republic of Palau recently completed its fourth Pacific Monitoring Alliance for NCD Action (MANA) Dashboard update, marking another important step in the country’s ongoing efforts to strengthen non-communicable disease (NCD)...
PIHOA E-Blast: Save the Date – Rescheduled 78th PIHOA Executive Board Meeting
May 11, 2026 (Honolulu, HI) - The Pacific Island Health Officers Association (PIHOA) is excited to announce the 78th Executive Board Meeting! 📅 When: June 29-July 3, 2026 📍 Where: Honolulu, HI PIHOA E-Blast: Save the Date - Rescheduled 78th PIHOA Executive Board...
PIHOA E-Blast: USAPI Laboratory Leadership Work Together to Advance Information Systems and Data Exchange
May 7, 2026 (Tumon, Guam) - From March 23–26, 2026, thirty-one laboratory, public health, and information technology professionals from across the U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands gathered in Guam for a four-day workshop to strengthen regional coordination for the...
Announcing the 2026 PPHFP Fellow and Host Site Supervisor of the Year!
May 4 (Honolulu, HI) - Announcing the 2026 PPHFP Fellow and Host Site Supervisor of the Year! We’re honored to recognize the remarkable dedication and accomplishments within the Pacific Public Health Fellowship Program. These awards not only acknowledge hard work, but...
United for Maternal Health: PIHOA and USAPI Representatives Join National ERASE MM Meeting
April 30, 2026 (Atlanta, GA) - From April 22–24, the PIHOA Secretariat was honored to participate in CDC’s Enhancing Reviews and Surveillance to Eliminate Maternal Mortality (ERASE MM) MMRIA User Meeting in Atlanta, joining partners committed to strengthening maternal...
PPHFP Fellows Showcase Pacific Health Leadership at 2026 AMCHP Conference
April 30, 2026 (Washington, DC) - From March 7–9, PIHOA’s Pacific Public Health Fellowship Program (PPHFP) was honored to present a workshop at the annual Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP) Conference in Washington, DC. The session highlighted...
PIHOA E-Blast: Pohnpei Advances NCD Prevention Through Data and Public Health Leadership
April 27, 2026 (Pohnpei, FSM) - The Pohnpei State Department of Health Services, with support from the Pacific Island Health Officers AssociationSecretariat, has successfully completed the fourth Pohnpei Rapid High School Survey (2025–2026), reinforcing the value of...
PIHOA E-Blast: Important Update – 78th PIHOA EBM Postponed Due to Severe Weather
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. This...
PIHOA E-Blast: Dr. Matthew Lopez – A Saipan-Raised Physician Championing Healthcare Access for Pacific Island Communities
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 a...