Preventive Health Services Block Grant Advisory Committee

The Preventive Health Services Block Grant Advisory Committee advises the Hawaii Department of Health on how to allocate federal Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant funding. The committee reviews proposals for programs addressing priority public health needs e like me chronic disease prevention, injury prevention, and health emergency preparedness. Hōʻoia ʻia that grant funds are directed toward evidence-based interventions that benefit Hawaii communities.

Kēia kōmike influences where federal public health dollars flow within Hawaii, affecting programs that serve communities statewide. Public health advocates, community organizations, and hiki i nā kānaka ke komo with the Department of Health's grant planning process to advocate for their priority health issues.