Kumukahi Health + Wellness provides a safe place for the Hilo Community

HONOLULU (HI Now) - Kumukahi Health + Wellness provides a safe space for all underserved communities on Hawai’i Island, especially people affected and living with HIV and similar health disparities. Rooted in the principles of harm reduction, Kumukahi Health + Wellness is dedicated to:

Recognizing and addressing the social determinants that impact a person’s health;
Enhancing the quality of life for all of our participants, including equal access to health care;
Establishing ourselves as a Center of Excellence for accessible, client-centered, and culturally specific support and care in Hawai’i and the Pacific.

Kumukahi Health + Wellness — Kumukahi Health + Wellness(HI Now)

For more information, visit www.Kumukahihealth.Org. For anyone needing health insurance options, call their Kokua Med-Quest Department at 808-982-8800.

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