Increasing Cancer Awareness
The COE Office works to increase awareness about cancer and the cutting-edge research being done at the UH Cancer Center. The UH Cancer Center has a long-standing commitment to community-engaged research and health promotion through public events, communication, media, and targeted educational activities.
Community Events
Quest for a Cure
Quest for a Cure is a regular public educational forum that explores in-depth, emergent, and relevant cancer-related topics. These events are presented by experts including UH Cancer Center researchers, clinicians, community partners, and cancer survivors.
Speakers Hui
Speakers Hui is a resource available for community organizations to learn more about our latest research, educational efforts, and ways to become involved with our science.
Tours
The COE Office organizes and facilitates tours of the UH Cancer Center. Contact Michelle Hashimoto at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (808) 564-5835 for more information.
Health Fairs
The UH Cancer Center also participates in various annual health fairs, such as the Young at Heart and the Papakōlea Health Fair, as well as workplace and other wellness fairs such as the Four Seasons Resort at Ko Olina. In addition to holding an exhibit table, UH Cancer Center carries out health education sessions on various topics such as HPV immunization, cancer screening, and participation in clinical trials. We also partner with the Skin Cancer Coalition to provide skin cancer screening and health education about sun protection.
Media
Current News
Press releases are regularly disseminated to media channels to bring awareness about the latest research findings, publications, and activities happening at the UH Cancer Center.
Podcast
Cancer Answers is a podcast series with in-depth conversations about cancer. UH Cancer Center researchers, staff, and other guests provide insights into current research, and raises awareness about cancer risk, prevention, screening, treatment, and survivorship in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific.
Newsletter
Previously titled Innovations, its new name, Ola Hou, in the Hawaiian language, ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i, means "to revive, recover, restore to health." Every four weeks, Ola Hou will provide news you can use, such as UH Cancer Center programs and events for patients, families, caregivers and members of the public; major cancer research developments; growth plans for our center; opportunities to get involved with and support our center and the cancer community, and more. Our first round of news is below.
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Mahalo nui loa for supporting the UH Cancer Center's work to save lives in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific, and uplift those affected by cancer. We are grateful for your interest!
Annual Report
The Annual Report highlights the significant contributions of the UH Cancer Center over the previous year. The report includes the Director's message, information on research discoveries, and new faculty and program accomplishments.
