Strengthening Community Health Across Hawaiʻi
We support Hawaiʻi’s community health centers through collaboration, technical assistance, and shared solutions that help improve access to high-quality primary care statewide.
2,223.89
FTE
Source: Uniform Data System (UDS) Report, 2024
150,000+
Residents Reached Annually
30+
Years Strengthening
Community Health
14
Health Centers
Statewide
Our Mission
The Hawai‘i Primary Care Association improves the health of communities in need by advocating for, expanding access to, and sustaining high quality health care through our statewide network of Community Health Centers. We believe in nurturing vibrant and healthy communities that work together, and are committed to the partnerships, innovation, and teamwork that will transform our health care system and improve the lives of all Hawai‘i’s people.
For over thirty years, the Hawai‘i Primary Care Association has been working on behalf of vulnerable populations throughout our state, and helping to establish access to primary health care services for everyone. HPCA has developed strong, productive partnerships with providers, health care organizations, lawmakers, policy officials, and public advocates to improve quality and access for over 150,000 people.
How We support Health Centers
Through collaboration, technical assistance, and statewide coordination, we help health centers operate effectively and deliver high-quality care to their communities.
Individualized Technical Assistance
Learning Teams & Convenings
Webinars & Training Modules
Resource Sharing & Communications
Shared Infrastructure & Administrative Support
ACCESS TO CARE
Expanding access to high-quality, affordable primary care for Hawaiʻi’s communities.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Building and supporting a skilled, sustainable health center workforce.
CARE DELIVERY TRANSFORMATION
Advancing innovative, team-based models that improve patient care and outcomes.
LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
Strengthening leadership and governance to support resilient, effective health centers.
EMERGING ISSUES
Addressing emerging health priorities and evolving community needs as they arise.
Health Care For All
We remain committed to the cause of health care access for all and believe a strong primary care infrastructure, particularly for underserved and vulnerable populations, is essential for our island communities. We are focused on issues related to developing and sustaining that infrastructure, and preparing Community Health Centers for the future.