Pilinaha: An Indigenous Framework for Health

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This article speaks to the abundance and wisdom of indigenous community members in Kalihi, an urban neighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its findings result from community members sharing their stories of health, health care, and healing. These stories evolved into a distinct framework for health - Pilinaha or the Four Connections Framework. Pilinaha addresses 4 vital connections that people typically seek to feel whole and healthy in their lives: connections to place, community, past and future, and one's better self. This article describes the origins, intent, key concepts, and implementation of this framework. By doing so, the authors hope to add to the growing body of work on community and indigenous well-being, further the dialogue with other indigenous communities, and collectively foster a more meaningful and effective health system for all.

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Odom, S. K., Jackson, P., Derauf, D., Inada, M. K., & Aoki, A. H. (2019). Pilinaha: An Indigenous Framework for Health. Current Developments in Nutrition, 3, 32–38. https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzz001

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