Working to protect and promote the physical, behavioral, and environmental health for the people of Hawaiʻi.

Core values

- **Economic Support**: Programs like the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Assistance Program, low-interest working capital loans, and unemployment benefits adjustments helped mitigate economic impacts[1].
- **Health and Safety**: Measures such as mandatory quarantines, pre-travel testing programs, and enhanced screening at airports and cruise ships were implemented to protect public health[1].
- **Community Resilience**: The Hawai‘i Resilience Fund and other community funds supported nonprofits, healthcare providers, and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts[3].
- **Social Welfare**: Initiatives addressed food security, mental health, and the needs of vulnerable populations, including new mothers and those facing housing challenges[1][4].
- **Education and Long-term Recovery**: Efforts included support for students, such as the Stronger Together Hawai‘i Scholarship fund, and long-term economic recovery plans focusing on workforce modernization and economic diversification[1][3].