March 19, 2008, The Maui NewsKAUNAKAKAI — Aka‘ula School students created videos about how healthy lifestyles can help Native Hawaiians keep diabetes at bay, and the winning entry and awards will be presented next month.
“E Malama Kou Kino” was the top public service announcement produced in a child-based diabetes media campaign that involved funding from the Ulu Network, medical expertise from Molokai General Hospital and technical training and equipment from Akaku Molokai Media Center.
“Diabetes is a common health care problem on Molokai,” said Desiree Puhi of Molokai General Hospital and the Ulu project director. “Many of the ill effects of diabetes could be curtailed if a person is proactive regarding their health.
“The Ulu Network EXPORT grant provided funds for keiki and kupuna to...
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