Five Mountains Hawai’i is working to build a healthy island community. We accomplish this by collaborating with others to clarify community priorities and goals, as well as to identify resources. We believe that community dialog and collaboration are essential to realize the vision of a healthy, sustainable community.

Our Vision - To ensure that North Hawaii is a healthy place to live, work, play, raise strong families and enjoy a great sense of community. Five Mountains Hawaii supports this vision by collaborating to improve the health of the community. We encourage a blended model of health and healing that includes mind, body, spirit, nature and community.

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is comprised of community leaders and members from 12 community sectors in North Hawaii. Its goal is to strengthen local efforts to reduce substance abuse, increase communication and build social capital that will have a comprehensive impact on the community environment so that individual community members are better supported and more able to live drug free. For more information click here

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FMH is currently working to bring together a wide range of health professionals in North Hawaii who have expressed interest in collaborating to support lifestyle improvement efforts in the community. The group plans to conduct a public awareness campaign which focus will be to educate, inform and actively engage the community about the benefits of healthy diet and increased physical activity. For more information click here

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FMH provides support to families with young children by partnering with the Good Beginnings Alliance via their Baby Steps to Stronger Big Island Families program. Hugs Not Drugs newborn baskets are delivered through hospitals island-wide as a drug-prevention strategy. The goal is to ensure that all children on Hawaii Island receive a Snugli front-pack carrier, as well as other parent educational materials. For more information click here

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...... Promoting healthier communities through healthy eating options at local restaurants.

Five Mountains Hawaii is excited to introduce a new program called Healthy Grindz, a guide to healthier eating in North Hawaii. Research shows that more than 33% of meals are eaten out, so the options available on menus can really make an impact on wellness. All restaurants in the North Hawaii area are invited to participate. For more information click here

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is a wellness initiative in Hawaii County that seeks to promote positive lifestyle change through a community-wide competition. Teams of contestants compete with other teams to receive the most ‘lifestyle points’ which are earned from adopting positive lifestyle changes and weight loss. For more information click here

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This online directory offers a comprehensive variety of healthcare, wellness, healing and fitness resources across Hawaii Island. In addition to serving as a significant resource to community members as they seek healthier lifestyles, it also encourages economic development in the field of health and wellness. This guide is currently housed online. For more information click here