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“We’re pleased to partner with the ʻĀina-Informatics Network to take this innova- tive program to a new level and to invest in Hawai‘i’s youth,” states Diane Paloma, president and CEO of Ha- wai‘i Dental Service. “It’s re- warding to nurture their love for exploration and discovery, and to watch them grow into
One of the provider’s goals is to support programs and initiatives that do the greatest good in the community. Ac- cording to HDS, student re- ports have shown how much keiki have fallen behind in grade-level competencies due to the pandemic while also revealing the shortcomings of the rapid move to distance learning.
The ʻĀina-Informatics Network is an initiative that ‘Iolani School started three years ago, and in that time has reached over 1,000 students. The HDS contribution will help ‘Iolani School expand the network and provide spe- cialized equipment and teacher training for Hawai‘i’s public, private and charter schools.
port 19 nonprofit organizations in every county last year. This is HDS’ 60th year as Hawai‘i’s leading dental benefits provid- er, and it continues its mission of improving access to oral health care, promoting oral health education and oral dis- ease prevention, and support- ing workforce development to provide learning opportunities for the next generation of den- tal professionals.
— Jocelyn Lansangan
“That is why HDS is excited to support the ʻĀina-Informat- ics Network because it allows students to engage in quality genome science, or the study
In addition to this transfor- mational gift, HDS donated more than $1.6 million to sup-
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The state’s leading den- tal benefits provider, Hawai‘i Dental Ser- vice, donated $500,000 to ʻĀina-Informatics Network, a program that is preparing the next generation of scientists and professionals to tackle fu- ture challenges.
responsible stewards of all of the things we love about our island home.”
of DNA, while also nurturing ethical science practices, re- spect and care for Hawai‘i’s environment that makes a lasting, positive impact in our community,” Paloma adds.
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