Pub. L. 100-690, tit. II, subtit. D, sec. 2308
DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 2308. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this subtitle: (1) Disease prevention.—The term “disease prevention” includes— (A) immunizations, (B) control of high blood pressure, (C) control of sexually transmittable diseases, (D) prevention and control of diabetes, (E) control of toxic agents, (F) occupational safety and health, (G) accident prevention, (H) fluoridation of water, (I) control of infectious agents, and (J) provision of mental health care. (2) Health promotion.—The term “health promotion” includes— (A) pregnancy and infant care, including prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome, (B) cessation of tobacco smoking, (C) reduction in the misuse of alcohol and drugs, (D) improvement of nutrition, (E) improvement in physical fitness, (F) family planning, and (G) control of stress. (3) Native hawaiian.—The term “Native Hawaiian” means any individual who has any ancestors that were natives, prior to 1778, of the area that is now the State of Hawaii as evidenced by— (A) genealogical records, (B) Kupuna (elders) or Kama’aina (long-term community residents) verification, or (C) birth records of the State of Hawaii. (4) Native hawaiian health center.—The term “Native Hawaiian health center” means an entity— (A) which is organized under the laws of the State of Hawaii, (B) which provides or arranges for health care services through practitioners licensed by the State of Hawaii, where licensure requirements are applicable, (C) which is a public or nonprofit private entity, and (D) in which Native Hawaiian health practitioners significantly participate in the planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation of health services. (5) Native hawaiian organization.—The term “Native Hawaiian organization” means any organization— (A) which serves the interests of Native Hawaiians, (B) which is— (i) recognized by Papa Ola Lokahi for the purpose of planning, conducting, or administering programs (or portions of programs) authorized under this subtitle for the benefit of Native Hawaiians, and (ii) certified by Papa Ola Lokahi as having the qualifications and capacity to provide the services, and meet the requirements, under the contract the organization enters into with, or grant the organization receives from, the Secretary under this subtitle. 102 STAT. 4229 (C) in which Native Hawaiian health practitioners significantly participate in the planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation of health services, and (D) which is a public or nonprofit private entity. (6) Papa ola lokahi.—The term “Papa Ola Lokahi” means an organization composed of— (A) E Ola Mau; (B) the Office of Hawaiian Affairs of the State of Hawaii; (C) Alu Like Inc.; (D) the University of Hawaii; and (E) the Office of Hawaiian Health of the Hawaii State Department of Health. (7) Primary health services.—The term “primary health services” means— (A) services of physicians, physicians’ assistants and nurse practitioners; (B) diagnostic laboratory and radiologic services; (C) preventive health services (including children’s eye and ear examinations to determine the need for vision and hearing correction, perinatal services, well child services, and family planning services); (D) emergency medical services; (E) transportation services as required for adequate patient care; (F) preventive dental services; and (G) pharmaceutical services, as may be appropriate for particular health centers. (8) Secretary.—The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (9) Traditional native hawaiian healer.—The term “traditional Native Hawaiian healer” means a practitioner— (A) who— (i) is of Hawaiian ancestry, and (ii) has the knowledge, skills, and experience in direct personal health care of individuals, and (B) whose knowledge, skills, and experience are based on a demonstrated learning of Native Hawaiian healing practices acquired by— (i) direct practical association with Native Hawaiian elders, and (ii) oral traditions transmitted from generation to generation.