Longo, Bernadette M. PhD, RN; Yang, Wei PhD, MD; Green, Joshua B. MD; Longo, Anthony A. PhD; Harris, Merylin MHSc, RN; Bibilone, Renwick BA
Orvis School of Nursing, Division of Health Sciences, University of Nevada–Reno (Drs Longo and Yang); Ka'u Hospital and Rural Health Clinic, Pahala, Hawaii (Dr Green and Ms Harris); Department of Geological Sciences, University of Nevada–Las Vegas (Dr Longo); and The Hawaii School System, Hawaii Department of Education, Pahala (Mr Bibilone).
Corresponding Author: Bernadette M. Longo, PhD, RN, Orvis School of Nursing, Division of Health Sciences, University of Nevada–Reno, Reno, NV 89557 ([email protected]).
This work was supported in full by a grant from the University of Nevada–Reno Junior Faculty Research Grant Fund. This support does not necessarily imply endorsement by the university of research conclusions. We recognize the community participation to this work. The researchers thank the participating organizations: The Hawaii Department of Health Air Quality Division, Ka'u Hospital and Rural Health Clinic, Ka'u high and middle schools, Na'alehu elementary school, and the Ka'u Library. The following individuals in Hawaii provided assistance: Principal Sharon Beck; Principal Teddy Burgess; School Safety Officer Mark Pocock; Nursing Director Nona Wilson, RN; Medical Director Clifford Field, MD; and the staff of Ka'u Hospital.
doi: 10.1097/FCH.0b013e3181c4e26b
