Serving those in need on Kauai
for nearly 40 Years
Malama Pono Health Services’ mission is to provide individualized, compassionate healthcare services, support and education for those in need.
Breaking down barriers to quality care, support, and education
As the health needs of Kauai have evolved, Malama Pono Health Services (MPHS) has answered the call, breaking down barriers to quality care, support and education for all and serving those in need since 1986. Our professional and compassionate team serves patients of all incomes, many of whom feel they have nowhere else to turn.
Lihue Health Clinic
Malama Pono’s STD/HIV testing & treatment services are 100% confidential and free, even if you don’t have insurance. Women’s wellness services are offered through insurance or on a sliding scale. Make a clinic appointment by calling (808) 246-9577, or by filling out the form below.
Health Services for Uninsured
Too many women, men, and teens on Kauai are facing urgent healthcare issues, and they don’t know where to turn. Malama Pono Health Services provides comprehensive and compassionate clinical care, support and education for those that need it most.
Free Condoms
Malama Pono Health Services offers free condoms and “Safer-Sex Kits” (condom & lube packs with directions) free to the community. These can be accessed in our clinics or from community-placed condom jars.
Mobile Health Van Clinic
Professional, Compassionate Staff
You deserve to be treated with compassion and dignity. Our team of nurses, nurse practitioners, caseworkers and educators are here for you. Turn to us.
Syringe Exchange & Narcan Education
Our Harm Reduction program provides a one-for-one syringe exchange to prevent transmission of HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and other blood-borne infections. We also provide free Narcan education & distribution.
Our Clinical Services
STD testing & treatment
We offer testing and treatment for STDs, such as syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, etc. All testing is confidential. Please bring a government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, State ID, passport, etc.) to receive testing and treatment. Learn more.
HIV/Aids Testing
MPHS provides rapid HIV testing to anyone who needs it. Get your results in about 20 minutes. All testing is completely confidential and affordable (suggested donation of $10). Please bring a government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, State ID, passport, etc.) to receive testing. Learn more about HIV/AIDS.
Women’s Wellness Services
- Annual well-woman exams (Pap smears or cervical screening)
- Family Planning
- Birth control (birth control pills, condoms, IUD, etc.)
- Pregnancy testing
- Breast cancer screening
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Yeast infection and vaginitis
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Reproductive options and referrals
Pre Exposure Prophylaxis
MPHS provides counseling, required lab tests, case management, and prescribing for PrEP. If you are interested in PrEP please call (808) 246-9577 and make an appointment today.
Monkeypox Vaccine
Monkeypox is a contagious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. There is currently an outbreak of monkeypox in the U.S. and other countries where the virus is not usually seen. The current monkeypox situation is evolving quickly and is subject to change. As vaccine supplies are limited, the Hawaii Department of Health has developed a strategy for vaccine allocation in Hawaii to protect those at increased risk of infection or severe disease.
Transgender Services
We provide counseling, hormone replacement therapy, and continued care for individuals seeking these services.
Our Social Services
Kokua Program
Tobacco Cessation
We are happy to help you quit tobacco for good! We provide counseling, free patches and gum, and follow-up as well as individual and group cessation sessions. Call (808) 631-3256 or learn more about tobacco cessation here.
HIV Case management
Medical case management for people living with HIV. Assistance with accessing insurance or other programs that pay for medical services and other support. Click here for more HIV/AIDS resources.
Harm Reduction
Kokua Program
Don’t have health insurance? No problem. Malama Pono Health Services can assist you in applying for Medicaid and/or MedQuest health insurance. Call us today for more information or to set up an appointment.
HCF’s Hawaii Tobacco Prevention and Control Trust Fund
MPHS is honored to have been awarded a six year grant from the Hawaii Community Foundation's (HCF) Hawaii Tobacco Prevention and Control Trust Fund. In partnership with the Department of Health,...
Meet our Team
For nearly 40 years, Malama Pono Health Services’ professional and compassionate team have had a direct, powerful, and positive impact on the lives of people in our community, no matter their income.
Lihue Clinic
4370 Kukui Grove Street Suite 3-115
Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766
Monday through Friday
8am – 4pm (Closed for lunch 12-1:15pm)
Waimea Neighborhood Health Center
Physical location/Satellite office:
4556 Makeke Road
Waimea, HI 96756
Last Tuesday of the Month
8am – 4pm (closed for lunch 12-1)
Mobile Health Van Schedule
Kapaa Neighborhood Center
Find out the van’s schedule by calling (808) 246-9577
Mobile Health Van
Kapaa Neighborhood Center
Waimea Neighborhood Health Center
4556 Makeke Road
Waimea, HI 96756