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42 U.S. Code § 11711. Definitions
For purposes of this chapter:(1) Disease preventionThe 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 promotionThe 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,
(G)
control of stress, and
(H)
educational programs with the mission of improving the health, capability, and well-being of Native Hawaiians.
(3) Native HawaiianThe term “Native Hawaiian” means any individual who is—
(A)
a citizen of the United States, and
(B) a descendant of the aboriginal people, who prior to 1778, occupied and exercised sovereignty in the area that now constitutes the State of Hawaii, as evidenced by—
(i)
genealogical records,
(ii)
Kupuna (elders) or Kama’aina (long-term community residents) verification, or
(iii)
birth records of the State of Hawaii.
(4) Native Hawaiian health centerThe 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.