The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), today allocated more than $1.5 billion in FY25 continuation funding awards for the State Opioid Response (SOR)...
First-ever film festival held inside a prison; SQFF returns October 23-24 for its second year LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The San Quentin Film Festival (SQFF25) today announced its Official Selections...
DES MOINES -- Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced that Iowa has agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. The settlement would resolve litigation against Purdue and the Sacklers...
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement in principle with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler...
SEATTLE – Attorney General Nick Brown today announced that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. This...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 16, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota is expected to receive an estimated $10.1 million as...
Streaming During Mental Health Awareness Month, the Film Shares a Message of Hope, Healing, and Human Connection LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Following its acclaimed debut on Prime Video, The Kindness...
Press Releases 05/22/2025 Attorney General Tong Leads Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Access to Health Care for 9/11 Responders and Survivors Bipartisan Coalition Calls on Congressional Leadership to Take...
NASHVILLE—Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today co-led a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to address the impending funding crisis threatening the World Trade Center Health Program...
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to address the looming budget shortfall for the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP)....
1/3 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY FDA 2/3 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY FDA 3/3 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY FDA State health officials are alerting Hawaii residents to a frozen, raw shrimp recall due to possible Cesium-137...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington is bracing for what could be a prolonged federal shutdown after lawmakers deadlocked and missed the deadline for funding the government. Republicans supported a short-term measure to fund the government generally at...
The Saelua Medical Corporation announces the opening its New Primary Care Clinic at the Tafuna Industrial Park Wednesday, October 1. A US licensed medical doctor, Dr Gloria DJokoto, who is licensed both in New York and American Samoa has joined...
Retailers and wholesalers are feeling the effects of the Department of Health’s decision not to extend the shelf life of food items and goods past their expiration and best-used-by dates. Two weeks ago, DOH announced that, effective immediately,...
In the National Park of American Samoa (NPSA), the NPS Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Program has been monitoring freshwater quality year-round with the help of Park staff to sample freshwater streams and track the health of these vital resources....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 11, 2025, a man called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and requested assistance regarding his sister, who was allegedly assaulted by her husband. The suspect was later arrested and charged with: Count 1:...
A seven member team arrived Thursday night to conduct training and also give presentations at a three-day conference next week that will cover the detection, investigation, prosecution, and advocacy for victims of sexual abuse. On Friday and...
Lt. Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. joined the recognition dinner hosted by the American Samoa Department of Health, honoring the success of recent Public Health Preparedness Exercises, alongside partners from the Marshall Islands, Palau, and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 30, 2025, at 3:34 p.m., the Governor’s Office received the Fiscal Year 2026 budget bill from the Fono, only hours before the start of the new fiscal year. Despite this short window of time, Governor...
Dear Governor Pula Nikolao Pula, I am writing to you today as a deeply concerned citizen to express my profound disappointment in your actions, which appear to contradict the campaign promise of “HOPE” that resonated so strongly with our...
