AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMaternal health push: A University of Hawaiʻi researcher is partnering with LBJ Tropical Medical Center to strengthen maternal-fetal care in American Samoa, using training, telehealth, and better access to specialists—aimed at high-risk pregnancies amid limited local resources. Food security upgrade: The Department of Human and Social Services has officially launched the American Samoa Nutrition Assistance Program (ASNAP) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system, modernizing how eligible families receive support. Summer nutrition help: Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) is set to roll out starting Wednesday, June 3, with the benefit increased to $180 per student for June–August. Federal nutrition funding: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata says American Samoa’s 2027 nutrition support would reach $12.2 million, including a $500,000 increase over the prior year. Health services funding: A new HRSA grant of $96,750 will support better communication and coordination for children and youth with special health care needs through the Department of Health. Local healthcare governance: Dr. Patrick Pedro has resigned from the American Samoa Medical Center Authority board, saying he wants to focus on his surgical work at LBJ. Deep-sea mining concerns: Amata renews her call for a moratorium near American Samoa, urging a full environmental review and warning about unknown impacts on fish stocks and ocean health.
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