AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDengue Watch: Hawaiʻi has reported its 11th travel-related dengue case this year. Dengue is a year-round risk in American Samoa; residents can help limit mosquito breeding by emptying standing water. Health Benefits: American Samoa has joined a year-long National Governors Association academy to improve Medicaid and nutrition assistance systems, aiming to make capped federal funds go further for families. Diabetes Prevention: Health officials are promoting screening and healthy habits this month. A 2024 survey found 31.9% of adults have diabetes, 22.5% have prediabetes and 92.7% are overweight or obese. Workplace Safety: Saelua Medical Corporation received a $170,000 federal grant to provide first aid, CPR, AED and trauma-response training for about 250 quarry workers and others.
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