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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting a healthcare role in U.S. considerations of diplomatic endeavors in the Pacific region.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming a federal grant notice this week of $67,893 from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) dedicated to maternal and child health services in American Samoa. The grant, awarded by the Department’s Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), will be directed to the American Samoa Government Department of Health to support maternal and child health services from 2023 to 2025.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting a federal funding notification from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) of about $4 million.
This discretionary grant of $3,961,917 for the American Samoa Department of Health is aimed at strengthening infrastructure, workforce, and related areas.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming the announcement of a $3,252,225 federal grant for the American Samoa Department of Public Health’s health centers. The grant was awarded by the US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) through its Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA).
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting National Nurses Week, and sending appreciation to American Samoa’s nurses. National Nurses Week is always May 6-12, regardless of when that falls within the week, in honor of Florence Nightingale’s May 12th birthday. Additionally, Monday the 8th is National Student Nurses Day, and Wednesday the 10th is National School Nurse Day.
Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming a grant notice this week of $130,000 from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC).
This discretionary EMSC Partnership Grant is a continuing competitive grant covering the next one-year project period approved through 2027.