Uifa’atali Welcomes $3.25 Million Health Grant

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).

“I am thrilled to learn of the announcement of this multi-million dollar grant for the ASDOH’s public health centers,” said Aumua Amata. “Our residents rely on ASDOH’s multiple public health centers to receive routine medical care. More investments in these public health centers will lead to better healthcare for our people and frees up the LBJ Hospital to focus on more serious health problems.”

“I congratulate the Governor, ASDOH Director Motusa Tuileama Nua, and Elizabeth Ponausuia, whose work was crucial to receiving this grant. I also thank HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and HRSA Administrator Carole Johnson for their continued support for the territory.”

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