AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMaternal Health Boost: A JABSOM researcher is partnering with LBJ Tropical Medical Center to strengthen maternal-fetal care in American Samoa using sonography training, telehealth, and better access to specialists, targeting high-risk pregnancies. Food Security Modernization: DHSS officially launched the ASNAP Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system, moving the territory’s nutrition assistance into a more modern format for eligible recipients. Summer Nutrition Support: Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) is set to roll out starting Wednesday, June 3, with benefits increased to $180 per student for June–August. Special Health Needs Funding: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata highlighted a $96,750 HRSA grant to help families and providers coordinate care for children and youth with special health care needs. Deep-Sea Mining Watch: Delegate Uifa’atali Amata renewed her call for a deep seabed mining moratorium near American Samoa, citing unresolved science and potential harm to fish stocks. Health & Safety in the Community: Police reports include domestic assault cases and a burglary at Faasao Marist High School cafeteria, with victims offered medical help in at least one incident.
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