Amata Highlights Two HHS Health Grants for LBJ

June 23, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting notice of two federal grants, one to American Samoa Department of Health for $33,200 supporting HIV services at LBJ Tropical Medical Center, and one to American Samoa Medical Center Authority for $86,554 supporting the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program, also at LBJ. Image Congresswoman Amata with Secretary Kennedy Both discretionary health services grants are through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to fund one year of each project. “Supportive health funds are always important for our islands to have these services available,” said Congresswoman Aumua Amata. “Congratulations to Health Director Dr. Saipale Fuimaono, and special thanks to those working directly with these projects and ensuring American Samoa can receive our allotted federal funds, including Lata Allen working with emergency services for children, and Faafouina Sagaga working with important HIV care readiness.” ### Issues : Healthcare