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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On early Friday, May 19, 2023, the LBJ Executive Team and Board presented its first batch of Emergency Medical Service Paid Time Off (PTO) payout checks to EMS employees. Prior to receiving the payout, EMS employees were asked to sign or initial an agreement, which...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Doctors, nurses and medical officials who are part of the subcommittee overseeing the plans for a new hospital are voicing their opposition to the project as it stands, laying out three options, the first and second of which include a long-term acute care facility either...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The many problems with LBJ Medical Center including the latest report of a container of supplies for the hospital that went elsewhere and involved other parties is now the subject of a review and investigation by the Senate Select Investigative Committee (SSIC).
Senators...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA —Evidence documenting alleged collusion between the LBJ Medical Center hospital’s former LBJ procurement manager Joe Langkilde and the owners of Lucky Star INC/ Canton Mart were uncovered during an internal investigation by an overseas financial consultant.
It is alleged...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Claims of misconduct led to the termination of the hospital Procurement Manager Joe Langkilde from the LBJ Medical Center Hospital. This is confirmed in a letter dated February 9, 2023 signed by Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Akapusi Ledua citing two incidents — one...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Chairman of the hospital board, Dr Malouamaua Tuiolosega is clearing the air on a number of concerns pertaining to authority of the board; recent management appointments; letters of support; the $1,000 allowance for additional meeting and the hiring of the former Vice...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A spirited discussion ensued yesterday morning during a Senate Health/ Hospital Committee hearing, with chairman Sen. Tuiasina Dr. Salamo Laumoli saying that the hearing was called to know more about LBJ Medical Center’s plans for a new hospital, while other senators...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Dr Victor Terenuku Tofaeono is expressing his disappointment after his nomination to serve on the hospital board was rescinded.
This was confirmed in a letter addressed to Governor Lemanu P. S. Mauga dated March 26, 2023.
“I am writing to protest the manner in which you...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The LBJ hospital’s former Chief Financial Officer Emau Amosa retained legal representation after he was placed on administrative leave on February 9, 2023 and his services were terminated several days later.
According to Amosa, the hospital board and new management at...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Former LBJ hospital Chief Financial Officer, Emau Amosa has broken his silence. He is disputing claims by the LBJ hospital board that he approved check payments to his wife’s business, Samoa Commercial Printing from 2011 up to 2023 amounting to $1.49 million.
“I did not...