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Rowena Reid
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — LBJ hospital HR director Rowena Reid says the hospital, which remains short of nurses and physicians, is turning to Thailand to look for RN qualified nurses. Only three of the more than 20 recruits from Fiji who arrived in November 2022 have passed the US Standard...
Dr. Akapusi Ledua
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The House Health Committee met and discussed the status of the only two out of the 21 nurses from Fiji who passed the NCLEX (National Council Licensing Examination) to be certified as registered nurses. Three others who sat the exam last week did not pass and will make a...
Dr. Jean Anderson
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — It has been six months since Moefaauo Bill Emmsley resigned as Chief Executive Officer of the American Samoa Medical Center Authority (ASMCA), or as often referred to simply as LBJ hospital, and the position is now being advertised, according to Acting CEO Dr. Jean...
Dr. Akapusi Ledua
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — There have been rumors in the community that Acting Chief Executive Officer for the LBJ Medical Center, Dr. Akapusi Ledua will be joining a hospital in Alaska, as he has received a job offer. However, Dr. Ledua has assured through government media (KVZK-TV) that he has...
(L-R Back row): EMS Chief, Galumalemana Popo Avegalio, Acting CEO of LBJ Tropical Medical Center Dr. Akapusi Ledua and CFO of LBJ- TMC Sefanaia Kaumaitotoya (Front row): Jean Anderson, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist/ LBJ Board Consultant. [
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...
DoH director Motusa Tuileama Nua
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...
Sen President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean
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...
LBJ HOSPITAL
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...
LBJ HOSPITAL
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...
Dr Malouamaua Tuiolosega
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...

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