Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The LBJ Tropical Medical Center, yesterday, proudly announced the addition of eight highly skilled nurses from Thailand to their healthcare team, continuing their efforts to expand the “wealth of expertise and knowledge” available at the facility to “maintain a full-service hospital”.

According to the media release, the nurses have a a combined experience spanning between 4 to 20 years.

The facility’s plan is that each of these dedicated professionals will be assigned to different crucial areas within the medical center, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care across various departments, which include Operating Room (OR), Medical/Surgical, Dialysis, Pediatrics, Labor and Delivery, and Emergency Room (ER).

"We are thrilled to welcome these talented nurses from Thailand to the LBJ Tropical Medical Center family," said Dr. Malouamaua Tuiolosega, Chairman of the LBJ Board of Directors. "Their extensive experience and diverse skill sets will undoubtedly enhance the level of care we provide to our patients.”

Chairman Tuiolosega and the Board of Directors have emphasized the importance of filling up vacant nurse positions to maintain a full-service hospital. “The addition of these skilled nurses is a significant step towards ensuring that we can continue to deliver comprehensive healthcare services to our community.

“Filling these positions allows us to maintain our commitment to providing timely and effective care to every patient who walks through our doors,” the media release states.

It continues, “The decision to recruit nurses from Thailand was made with a commitment to diversifying our workforce and enriching the cultural exchange within our medical community.

“These nurses not only bring their professional expertise but also their unique perspectives and approaches to patient care, which will contribute to our ongoing efforts in delivering compassionate and comprehensive healthcare services.”

Dr. Akapusi Ledua, LBJ Chief Executive Officer, added, “We are excited to embrace the cultural diversity and expertise that these nurses bring to our team.

"Their presence will not only strengthen our workforce but also foster a collaborative environment where we can learn from one another and continue to grow as healthcare professionals."

It concludes that “the LBJ Tropical Medical Center remains dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to the community, and the addition of these eight nurses underscores our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in patient care.”