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Central Plant Groundbreaking Ceremony: A New Era for LBJ Medical Facility

June 2, 2025 – American Samoa Today marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing journey to enhance healthcare in American Samoa, as leaders, staff, and community members gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Central Plant at the LBJ Medical Facility. Investing in Reliable Healthcare Infrastructure The Central Plant project is more than just …

LBJ Hospital Cafeteria Opens Its Doors After Seven-Year Journey

Seven years ago, the vision for a new cafeteria at LBJ Hospital began as a distant dream. Today, that dream has finally come to fruition with the grand opening of the LBJ Hospital Cafeteria. The road to completion was met with significant challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, changes in hospital leadership, and shifts within the …

Governor of Hawaii, Dr. Josh Green, Visits LBJ Hospital

We were honored to welcome the Honorable Dr. Josh Green, Governor of Hawaii, to LBJ Tropical Medical Center today. He was warmly received by American Samoa’s Governor, the Honorable Pulaali’i Nikolaos Pula. Governor Green met with our hospital leadership and toured the facility to learn more about our healthcare efforts for the people of American …

LBJ Tropical Medical Center OFFERING FULL MEDICAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

LBJ TROPICAL MEDICAL CENTER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ASG GOVERNOR’S INITIATIVE REINSTATED IN 2018, IS OFFERING FULL MEDICAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE BACHELOR OF MEDICINE BACHELOR OF SURGERY DEGREE (MBBS) TO THE FIJI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AT FIJI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY FOR THE NEW COMING SEMESTER!

🌺 Welcoming Dr. Eileen S. Natuzzi to LBJ Tropical Medical Center 🌺

On April 1st, we had the honor of welcoming Dr. Eileen S. Natuzzi to LBJ. She is working alongside Congresswoman Aumua Amata Radewagen on the Pacific Health Care Initiative, which aims to strengthen health care across U.S. territories through medical education exchanges, improved health programs, and the development of regional specialty care centers. #LBJTropicalMedicalCenter #PacificHealthCareInitiative …

🔬✨ Enhancing Healthcare with Advanced Testing Tools! ✨🔬

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Pacific-Community – SPC (Public Health Sector) for their generous donation to the LBJ Biomedical Engineering Department. 🏥💙 These specialized testing tools play a vital role in calibrating and ensuring the safety of medical equipment, confirming their optimal performance. ✅⚙️ This contribution strengthens our preventive and corrective maintenance efforts, ultimately …

Triage Training: Understanding Emergency Prioritization

The Triage System used at LBJ Tropical Medical Center is to prioritize emergency cases based on the urgency of medical needs. It categorizes patients into five distinct levels: Red for critical, life-threatening conditions requiring immediate intervention; Orange for severe but not immediately life-threatening emergencies; Yellow for urgent cases that can tolerate a short wait; Green …

Official Announcement: Arrival and Installation of New CT Scan Machine

We are delighted to share the momentous news of the arrival of our new CT Scan Machine at LBJ Tropical Medical Center. This significant milestone underscores our unwavering commitment to advancing healthcare services for the people of American Samoa. The successful acquisition and delivery of this state-of-the-art medical equipment have been made possible through the …

Exciting Update at LBJ Tropical Medical Center! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce the installation of our new Dialysis Chairs, a significant upgrade replacing the older models that have served us well for years. These state-of-the-art chairs are designed to enhance patient comfort and provide a more supportive environment during treatments. This investment reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering the best care and improving …