Maternal and Child Health Program- American Samoa DOH

20/11/2025

18/09/2025

Faafetai Tele 9th Mission Support Command’s 1984th U.S. Army Hospital and IRT team!

13/08/2025

It was very rewarding to showcase the services DOH provides for our communities to the 2025 AHEC Health Academy cohort. To see their enthusiasm and appreciation for our Public Health workforce was a joy.

07/08/2025

🌺 Happy National Health Center Week, American Samoa! 🌺 August 3–9
👏 Fa’afetai tele lava to our CHC clinicians and support staff, administrators, board members and volunteers for being a steady foundation of health and hope for American Samoa. Your efforts ensure that families from all villages can receive the care they need to live healthier lives. MCH staff proudly joins the nation in honoring the incredible work you provide in our communities, going above and beyond every day to serve our families with compassion, dedication, and heart. 💙

Under this year’s theme, “America’s Health Centers: Celebrating Past, Present, and Future,” we reflect on the 60-year legacy of health centers across the U.S.—and right here in American Samoa—providing quality, affordable, and accessible care to all.

We'll continue to celebrate, support, and uplift the people who make our health centers strong—today and for generations to come. 💪🏽🏥

Timely health screenings can be lifesaving. -supported health centers offer a wide range of chronic disease screenings. This includes diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and heart health. Learn more: http://ms.spr.ly/6186sKOiK

During , we recognize HRSA-funded health centers for their critical role in efforts to . are leading the way to provide access to:

✔️ Nutrition counseling and patient support services

✔️ Comprehensive primary health care services, including preventive health and mental health services

✔️ Chronic disease prevention and management

✔️ Cancer screenings

07/08/2025

"Exclusive Breastfeeding up to 6 months Matters"

07/08/2025

🌿💚 Join the Wave for Breastfeeding! 💚🌿 Friday August 8th

Come stand with us this Friday, August 8th on Airport Road, Tafuna (in front of TBAS) to support World Breastfeeding Week Wave. From 7–8 AM. Wear GREEN to show your support for breastfeeding, and if you’re driving by, give us a honk to celebrate! 🚗🎉
Let’s prioritize breastfeeding together! 💪✨

07/08/2025

The Department of Health invites all mothers and caregivers of children ages 0 to 5 to join us for a special Breastfeeding Celebration this Friday, August 8th, from 9 AM to 12 PM at the Tafuna Well Baby Clinic. Enjoy fun activities, program showcases, giveaways, and refreshments as we celebrate the importance of prioritizing breastfeeding.

02/08/2025

WIC Breastfeeding peer counselors engaging mothers and families at the Tafuna Well Baby Clinic to support and promote breastfeeding.

02/08/2025

Breastfeeding gives your baby the best start in life 💪👶
It's natural, nutritious, and packed with protection against illness 🛡️💙

✅ Start within the first hour after birth 🤱
✅ Breastfeed exclusively for the first 6 months
✅ Continue with healthy family foods up to 2 years and beyond 🍲👶

breastfeeding. Support healthy futures! 💗

01/08/2025

🌼 Come WAVE with us! Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week! 🌼

The American Samoa Department of Health invites YOU to come out and wave with us in celebration of World Breastfeeding Week 2025!
📍 Location: Airport Road Tafuna – in front of TBAS
📅 Date: Tomorrow, Friday, August 1, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

This year’s theme is: "Prioritizing Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems."

Let’s raise awareness together by creating sustainable support systems that empower our mothers and families.

Bring your posters, wear yellow and help us promote a healthier future for our babies! 💛👶🏽💪🏽