Health Specialist & Community Services Centre

10/12/2025

A One Health perspective on Samoa’s health system
When we talk about strengthening Samoa’s health system, we must take a One Health approach and look at the total health capacity of the country, not just what sits inside government hospitals.
Today, the private sector is already a significant part of our national health system. It now provides at least:
- around 20 GP practices
- 2 physiotherapy services
- 4 ultra*ound services
- 1 CT scan
- 1 mammogram service
- 2 Xrays
- 1 echocardiogram
- 2 diagnostic laboratories
- 8 pharmacies
- medical/nursing home visits

This capacity is already helping diagnose disease earlier, manage chronic illnesses, support maternal health, and reduce pressure on our public hospitals.

Health planning that looks only at government facilities risks duplication, inefficiency, and missed opportunities. A One Health approach means counting everything we already have, planning across public and private sectors, and using limited public funds wisely to fill real gaps — not recreate existing services.

The issue is not public versus private.
The real issue is equitable access to quality care for all Samoans, wherever that care is delivered.

If we plan properly, coordinate better, and work together, Samoa’s health system will be stronger, fairer, and more sustainable for the future.

09/12/2025

Faatalofa atu i le paia ma le mamalu o uo ma e masani a le Health Specialist Centre.
Oloo fuafuaina nei e fai taotoga poo tipiga/circumcision (sei tulou) mo alo ma fanau ile a*o 13 Tesema, 20 Tesema ma le a*o 27 o Tesema 2025. Talosaga atu a manaomia nisi faamatalaga mo le faamalamalamaina atili o lenei auaunaga, faamolemole vave faafesootai mai le numera (7653152) sei faamauina le igoa o si ou alo mo lisi i a*o taitasi ua taua.

Dear all,
Health Specialist Centre kindly informs the public that our CIRCUMCISION CLINIC will be available on the following dates:
13 December, 20 December & 27 December 2025

We encourage parents to kindly contact us as soon as possible to register your child for the date that best suits their schedule.
For further information or to secure a spot, please call 7653152.

Faafetai.

05/12/2025

Your Health, Our Priority - Experience Care the Better Way!

Step into a clinic where compassion meets modern medical excellence. At HSC, we don’t just treat patients - we care for people, ensuring every visit brings you closer to better health and peace of mind.

✨ Radiology Services
• Digital X-Ray
• Ultra*ound Scan
• Mammogram Scan
Fast, accurate imaging for early detection, diagnosis and clarity you can trust.

✨ Medical Laboratory
Need a blood test or routine health check?
Our laboratory delivers reliable results with professional handling and faster turnaround time.

✨ General Practitioners
Your health journey begins here. Consultations, reviews, referrals - our GPs are ready to guide you towards a healthier future.

💠 SPECIAL SERVICES
Cardiology - Our cardiologist works with precision and gentle care, performing Echo tests and consultations to keep your heart strong.

✨ Physiotherapy - Restore, strengthen and move with confidence.

✨ Dermatology - Clear and healthy skin starts with expert care.

💠 Immigration & Medical Clearances
We process NZ Immigration cases, Samoa Visa requirements and Health Cards - easy, efficient and stress-free.

Come and see it for yourself - where quality meets care.
Book your appointment - P: 28303 M: 7574112
Address: Salanesa Rd. Motootua, Apia

11/11/2025

Feeling sore, stiff, or recovering from an injury?

Don’t wait, book your appointment online to see our Physiotherapist or call 28303 / 7574112 if you need further information.

Open Hours:
Tuesday – Thursday: 8:30AM – 7:30PM
Saturday: 8:00AM – 2:00PM

01/11/2025

Physiotherapy Services at Health Specialist Centre!!

We don’t just provide expert medical care, we also offer Physiotherapy Services to support your recovery and enhance your overall well-being.
Whether you’re managing pain, recovering from an injury, or improving your mobility, our qualified Physiotherapist is here to help you regain strength, movement, and confidence.

What are you waiting for? Take the first step to feeling your best today!
Call 28303 or 28302 to book your appointment and start your journey to better health.

31/10/2025

Dermatology Clinic - Open Every Saturday!

Our Dermatology Clinic is open every Saturday for consultations and treatments.
Receive expert care from Dr. Helena Va‘a Fuimaono, our qualified dermatologist, specialising in all skin, hair, and nail concerns.

Visit us at the Health Specialist Centre, Salanesa Road, Motootua.
Call 28303 or 28302 to book your appointment.

30/10/2025

We are pleased to inform you that we are still offering Mammogram scans and are open for bookings. We may have to prioritise women who have been referred by doctors, especially those with breast lumps.

For appointments or further inquiries, please call 28303 or 28302.

24/10/2025

Spreading Love, Awareness and Hope in support of Breast Cancer fighters, survivors and all those affected by Breast Cancer 🎀

Together, we fight, we support and we care for a future filled with HOPE and HEALTH🩷💞🙌🤞

HEALTH SPECIALIST AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDS PINK💖🎀FOR PINKTOBER‼️

✅YOUR HEALTH IS ALWAYS OUR PRIORITY ✅

20/10/2025

GP CLINIC HOURS & BOOKINGS

Talofa all,

A kind reminder to all our regulars and new patients that the Health Specialist Centre clinic is open:

* Monday to Friday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
* Evening Clinics: from 5:30PM
* Saturday: from 10:00AM
* Sunday: from 5:00PM

Please note: Closing times depend on patients’ appointments.

Walk-ins are welcome and free during opening hours.

For more information or to book an appointment with one of our friendly and caring General Practitioner (GP) doctors, please call us on 28303 or 7574112.

YOUR HEALTH IS OUR PRIOTITY.

Faafetai.

16/10/2025

🌟 Need Physiotherapy Treatment? 🌟
We’re excited to welcome Emily Elizabeth Fruean — our new full-time Physiotherapist at the Health Specialist Centre! 💪🏽
🎓 Emily is a proud Otago University graduate (Bachelor of Physiotherapy, 2023) and has worked at Dunedin Public Hospital and Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital (TTM).
With strong experience in orthopaedic, neurological, and medical rehabilitation, Emily provides expert assessment, treatment, and recovery support — especially for adults and seniors needing tailored care and rehab plans.
At TTM Hospital, she managed her own caseload, helping patients regain mobility and independence through compassionate, evidence-based care.
👉 Book your appointment today!
📞 Call us on 28303 / 28302 / 7574112
📧 Email: physiotherapy@healthspecialistcentre.org
Let’s get you moving again — pain-free, stronger, and healthier!

Specialist care that you can trust.

10/10/2025

‼️‼️WHITE SUNDAY HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS‼️‼️

We are pleased to inform that Health Specialist and Community Services will be opening during White Sunday Holiday.

Our General Practitioner will be starting from :

✅9am to 12:30pm
✅13th October 2025

To book an appointment please call 28303 or 7574112 or book online on our website. Walk-ins are always welcome..

From the Management and Staff of Health Specialist & Community Services Centre we wish all the children of Samoa a peaceful and a blessed White Sunday🙏🙏

Faafetai
Management & Staff

03/10/2025

Regular monitoring of your health is an important step to prevent illness and maintain your overall well-being!!

Health Specialist Trust and Community Services now provides Vital Signs Check to help you stay on top of your Health..

✅BLOOD PRESSURE (BP)
✅BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL (BSL)
✅TEMPERATURE
✅PULSE & RESPIRATORY RATE

📍Visit us today and let our team take care of your health needs with care and professionalism. To book an appointment please call 28303 or book online on our website . Walk-ins are always welcome.