PIHOA News

American Samoa, CNMI and Palau Represent the USAPI at the 15th Pacific Heads of Health Meeting
April 26, 2024 (Apia, Samoa) - The USAPIs were ably represented by American Samoa, CNMI, and Palau at the recent 15th Pacific Heads of Health Meeting held in Apia, Samoa, from April 15-17, 2024. Critical issues discussed included the continuing threat of...

7th Association of USAPI Laboratories Meeting
April 20, 2024 (Tamuning, Guam) - It was a successful week for the 7th Biennial Association of USAPI Laboratories Meeting in Guam! This was the first time AUL members were able to connect since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Laboratory managers and specialists from...

SHIP Training Completed in Yap
April 19, 2024 (Yap, FSM) - Today, our Yap State cohort completed the third course of the Strengthening Health Interventions in the Pacific (SHIP) Program - Introduction to Epidemiology and Field Epidemiology. The SHIP program aims to strengthen epidemiology and...

Participants complete the three-day Program Collaboration and Service Integration (PCSI) Training in Guam
April 17, 2024 (Tamuning, Guam) - Congratulations to all participants for completing the three-day Program Collaboration and Service Integration (PCSI) Training - ensuring continuous quality serological testing in the U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Island (USAPI)...

Maternal and Child Health Programs from Guam, CNMI, American Samoa, and Palau Attend a Maternal Mortality Review Meeting in Atlanta
April 16, 2024 (Atlanta, Georgia) - Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Programs from Guam, CNMI, American Samoa, and Palau were in Atlanta last week for a Maternal Mortality Review Meeting. PIHOA's Amy St. Pierre Pacific Public Health Program (PPHFP) Fellows Cameron...

The USAPI Serology Technicians PCSI Training Kicks Off Today in Guam!
April 15, 2024 (Guam) - The U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI) Serology Technicians Program Collaboration and Service Integration (PCSI) Training kicks off today in Guam! The three-day training brings together laboratory managers, specialists, and...

PIHOA E-Blast: Calendar of Events – April 2024
April 15, 2024 (Tumon, Guam) - Check-out our calendar of events E-Blast with a list of upcoming meetings and events! Read the full E-Blast HERE! Questions, comments, or suggestions? Submit your event, opportunity, or news to: communications@pihoa.org

PIHOA E-Blast: We’re Recruiting – April 2024
April 1, 2024 (Honolulu, HI) - Help strengthen local and regional health system capabilities, capacities, and community resilience in the U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands! We are currently recruiting for the following positions: -Regional Human Resources for...

74th PIHOA EBM – Summary of the Week
April 1, 2024 (Honolulu, HI) 74th PIHOA Executive Board Meeting - Day1: Board Retreat at the Waiānae Coast Comprehensive Health Center 74th PIHOA Executive Board Meeting - Day 2: Day two of the 74th PIHOA meeting focused on partnership engagements...

PIHOA Board Retreat at the Waiānae Coast Comprehensive Health Center
March 26, 2024 (Honolulu, HI) - It was a beautiful day on the Waiānae Coast Mahalo and thank you to the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (WCCHC) for the very warm welcome, a tour of the facilities, and a special lunch presentation! President and Chief...