Washington, April 27 -- Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata issued the following press release:

Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is welcoming notice from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) of a grant of $140,123 for the American Samoa Community Cancer Coalition, and extending her congratulations.

"Thank you Dr. Danielle Eakins for this research effort regarding the care for our people going through Alzheimer's and related dementia symptoms," said Congresswoman Amata. "Dr. Eakins put in the work to propose and qualify for this project to strengthen our compassionate response and understanding for a loved one going through such symptoms, and the effects on the family and caregiver. Thank you to American Samoa Community Cancer Coalit...