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Visiting cardiologist and his father visit Manu'a Islands armed with echocardiogram and donation of books
Department of Health medical director Dr. Ivan Tuliau has announced that Dr. Philip Milne, a visiting cardiologist from Maui, Hawaii is currently visiting the residents of the Manu'a Islands, armed with LBJ Medical Center's new echocardiogram machine which is used to evaluate heart functions.
The first clinic was held June 10 where more than 20 heart patients were evaluated. Of that number, 2 are being assessed and will be presented for off island referral.
Dr. Philip Milne is being accompanied by his father, Dwight Milne, PhD., of Montana who brought books from the people of Montana for the children of Manu'a. The donation of books includes over 100 different titles which have been presented to and accepted by Mr. Ale Filoiali'i, the current president of the Parent/Teacher Association in Ta'u, Manu'a.
The Milnes were not able to complete the second leg of their Manu'a visit to see the patients in Ofu and Olosega, due to bad weather conditions.
"DOH would like to thank the visiting doctors for their precious time and for this rare opportunity for the people of Manu'a to actually be seen by a cardiologist," Tuliau said in a statement.
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