Former Public Health fire update: Guam’s Department of Public Health and Social Services says no lifetime or Office of Vital Statistics records were lost in the Mangilao building fire; GCC now plans to “raze” the structure to make room for nursing and a future paramedic simulation program. Hospital resilience funding: FEMA approved more than $16 million for Guam Memorial Hospital and the University of Guam, including a secondary power source to protect the island’s only public hospital during extended outages. Local school health and safety: After a shut down tied to Tiyan High roof repairs, GDOE says a Sept. 11 inspection could allow a split double-session schedule for about 2,300 students the following week. Accessible care and prevention: MDX Imaging installed a new digital X-ray system to speed scans and reduce radiation dose, while Todu Guam Foundation welcomed OB/GYN Dr. Jacqueline M.K. Wong to expand women’s health services. Community wellness: A “Wellness Wednesday” focus on childhood obesity points to sugary drinks, screen time, and poor sleep as key drivers. Policy and access: Acting Gov. Josh Tenorio signed multiple bills, including changes affecting land transfers and allowing late Criminal Injuries Compensation Commission applications with good cause. Regional health protection: CNMI tightened Guam cargo inspections after brown tree snake sightings on Rota, reinforcing biosecurity screening to prevent invasive pests.