SNAP Changes Oct. 1: New federal SNAP benefit amounts and eligibility rules take effect Oct. 1, with Guam included in the updated maximum allotments—aimed at offsetting inflation for millions of low-income households. Family Violence Awareness Month: The Guam Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence is launching a month-long October campaign to boost prevention and connect survivors to local support services. GMH Leadership & Hiring: Guam Memorial Hospital Authority’s administrator search is moving toward a recommendation by early October, alongside reported improvements in collections and continued work on an internationally trained physician pathway. Local Health & Wellness: A “Wellness Wednesday” column urges more fruits and vegetables to help tackle Guam’s high rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Access to Care for FAS Veterans: A new GAO report says veterans in the Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, and Palau still face major barriers to VA health care, often requiring travel to Guam or Honolulu, with specialty and mental health services especially limited. Community Safety & Preparedness: Guam’s government and partners are also dealing with broader safety issues, including Tropical Storm Condition I planning for Saipan and Tinian as Choi-Wan approaches.