GMHA Leadership Update: Guam Memorial Hospital Authority says a new public-private partnership and a modernized mission are moving it toward “top-tier” care, with physician leadership at the helm and a focus on operational improvements. Workforce Training: GMHA is expanding nationally recognized critical care training for nurses through a QC Community Contribution grant, supporting its Intensive Care Nurse Residency program and bringing more staff toward full participation. Public Health Lab Milestone: A ribbon cutting marked the opening of the $38M Guam Public Health Training and Laboratory Facility in Mangilao, designed to speed local testing and strengthen community health safety. Diabetes Support: UOG Land Grant will host a four-session diabetes self-care workshop series starting Aug. 12, using the Diabetes Plate Method with cooking and caregiver-focused guidance. Medicaid Community Care: DPHSS extended public comment on Guam’s first Medicaid-funded home and community-based services waiver through July 31, aiming to expand long-term supports outside institutions. Childcare Funding: Lawmakers discussed supplemental childcare subsidy needs during a special session, with DPHS reporting a lower carryover requirement than the governor requested. School Health & Readiness: Guam Education Board members pressed GDOE on readiness for the Aug. 10 school opening amid typhoon impacts and inconsistent campus status reporting. Digital Access for Care: Guam’s broadband expansion agreements target unserved homes and community anchor institutions, including healthcare facilities, to support telehealth and emergency communications. Disability Community Note: A campaign apology followed disability-related remarks at a rally, underscoring the need for respectful outreach. Food Assistance: Guam SNAP recipients are set to see benefit replacement tied to Bavi food loss, with schedules and replacement timing reported.