AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSchool Health & Safety: Guam Department of Education says it fixed deficiencies at Tiyan High and Simon Sanchez High after a sanitary inspection, but the sanitary permit stays suspended pending another Public Health review. Mental Health: “Wellness Wednesday” highlights Guam’s suicide prevention push, noting Guam’s suicide rate is more than double the national average and urging community connection and 988 support. Hospital Readiness: An editorial warns Guam Memorial Hospital’s aging revenue cycle system—tied to end-of-life server hardware—could halt core operations and threaten clinical safety, with repair costs cited at up to $15 million. Education Continuity: Officials report up to 12% of Tiyan students and 20% of Sanchez students didn’t engage with schoolwork during the Tiyan campus closure, with plans to mark absences and allow make-up work. Power Costs: Guam Power Authority says it wants to delay another Levelized Energy Adjustment Clause change while it secures fuel financing and projections, as fuel prices remain volatile. Community Wellness: A local “Wellness Wednesday” column stresses that suicide prevention is everyone’s job—friends, schools, churches, and neighbors—backed by trained referral networks. Sports Governance: The Guam Jiu-Jitsu Federation launched GuamJJF.com to centralize membership, safeguarding, and transparent governance while building a pathway toward broader recognition. Food Access Costs: The School Nutrition Association urges federal help as rising food, labor, and equipment costs strain school meal programs, asking for emergency per-meal reimbursements. Care Access & Travel: A bill to raise the federal share of rural airport project costs to 95% passed a U.S. House committee unanimously, citing airports as lifelines to medical care and essential services for Guam and CNMI.
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