AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoHospital Fight in Court: Guam Supreme Court ruled the attorney general can’t use procurement law as a veto to block the governor’s federally funded Mangilao hospital project, saying disputes must go through judicial review—not contract approvals. Medical Complex Settlement Talks: A federal judge ordered Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero and AG Douglas Moylan to try settling over $100M+ in federal funds for Mangilao water, power, and sewer; the governor says it’s already too late to use some money due to long utility lead times. Emergency Power Upgrade at GMH: Guam Memorial Hospital Authority is moving to replace aging emergency generators and add a spare backup unit to strengthen disaster readiness after recent procurement bids closed. Foster Care Shortage: Guam is short 70 foster homes for 693 children in the system, with officials urging residents to become licensed foster parents as awareness events and a 2k/5k fundraiser roll out. Youth Fitness & Nutrition: An 8-week summer program at Ypao Beach Park (June 1–July 27) will teach kids physical activity and nutrition through weekday sessions. Pertussis Alert: DPHSS reports 16 lab-confirmed pertussis cases, with infants and school-age children hit hardest and several hospitalizations noted. Community Health Equity: Radiation survivors and advocates renewed calls to include CNMI in a proposed expansion of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. Local Governance & Health Services: The governor also signaled concerns about timing and practicality of broad settlement discussions while legal issues around the medical complex continue.
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