AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGMH EHR Funding Push: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero called senators into a special session to move $15.9M (plus $4M for UOG’s Fadian Hatchery Blue Economy Innovation Center) from excess Section 30 funds to replace Guam Memorial Hospital’s electronic health records system—warned it could face a “catastrophic blackout” if procurement slips. Local Health Oversight: Senators will hold public hearings before deciding how to use about $20M in excess Section 30 funds, with options including GMH, UOG, power bill credits, and the Simon A. Sanchez High School rebuild. Hospital Planning Debate: A letter argues Tiyan could be the right site for Guam’s new hospital, framing it as better access and room for future growth. School Health & Safety: Tiyan High School’s sanitary permit stays suspended after follow-up inspections found unresolved issues (unclean ceilings, exit doors not self-closing, and restroom odors), keeping students out of class this week and affecting the shared Simon Sanchez campus. Medical Workforce Pipeline: Guam Community College’s inaugural ADN-RN cohort posted a 100% NCLEX-RN pass rate, adding 20 new registered nurses to the local workforce. International Licensing Rules: Guam’s Board of Medical Examiners is nearing final rules for internationally trained physicians to apply for Guam licenses, with inquiries already coming in. Community Wellness: Rotaract’s Youth Leadership Conference returns Friday at Hyatt Regency Guam, partnering with the Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center to focus on prevention and resilience. Health-Related Community Support: McDonald’s of Guam donated $5,000 to Guam Crime Stoppers, backing community safety efforts tied to health and wellbeing.
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