AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDisaster Relief & Community Health: A Chuukese community voice thanks Guam for swift support after Super Typhoon Sinlaku, highlighting medical and humanitarian help delivered through the Ayuda Foundation led by Carlotta Leon Guerrero. Local Health Access: DPHSS says it will seek a Medicaid waiver to launch a new Home and Community-Based Services program, “Kumunidåt Diniseha: Community of Hope,” aiming to expand assisted-living, home supports, and case management to reduce avoidable hospitalizations. Cancer Care & Mental Wellness: Guam’s Cancer Survivorship Conference spotlighted mindfulness as a practical tool for survivors’ mental and physical well-being. Workforce & Licensing: Guam’s school psychologists now have a licensing pathway under Public Law 38-131, with GDOE psychologists given 90 days to apply. Veterans Health Infrastructure: Guam’s veterans cemetery expansion faces uncertainty as a $15.4M contract may miss a Sept. 30 deadline, prompting lawmakers to consider local funding. Hospital Funding & Compliance: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero says Mangilao hospital progress continues after a Supreme Court win, but most federal ARP funds must be shifted to other eligible projects under strict deadlines. Public Health Funding Opportunities: Del. James Moylan says Guam could receive over $5M for health care and public safety projects through the FY27 Agriculture Appropriations bill, including upgrades at Guam Memorial Hospital. Wellness Tourism: Guam’s “Wellness Island” push scored awards at the Seoul International Travel Fair, with local partners promoting relaxation, sports, and culture to Korean travelers. Marine & Community Safety: Guam’s youth fishing derby and free pre-derby clinic (June 20 and 27) will teach safe, conservation-minded angling for ages 5–17.
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