Guam Community College is now a SNAP, E&T provider

Through a partnership with the Department of Public Health & Social Services, Guam Community College is now a designated Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education & Training third party service provider.

Guam infantry unit is first of its kind to win Army’s prestigious Hamilton Award

The head of U.S. Army Pacific, Gen. Ronald Clark, congratulates soldiers from B Company, 1st Battalion, 294th Infantry Regiment of the Guam National Guard in Barrigada, Guam, April 12, 2025. The unit won the prestigious Alexander Hamilton Award...

Mangilao planning council votes in favor of rezoning for new hospital

The Mangilao Municipal Planning Council on Wednesday night voted unanimously in favor of a proposed rezoning of a government property in the village for a new medical campus and Guam Memorial Hospital. The proposal was to rezone the site from...

NBC's Clear The Shelters drives more than 160K adoptions and $628K in donations in 2025

It was another big year for Clear The Shelters. NBCUniversal Local's 11th annual pet adoption and donation campaign drove over 160,000 adoptions and raised more than $628,000 in donations for participating shelters and rescues. This year's Clear...

Campillo: Medicaid cuts will be 'challenging' to Guam's healthcare

"President Trump says drill, drill, drill. I say build, build, build," Campillo offered. He also said he supports getting a move on building a new hospital, although he says he’ll leave the ‘where’ to politicians.

Guam Memorial Hospital to conduct full-scale active shooter exercise

"The safety and well-being of our staff, patients, and visitors are at the heart of everything we do at GMHA. These active shooter exercises are a vital part of our preparedness efforts, ensuring that our team is equipped with the skills and...

Homlo’: Health and healing

A few years ago, while I was working for the Kumision I Fino’ CHamoru or the CHamoru Language Commission, we received a request from the University of Guam to help translate the names of the different schools and colleges into Fino’ CHamoru. UOG...

New Legislature Is Regressing Guam’s Much-Needed, Death-Stopping Medical Reform Agenda

David Lubofsky and his late son, Asher Dean By David Lubofksy for Kandit News & Views GUAM HAS THE HIGHEST MATERNAL MORTALITY RATE IN THE USA, IF NOT THE FREE WORLD. These issues are on the shoulders of Dr. Shieh and Dr. Berg, among others who...

Rezoning and technical assessments underway for new medical complex

Topographical mapping of the Mangilao property eyed to house the medical complex project has begun, according to Krystal Paco-San Agustin, communications director for the Office of the Governor. Coordination is in progress with the Department of...

Aviation meets medicine: A flight surgeon’s lifelong journey

The sky was never the limit for Col. Christopher Borchardt, it was a lifetime calling. Before donning the uniform as a U.S. Air Force flight surgeon, Borchardt was a kid who marveled for hours at airplanes passing overhead, read every book on...

Guam Hospital Pays Feds $25K to Settle HIPAA Investigation

Data Privacy , Data Security , Fraud Management & Cybercrime Case Resolves HHS OCR Scrutiny of Two Security Incidents Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • April 17, 2025 Image: Guam Memorial Hospital Authority A Guam public hospital has...

Local cancer survivor joins hundreds urging Congress to sustain vital funding

IMPERIAL — Claudia Pérez Favela, a cervical cancer survivor from Imperial, joined more than 700 cancer patients, survivors, and advocates from across the country in Washington, D.C., last week to call on Congress to protect and expand federal...

127th Philippine Independence Day: Here are events on Guam to mark the occasion

From a flag-raising ceremony to an evening ball and traditional Filipino dance performances, there are multiple events to help celebrate the 127th anniversary of Philippine Independence this week on Guam, where a large portion of the population...

CHCC expands access to chronic pain relief with new Interventional Pain Management Clinic

(CHCC) — The Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of its Interventional Pain Management Clinic — a new service dedicated to supporting individuals in the CNMI who are living with chronic pain. Chronic pain impacts...

Lack of contractors to build affordable homes impacts Guam Housing Corp.'s programs

A lack of contractors to build affordable homes remains a major challenge for the clients of Guam Housing Corp., which provides affordable housing options for low to moderate-income households. This results in GHC continuing to experience delays...

Delegate says Guam Medicaid, SNAP benefits won't be reduced

Unless it's a case that involves fraud, waste or abuse, Guam Del. James Moylan said Medicaid and Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, or SNAP, recipients on Guam will get their full benefit payments. "It's clear to our office and to the...

Attorney General's refusal to fairly review Mangilao hospital procurement sparks suit by Guam Power Authority

With the AG, publicly stating he intends to investigate any utilities agency that is involved with the complex’s infrastructure development, GPA says this is a clear conflict that effectively blocks Moylan from conducting a fair review.

Guam Memorial Hospital hit with $25k fine for potential HIPPA violations after cybersecurity breaches

“We have been, and remain, actively engaged in communication with HHS OCR to effectively address the concerns raised. The Resolution Agreement and Corrective Action Plan underscore our commitment to continuously and proactively identify and...

NBA PLAYER MICAH POTTER TO HOST CLINIC ON GUAM

PRESS RELEASE – Harvest is proud to host the Potter NBA x D1 NEXT LVL Sports Camp, a high-energy volleyball and basketball camp designed for rising 3rd–12th grade students. This four-day camp runs from Monday to Thursday, June 23–26, and promises...

US measles cases on the rise, Guam Public Health encourages vaccination

With measles cases rising in the United States, the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services issued an advisory urging Guam residents to vaccinate. On Friday, Guam health officials said that measles is “highly contagious.” According to...