AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHospital IT Upgrade: Guam Memorial Hospital officials laid out a “complete overhaul” of GMH’s technology systems to improve reliability and cybersecurity after shutdowns tied to power and technical issues. Courtroom Update: A federal judge dismissed AG Douglas Moylan’s Mangilao hospital lawsuit over federal court jurisdiction; Moylan says he’ll appeal. Broadband Access: Guam signed agreements to extend high-speed internet to about 1,340 homes and 175 community sites, but construction depends on engineering, environmental, permitting, and financial reviews. Public Health Lab: DPHSS held a ribbon cutting for the new $38M Guam Public Health Training and Laboratory Facility in Mangilao, aiming to speed local testing. Seniors Wellness: UOG Land Grant and DPHSS launched Bingocize® for Yona/Talo’fo’fo seniors, pairing exercise and health education with bingo twice weekly. Childcare Funding Risk: Lawmakers recessed after hearing DPHSS may need $7.6M to avoid cutting childcare subsidies for 2,730 kids, with a decision pushed past the Aug. 1 primary. Diabetes Support: UOG Land Grant will run a four-session diabetes self-care workshop series starting Aug. 12 using the Diabetes Plate Method. Workforce Training: GMHA will expand critical care nurse training with a QC Community Contribution grant supporting Essentials of Critical Care Orientation for more nurses. Compliance Deadline: DPHSS reminded cosmetic establishment operators that a three-year grace period ends Aug. 11, 2026, with health certificate training required for employees. Emergency Preparedness: Authorities urged earthquake readiness and continued recovery planning after recent regional disasters, while Guam’s digital security leaders warned of long-term network access threats.
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