AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMedicare Fraud Alert: The FTC and partners marked Medicare Fraud Prevention Week, warning Guam seniors about fast-growing phone scams in 2026, including AI voice-clone tricks that can drain money in a single call. Behavioral Health Funding: Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center says $5.3M in federal Child Care Development Fund cuts will end key crisis and treatment services by Sept. 30 unless $4M is secured. School Nutrition: GDOE won approval to adopt USDA Smart Snacks standards, tightening what foods and drinks can be sold in public schools during the school day. Local Health Workforce: UOG celebrated 35 BSN nursing graduates ready to enter Guam’s healthcare workforce, adding to local capacity. Obesity Care Access: GRMC’s Dr. Gamaliel Ferrer became Guam’s only board-certified obesity medicine specialist, expanding evidence-based weight and related chronic condition care. Community Wellness: UOG’s “Hotnu Heals” launches a farmer-focused workshop series with cultural healing and mental health support starting June 7. Cancer Support: Public Health will hold a proclamation signing honoring Guam cancer survivors and their support networks. Road Safety: A three-car crash in Latte Heights left one man dead and three others injured; officials rerouted Route 26 traffic during the investigation. Public Safety & Preparedness: Guam and NMI leaders met on typhoon preparedness, sharing infrastructure recovery milestones and resilience plans. Fraud Watch (FBI): FBI added Guam-linked bingo fraud defendant Michael Marasigan to a new “Most Wanted Fraudsters” list, along with other Fil-Am fugitives. Health-Related Infrastructure: GMH’s $815K parking expansion is delayed to Nov. 25 after Typhoon Sinlaku and heavy rain affected ground conditions.
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