AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPublic Health: Guam’s pertussis outbreak is officially over, with no new lab-confirmed cases linked to the original daycare facility since June 8, after 57 days of monitoring. Veterans Care Expansion: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs opened a new community-based outpatient clinic annex in Dededo at the Guam Medical Arts Center, adding primary care, prosthetics, lab services, and in-person mental health for Guam’s veterans. Insurance Disruption: Guam Regional Medical City says it will stop accepting TakeCare insurance effective Sept. 9, while TakeCare disputes the “without cause” termination and says it will keep processing valid claims. Workforce & Burnout: CHG Healthcare CEO discussed how staffing shortages and burnout are being tackled through physician staffing solutions. Community Health & Support: A Men’s Mental Health Awareness push highlights how many men struggle in silence, with suicide risk noted as a major concern on Guam. Care Access & Training: A UOG nursing graduate turned a family health scare into a plan to stay and work on island, aiming to strengthen bedside care. Foster Care Shortage: Guam’s foster system is facing an all-time high need, with Public Health reporting a large gap in licensed foster homes. Local Skills for Health: UOG’s Land Grant is hosting “Know Your Soil, Grow Your Future” workshops, supporting healthier food and gardening practices through proper soil testing.
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