AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPublic Health & Safety: Guam’s health care system is under strain, with advocates renewing calls for more hospitals and better emergency capacity as residents face long ER waits and costly off-island transfers. Medicaid Maternal Care: DPHSS says doula services will be reimbursable under Guam Medicaid starting July 1, covering prenatal and postpartum support with limits on units and travel. Food Safety Recall: FDA reports Salmonella illnesses tied to recalled moringa leaf powder supplements, urging consumers to check lots and discard products. SNAP Cost-Sharing: Guam faces potential cost-shifting under federal SNAP reforms after a reported 11.7% payment error rate, which could raise Guam’s share of program costs. Local Health Access: A new Dededo Park & Ride Northern Terminal is breaking ground to connect riders to the Northern Regional Community Health Center and other key services via GRTA’s “Road to Education” route. Healthcare Workforce & Recognition: Guam Regional Medical City social worker Willenda Billimon earns a Social Worker of the Year nomination for patient-centered advocacy. School Health Infrastructure: F.B. Leon Guerrero Middle School in Yigo passed phase one of a required health inspection, clearing the way for reopening progress. Community Health Equity: A performance audit found oversight and monitoring gaps in Guam’s Village Community Care childcare/community funding program.
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