AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBack-to-School Immunizations: DPHSS will host a free clinic July 10 at Micronesia Mall for children ages 4–18 who are uninsured, on Medicaid, or on MIP, with routine childhood vaccines and no TB (PPD) tests; kids must be accompanied by a parent (or bring authorization) and bring birth certificate plus shot record. Summer EBT: Guam’s 2026 Summer EBT plan has federal approval, with $6.54M awarded for eligible school-age children and a one-time $180 grocery benefit per child; DPHSS says rollout details will follow. Local Hospital Billing Change: Guam Regional Medical City will stop accepting TakeCare Insurance effective Sept. 9, meaning members will be treated as self-pay for services on/after that date. Oral Health Focus: HDS Foundation highlights prevention-first oral health work across Hawaiʻi, Guam, and Saipan, linking oral health to whole-body conditions and expanding access through community grants. Community Fundraising for Kids’ Care: McDonald’s of Guam’s golf tournament drew 150 players and raised support for Ronald McDonald House, which helps families stay close to children needing serious medical care. Mental Health in Youth Sports: A soccer camp in Guam used team activities and open discussion to promote mental wellness in honor of Aidan Dickson. Infant Mortality Update: New U.S. data shows infant mortality in 2024 at 5.52 per 1,000 live births, with causes including congenital issues and low birth weight.
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