AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHospital Accreditation Push: Guam Memorial Hospital Authority is preparing for a Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ) accreditation application in August 2026, with an expected survey 4–5 months later, and says 45 Guam National Guard members will help with facility improvement and campus upgrades. Public Health Enforcement: Guam Department of Public Health and Social Service is investigating violations of Guam’s banned, coral-hurting sunscreen rules, working with Customs to stop shipments and requiring removal, return, or disposal of confirmed products. Outbreak Update: Public Health says Guam’s 2026 pertussis outbreak is over, with no new lab-confirmed cases linked to the original daycare setting since June 8. Workforce & Care Access: A local sonographer, Mishella Perez, received a national Distinguished Sonographer Award and is pushing to improve access to high-risk pregnancy care for Guam families. Mental Health Spotlight: A Wellness Wednesday column highlights men’s mental health, noting Guam’s high suicide impact on males and urging more open help-seeking. Community Health Tech: Guam System for Assistive Technology’s free Assistive Technology Fair (June 27) will showcase tools like AI smart glasses to support independent living for people with disabilities. Safety Reminder: An AP explainer on rip currents urges beachgoers to stay calm and float out of danger, noting rip currents drive many rescues and deaths. Local Health Infrastructure: The Veterans Affairs Medical Arts Center ribbon-cutting marks a long-running effort to build a medical campus next to Guam Regional Medical City.
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