Hospital Quality Push: Guam Memorial Hospital Authority is preparing for a CIHQ national accreditation survey, with an application planned for August 2026 and an accreditation visit expected 4–5 months later, and it’s partnering with the Guam National Guard to ready nearly every department. Public Health Enforcement: The Department of Public Health and Social Service is investigating reports of banned, coral-hurting sunscreen ingredients (oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene), coordinating with Customs and Quarantine on port referrals and possible removal and civil fines. Maternal Care Recognition: Guam-raised sonographer Mishella Perez received a 2026 Distinguished Sonographer Award for work in maternal-fetal medicine, with a focus on improving access to high-risk pregnancy care for Guam families. Veterans Care Expansion: VA opened a new community-based outpatient clinic annex in Dededo at the Medical Arts Center, adding primary care, prosthetics, lab services, and in-person mental health support. Legal/Patient Safety: A Superior Court judge denied electronic monitoring release for a man accused in the 2021 killing of GMH radiologist Dr. Miran Ribati, keeping him in custody on $1 million cash bail. Wellness & Accessibility: GSAT’s Assistive Technology Fair (June 27) will showcase tools—including Meta AI-powered smart glasses—to help people with disabilities live more independently. Outbreak Update: Public Health says Guam’s pertussis outbreak is over, declared ended June 8 after no new lab-confirmed cases linked to the original daycare setting. Local Health System Change: Guam Regional Medical City will end TakeCare coverage effective Sept. 9.