AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHospital & Health Policy: Guam Supreme Court says Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero can establish and operate the federally funded Mangilao hospital, and blocks the AG from using local procurement law as a “veto” over hospital contracts—pushing disputes to court review instead. Local Health Services: Guam Community Health Centers warn patients to expect longer wait times and minor delays during a transition to a new electronic health record system, with go-live projected for September. Emergency Medical Costs: Guam Fire Department proposes major ambulance fee hikes, including a new $13.19 per mile charge, with rates rising from current levels that have not been updated in nearly 20 years. Public Health Infrastructure: Guam Memorial Hospital Authority is moving toward replacing aging emergency generators and adding a spare unit to strengthen disaster readiness after Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Child Welfare: Guam says it’s short 70 foster homes for 693 children in care, urging more licensed foster parents as foster care awareness efforts ramp up. Youth Wellness: An eight-week fitness and nutrition education summer program for youth runs June 1–July 27 at Ypao Beach Park. Care Access for Micronesia: Guam Cancer Care launches fundraising to support CNMI cancer patients. Cybersecurity Oversight: Auditors found Guam Power Authority didn’t remove separated employees’ system access quickly enough in some cases, raising cyber risk concerns.
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