AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoBack-to-School Vaccines: DPHSS will hold a free immunization clinic July 10 (10 a.m.–1 p.m.) at Micronesia Mall Center Court for uninsured children ages 4–18, plus those on Medicaid or MIP, with routine childhood shots and TB skin tests not included. Food Access: Guam’s Summer EBT plan for 2026 has federal approval, with $6.54M in benefits for eligible children; DPHSS will announce distribution dates and locations after final preparations. Medicaid Community Care: DPHSS plans to apply for a new Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services waiver, “Kumunidåt Diniseha: Community of Hope,” to expand assisted-living, home supports, and case management. Local Health Accountability: A bill (322-38) would require doctors to disclose where they practice and whether they carry malpractice insurance for private care, aiming to break the “culture of silence” around Guam’s medical system. Housing & Health Costs: Elevance Health says it invested $640M in affordable housing over five years, including projects in Guam, linking stable housing to better health outcomes. Conservation Funding Uncertainty: Guam’s endangered bird programs for sihek and ko’ko’ are still funded for now, but officials warn future grant cuts could threaten long-term operations.
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