AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCaregiver Wellness: Your Well First and the Guam Early Childhood & Caregivers Academy are hosting a stress-and-burnout prevention workshop series for caregivers on Aug. 8 and Aug. 22, with practical tools to spot burnout early and build sustainable resilience. Health Fair Access: Guam Regional Medical City marks 11 years with a free Steel Strong, Heart Driven Health Fair July 25 at Micronesia Mall, offering screenings like blood pressure and blood glucose plus specialty booths and wellness education. Typhoon Recovery & Meds: HHS expanded recovery support in the CNMI after Typhoon Bavi, activating the Emergency Prescription Assistance Program for Saipan, Rota, and Tinian to replace lost prescriptions and some medical equipment, alongside a Disaster Behavioral Health Team. Nutrition Support: USDA approved automatic SNAP benefit replacements of 30% for Guam households affected by Typhoon Bavi, with additional replacement options via affidavit for other affected areas. School Food Rates: Federal school meal reimbursements for 2026-27 rise 3.54% for breakfasts and lunches, including higher paid, reduced-price, and free meal rates. Local Hospital Lawsuit: The OAG and GovGuam are not sharing details on settlement talks in the Mangilao hospital project federal lawsuit, keeping the public in the dark as the case continues. Public Health Infrastructure: Guam signed agreements to expand high-speed internet under BEAD, aiming to boost access for schools, healthcare facilities, public safety, libraries, and other community institutions—supporting telehealth and emergency communications. Disaster Costs Watch: DPW says repairing seawalls damaged by Bavi and Sinlaku could cost an “easy $100M,” with lawmakers pressing for clarity on how relief funds will be spent.
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