AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMedicaid Maternal Care: Guam DPHSS says doula services will be reimbursable starting July 1, covering prenatal and postpartum support (with limits on units and no separate travel pay). Child Welfare Strain: A new report highlights a foster care shortage as removals rise and meth crisis pressures families, leaving children waiting for placements. Public Health Leadership: Guam TB program manager Chima Mbakwem was selected to lead the National Tuberculosis Coalition of America, giving the Pacific islands a stronger national voice. Access to Pediatric Specialty Care: Shriners Children’s Hawaii’s July 8–11 outreach on Guam is filled, with families urged to join call lists or request telehealth. Audit Watch: An Office of Public Accountability performance audit found oversight and monitoring gaps in Guam’s $10.8M Village Community Care childcare program. Water Safety Update: A Mangilao well shut off for dieldrin was briefly turned back on during Super Typhoon Sinlaku recovery, with dieldrin levels discussed against Guam’s action limits. Healthcare Workforce Pipeline: PSS launched a 2026 Nurse Assistant Summer Program for students aiming for CNA credentials. Local Health System News: Guam Regional Medical City’s TakeCare coverage ends Sept. 9, and a new Mangilao hospital site dedication moves the project forward.
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