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Public Health: Residents can start ordering free COVID-19 …

WebResidents can soon order free COVID-19 rapid test kits online, the Department of Public Health and Social Services said in a statement on Saturday.

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Health care costs rising on Guam, globally

WebJun 13, 2019. 0. The average health care premium for Guam families is $795 a month and on the rise, said Frank Campillo, a plan administrator with Calvo's SelectCare. Global expenditure on health

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Our View: Public Health’s disparities program good move …

WebToday, Public Health’s disparities program is expanding and creating partnerships that will help keep this community initiative going for at least the next two years. With a $6.6 …

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Residents, doctors weigh in on ending the public health …

WebA screen capture of doctors, officials and residents testifying on Resolution 239, which would end the COVID-19 public health emergency on Guam, March 30, 2022.

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Public Health disparities program grows News

WebThe health disparities program at the Department of Public Health and Services is forming new community partnerships to reach residents who have trouble …

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Access to care seen as possible issue with GovGuam's self …

WebThe continuous debate regarding the government of Guam’s plan for a fully self-insured group health insurance has received heavy statements from the Office of the …

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Governor: New medical facility could be built within three …

WebOn Saturday, the governor announced the health emergenccy would end on Jan. 11, 2023. Guam is ready to move forward with plans to build a new hospital, public …

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$4.9M initiative helps families deal with crisis, foster care, …

WebThe Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Department of Public Health and Social Services.

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Public Health training program seeks to tackle high rate …

WebTo tackle the high rate of tuberculosis in Guam, the Department of Public Health and Social Services has been providing training on identifying and treating the …

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Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services …

WebAlan Mallari, a microbiologist with the Department of Public Health and Social Services, describes the capabilities of the agency's new BioFire FilmArray System …

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DPHSS to conduct village outreach to curb noncommunicable …

WebThe Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services' Bureau of Community Health Services is hoping to curb the rate of noncommunicable diseases on …

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Wellness Wednesday: A path to heart health and wellness

WebNutrient-rich foods contribute to overall heart health, reducing cholesterol, blood pressure, and weight. Losing weight: Being overweight increases the risk for heart …

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Wellness Wednesday: What you need to know about physical …

WebPhysical therapy is a research-proven treatment method that helps people heal from injuries, disabilities, and other health conditions. Some of its many benefits …

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Public Health opens recruitment for AmeriCorps service members

WebThe Department of Public Health and Social Services has started the recruitment of dedicated individuals for its Public Health AmeriCorps program, according …

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VA: Expanded access to veteran care with CBOC Annex in Dededo

WebThe exterior of the Medical Arts Center Building in Dededo on Nov. 10, 2023. Veterans on Guam could expect expanded access to health care service with the …

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Governor says self-insurance will pay GMH bills while doctors …

WebGovGuam’s new self-insured health plan will pay all clean bills from the Guam Memorial Hospital, Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero said. Some doctors, during informational …

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Diabetes on Guam, a challenge built on choices

WebBefore COVID-19 ever reached our shores, Guam had another public health crisis on its hands. According to Arthur San Agustin, the director of the Department of …

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Healthier Hearts in Middle Age Help Black Women's Brains Stay …

WebKey Takeaways. Better heart health is associated with a sharper aging mind for middle-aged Black women. Black women in worse heart health experienced a 10% …

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Quality of sleep, screen addiction: UOG students shed light on …

WebFrom correlating the quality of sleep and screen addiction to reviewing data on vape use among youth, public health students at the University of Guam have been …

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Mayor: Change to southern health center could impact federal …

WebDededo Mayor Melissa Savares, a member of the Guam Community Health Centers Board, said converting parts of the Southern Region Community Health Center …

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San Agustin retires, new DPHSS director is former GMH head …

WebIn this file photo, Department of Public Health and Social Services Director Art San Agustin, seated front, is administered a dosage of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID …

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Rare condition that stunts growth also reduces heart attack risk

WebThe few hundred patients worldwide with growth hormone receptor deficiency (GHRD) - also known as Laron syndrome - also appear to at lower risk of cardiovascular …

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