AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWater Safety & Toxic Exposure: A new investigation into Guam’s pesticide contamination reports residents were warned about unsafe dieldrin levels in a Yigo well, raising long-term cancer risk fears. Suicide Prevention & Mental Health: The University of Guam Press and Brian Muña Films will premiere “One Kind Word,” a documentary featuring suicide-loss survivors and prevention voices, with screenings planned through October. Cancer Care & Youth Health: Guam Cancer Care’s Strides for the Cure 2K/5K returns Oct. 3, funding its Kids for the Cure education program for school-age children. Medicaid Coverage Under Pressure: Across the U.S., federal Medicaid changes tied to HR1 are set to tighten noncitizen eligibility and add work requirements—sparking warnings that many people could lose coverage or face major premium and renewal hurdles. Inclusive Wellness: A new wellness glossary highlights “inclusive wellness,” urging health and wellness guidance to reflect the lived experience of the communities it serves. Traditional Medicine Research: WHO calls for more research into traditional medicine to help meet growing health needs and close major evidence gaps.
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