Medicaid Overhaul Hits Micronesia-Linked Groups: Starting Oct. 1, new U.S. rules will narrow Medicaid for certain lawfully present non-citizens, including people from Micronesia, Palau and the Marshall Islands under the Compacts of Free Association, with only limited exceptions (like green card holders and some pregnant people/children). Veterans’ Care Barriers: A U.S. watchdog report says veterans from the Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands and Palau still face major hurdles to VA health care, often needing costly travel and with mental health services especially scarce. Pacific Climate Push at UNGA: Micronesia and other Pacific leaders urged faster climate action, predictable adaptation funding and ocean protection, warning impacts are already driving health and security risks. Guam Water Safety Alarm: A new report highlights community fears after contaminated drinking water warnings tied to pesticide exposure near a U.S. Air Force base. Food Safety Recall in Micronesia: Guam’s public health agency says a non-dairy frozen dessert sold at Micronesia Mall and Sumay was recalled over possible choking or mouth-injury hazards. Mental Health Spotlight in Guam: UOG and partners will screen “One Kind Word,” a documentary aimed at suicide prevention and support for those affected. Typhoon Season Warning: Guam forecasters say strengthening El Niño could bring more volatile late-year storms into Micronesia and the Marianas.