Every Breath Counts: GRMC doctor promotes lung health

For Dr. Klaus Meinhof, a pulmonary and critical care specialist at Guam Regional Medical City, the fight against lung disease is both professional and personal. After arriving on the island with his family just three months ago, the German-born...

Caring for the Health of Migrants Under Attack

by Dr. Arcelita Imasa Hawaii has long been a haven for migrants. From the plantation era to today’s diverse communities, people have come here from around the world seeking safety, work, and a better future. Migrants from the Philippines,...

Micronesian soldiers in the time of uncertain promises

Inside the Reef By Joyce McClure For decades, young men and women from the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands and Palau have worn U.S. military uniforms at strikingly high rates. Under the Compacts of Free Association, these...

Guam Agriculture to showcase career options at Micronesia Mall on Saturday

Residents can learn more about careers they can pursue at the Guam Department of Agriculture during a community event at Micronesia Mall on Saturday. The agency is inviting the public to “Your Path, Our Mission” from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20...

Experts gather in Singapore to discuss healthcare emissions cut

Experts gather in Singapore to discuss healthcare emissions cut September 19, 2025 | Friday | News A new coalition of Asia-Pacific countries, backed by WHO Globally, 5% of total climate emissions come from the healthcare sector, contributing to...

WHO Pushes Asia-Pacific Health Systems Toward Low-Carbon, Climate-Resilient Future

Cambodia’s Nationally Determined Contribution recognizes the impact of climate change on health, especially affecting children and the elderly, setting out five priority actions for adaptation. Photo: WHO Cambodia/Aforative Media PHNOM PENH—The...

Washtenaw United: The Corner Health Center prepares for challenges

ABOUT ALEX PLUM: Alex is a servant-leader focused on improving the health and wholeness of people living on the margins. Board certified in healthcare management, his expertise as a nonprofit executive has been informed by his experience...

'Every breath counts': GRMC to host free outreach on lung health, asthma, COPD

Guam Regional Medical City will be hosting this Saturday a free outreach aimed at raising awareness about lung health, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, and other respiratory conditions. The Sept. 20 outreach, "Every...

Older Immigrants and Medicare – Justice in Aging

We gratefully acknowledge Georgia Burke, formerly Justice in Aging’s Director of Medicare Advocacy, for authoring the first edition of this issue brief in 2019. We would also like to thank Nancy Lorenz of Greater Boston Legal Services and Vicky...

$177 per eligible student: Summer EBT 2025 card distribution begins this Friday at Micronesia Mall

The distribution of cards for the 2025 Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program, which provides each eligible student a one-time benefit of $177, will begin on Sept. 12 and end on Sept. 21 at Micronesia Mall. Department of Public Health and...

Hawaiʻi Health Department reports 13th travel-related dengue virus case of 2025

Aedes albopictus is a widespread invasive mosquito in Hawai’i. Photo Credit: James Gathany, CDC. The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has identified a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases to 13 in...

Cuyahoga County leaders warn thousands could lose SNAP and Medicaid benefits under new federal law

Officials shared updates on how new federal rules could impact the roughly 380,000 Cuyahoga County residents on Medicaid and 190,000 who receive SNAP benefits. CLEVELAND — Cuyahoga County leaders are working to prepare residents for major federal...

55 and older? Free adult immunization on Sept. 19 at Micronesia Mall from DPHSS

Individuals 55 and older who have no health insurance, Medicaid or MIP are encouraged to get vaccines for free on Sept. 19 at Micronesia Mall, according to the Department of Public Health and Social Services. Public Health, which will be hosting...

Public Health to host Adult Immunization outreach, Sept. 19

The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services is offering free immunizations to adults 55 years and older on Friday, Sept. 19. The outreach is part of the department's efforts to increase community immunity against communicable diseases...

Application period for some Fix in Six programs may start end of year

The Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority is currently engaging in outreach efforts to help potential applicants for the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery program learn about eligibility criteria and to help the community...

Study sheds light on hidden Biodiversity in Palau’s reefs

The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC), in collaboration with the University of the Ryukyus (Okinawa) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has completed the first country-wide survey of small animals living in coral...

Spotlight on 19 Chamorro villages on Guam

(Photo courtesy of Guam Visitors Bureau) Our footprint-shaped island is divided into 19 villages, each with its own distinct history and character. Each of Guam's villages is also home to its own Catholic church. Over the centuries, these...

Corporate Giving – October 2025

Matson Navigation Co. has given a $165,000 in-kind shipping commitment to the University of Guam. The contribution will support the transport of equipment and furnishings for four new campus buildings — the Dr. Lucio C. Tan Student Success Center,...

Rising authoritarianism has accelerated and normalised mass deportation of migrants

Under President Donald Trump, the United States is expanding its efforts to detain and deport non-citizens at an alarming rate. In recent months, the Trump administration made deals with a number of third states to receive deported non-citizens....

Free association task force renews push to educate on least-known status option

After months of dormancy, the Free Association Task Force is mounting a renewed effort to educate Guam residents about a political status option its members say remains the least understood of the three paths toward self-determination. The task...