Healthcare & Public Health
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Saved millions in healthcare funding by helping Guam’s community health centers follow federal rules, operate independently, and better serve patients.
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Expanded access to care by allowing physician assistants to prescribe medication when appropriate, under clear medical rules and oversight by the Guam Board of Medical Examiners.
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Protected patients by making sure podiatrists who treat foot or ankle conditions meet clear medical standards under the Guam Board of Medical Examiners.
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Helped grow Guam’s behavioral health workforce by allowing more qualified professionals to supervise counselors in training.
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Increased penalties for selling tobacco to youth and required carding.
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Helped protect public health by updating sanitary permit rules for businesses and facilities.
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Prohibited tobacco sales through vending machines.
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Supported youth nicotine prevention by directing related fees and fines toward programs that help keep tobacco and vaping products away from minors.
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Updated health and safety rules for barber shops, beauty shops, cosmetology schools, and nail salons.
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Expanded overdose prevention by making opioid reversal medication more accessible to bystanders and patients at higher risk.
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Strengthened patient protection by updating licensing rules for allied health professionals who provide care across Guam.
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Improved emergency care by making sure Guam’s EMS personnel meet updated training and licensing standards.
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Improved medical accountability by requiring the Guam Medical Board to update people who report concerns about its actions and decisions.
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Made it easier for patients to get needed medication by allowing doctors to send prescriptions electronically.
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Strengthened drinking water protections.
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Helped more patients access speech therapy by updating qualifications for assistants who support speech-language pathologists.
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Directed $10 million to GMH to repair their electrical panel, generator, roof, and to support a new electronic health records system.
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Adopted ethics standards for allied health providers.
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Required real estate buyers to be notified of possible radon exposure.
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Expanded insurance coverage and age eligibility for autism treatment.
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Funded continued operation of the Guam Autism Center.