School Readiness Under Pressure: Guam Education Board member Maria Gutierrez says she’s not convinced GDOE will be ready for the Aug. 10 start, citing inconsistent readiness reports after Super Typhoon Bavi, including campuses still listing “unknown” status and unresolved power, water, and air-conditioning issues. GDOE Pushes for Aug. 10: Superintendent Judith Won Pat told lawmakers the district is “definitely pushing” for Aug. 10, noting some campuses fared well and contingency “plan B” exists, while lawmakers questioned readiness details. Critical Care Nursing Boost: A $17,980 grant will expand nationally recognized critical care training for more GMHA nurses, supporting the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses’ Essentials of Critical Care Orientation program. Medicaid Community Care Input Extended: DPHSS extended public comments on Guam’s first Medicaid-funded HCBS waiver to July 31, giving residents more time after Bavi recovery disruptions. Cosmetics Compliance Deadline: DPHSS reminded cosmetic establishment operators that the Aug. 11, 2026 grace period ends for new barber/beauty/nail regulations and a required health certificate training course. Food Safety Alert: CDC closed the multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to imported moringa leaf powder after 131 illnesses and 36 hospitalizations, warning some recalled bottles may still be in homes. SNAP Replacement for Typhoon Losses: Guam SNAP recipients will see 30% automated benefit replacement after 7 p.m. Friday due to Bavi-related food spoilage. Local Hospital Land Audit Scrutiny: Auditors flagged GHURA’s handling of a $12.2M loan tied to Mangilao hospital land acquisition, citing improper accounting for loan and land transactions. Broadband for Health and Schools: Adelup says agreements with GTA and IT&E will bring high-speed internet to about 1,340 homes and 175 community anchor institutions, including healthcare facilities and schools.