Department of Public Health and Social Services

For Immediate Release
March 3, 2015;12:00pm
DPHSS Release No. 2015-15

Updated Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) received another laboratory confirmed case of Pertussis (whooping cough) in a 13 year old child. Epidemiologic investigation of the case has determined a link to a previously reported case. To date, a total of six laboratory confirmed cases of Pertussis have been reported.

Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial disease of the respiratory tract caused by Bordetella Pertussis. Unimmunized or incompletely immunized young infants are particularly vulnerable. It is primarily spread by direct contact with discharge from the nose and throat of infected individuals. It is essential that children receive all their vaccinations on time to prevent this disease.

The DPHSS continues to encourage parents to protect their infants and young children by minimizing exposure (close contact) to persons who have cold symptoms or cough illness. In addition, it is essential that children receive all their shots on time to prevent and control this disease. All physicians are advised to routinely check the immunization status of their patients to ensure they are appropriately vaccinated.

NOTICE OF INTENT FOR RECRUITMENT DPHSS 2015-004

The Department of Public Health and Social Services is announcing recruitment for part-time/full-time Physician Specialist services for the Northern and Southern Region Community Health Centers.

Copies of application will be available for pick up at the Northern Region Community Health Center, Administration Office, Room 53, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additionally, the Notice of Intent for Recruitment is announced on the Department of Public Health and Social Services' website at www.dphss.guam.gov.

Should you need additional information, contact Linda Unpingco- DeNorcey, MPH, Health Services Administrator, at 635-7544/635-7447. /s/ JAMES W. GILLAN Director, Department of Public Health and Social Services

NOTICE OF INTENT FOR RECRUITMENT DPHSS 2015-005

The Department of Public Health and Social Services is announcing recruitment for part-time/full-time Nurse Practitioner services for the Northern and Southern Region Community Health Centers.

Copies of application will be available for pick up at the Northern Region Community Health Center, Administration Office, Room 53, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additionally, the Notice of Intent for Recruitment is announced on the Department of Public Health and Social Services' website at www.dphss.guam.gov.

Should you need additional information, contact Linda Unpingco- DeNorcey, MPH, Health Services Administrator, at 635-7544/635-7447. /s/ JAMES W. GILLAN Director, Department of Public Health and Social Services

NOTICE OF INTENT FOR RECRUITMENT DPHSS 2015-006

The Department of Public Health and Social Services is announcing recruitment for part-time/full-ltime Certified Nurse Midwife services for the Northern and Southern Region Community Health Centers.

Copies of application will be available for pick up at the Northern Region Community Health Center, Administration Office, Room 53, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additionally, the Notice of Intent for Recruitment is announced on the Department of Public Health and Social Services' website at www.dphss.guam.gov.

Should you need additional information, contact Linda Unpingco- DeNorcey, MPH, Health Services Administrator, at 635-7544/635-7447. /s/ JAMES W. GILLAN Director, Department of Public Health and Social Services

NOTICE OF INTENT FOR RECRUITMENT DPHSS 2015-007

The Department of Public Health and Social Services is announcing recruitment for part-time/full-time Licensed Practical Nurse services for the Northern and Southern Region Community Health Centers.

Copies of application will be available for pick up at the Northern Region Community Health Center, Administration Office, Room 53, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additionally, the Notice of Intent for Recruitment is announced on the Department of Public Health and Social Services' website at www.dphss.guam.gov.

Should you need additional information, contact Linda Unpingco- DeNorcey, MPH, Health Services Administrator, at 635-7544/635-7447. /s/ JAMES W. GILLAN Director, Department of Public Health and Social Services

NOTICE OF INTENT FOR RECRUITMENT DPHSS 2015-008

The Department of Public Health and Social Services is announcing recruitment for part-time/full-time Pharmacist services for the North- ern and Southern Region Community Health Centers.

Copies of application will be available for pick up at the Northern Region Community Health Center, Administration Office, Room 53, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additionally, the Notice of Intent for Recruitment is announced on the Department of Public Health and Social Services' website at www.dphss.guam.gov.

Should you need additional information, contact Linda Unpingco- DeNorcey, MPH, Health Services Administrator, at 635-7544/635-7447. /s/ JAMES W. GILLAN Director, Department of Public Health and Social Services