For Immediate Release

July 25, 2017: 8:50am

DPHSS Release No. 2017-062

4^th Annual Guam Breastfeeding Awareness Month in August 2017(Update on Proclamation Signing is on Friday August 4, 2017)

The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), the Breastfeeding Action Team of the Non-Communicable Disease Consortium and other community partners from Guam Memorial Hospital Authority, Guam Regional Medical City, Guam Community College, and the University of Guam, are pleased to announce August 2017 as “Guam Breastfeeding Awareness Month.”  The 2017 theme is “Sustaining Breastfeeding Together.”   The department aims to empower and support all women, working in both the private and public sectors in sustaining breastfeeding.

A proclamation signing is scheduled for Friday, August 4, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. at the Adelup Governor’s Conference Room.  The 4^th Annual Guam Breastfeeding Awareness Health Fair will be held at the Micronesia Mall Center Court on Saturday, August 26, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Breastfeeding information, raffle prizes, health screening, and educational table top exhibits from various community service providers will be featured.  In addition, the health fair aims to increase the awareness of the Guam Public Law 32-098 known as the Nana Yan Patgon Act that helps working mothers sustain their breastmilk supply while at work.  It protects a woman’s right to breastfeed in private or public establishments and recognizes breastfeeding in public as a normal and natural way to feed infants.

Additionally, radio interviews, public service announcements, and other activities are scheduled throughout the month.  For more information concerning these events, please contact Barbara Mafnas, RN and Breastfeeding Action Team Leader at 777-6526 or Diana Santos, Breastfeeding Action Team Member at 735-7356. 

1) RFP Announcement

2) RFP Specifications

3) RFP Registration Form

The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), Division of Senior Citizens (DSC), is requesting proposals from qualified organizations for the following program service:

RFP/DPHSS-­­­­ 2017-006         ADULT DAY CARE (ADC) SERVICES PROGRAM

Project funding provided by the United States Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Community Living, Adult Day Care Services Program.  Grant Document Numbers 17AAGUT3SS and 18AAGUT3SS and Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number 93.044 Title III- B under Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 92 and local Government of Guam Funds.

The purpose of the Adult Day Care Services Program is to provide services to eligible older individuals who have been determined to be functionally impaired and are at risk of institutionalization, and to provide respite services for families and caregivers of these individuals.

RFP Program Specifications are available for public viewing, may be picked up at the DPHSS, DSC, located at 130 University Drive, Suite 8 University Castle Mall, Mangilao, beginning Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is downloadable at www.dphss.guam.gov in a pdf format. DPHSS, DSC recommends that prospective offerors/respondents register with the DPHSS, DSC to ensure that they receive notices regarding any changes or updates to the RFP.  The DPHSS, DSC shall not be liable for failure to provide notice to any party who does not register contact information.  Contact person: Ms. Monica D. Untalan, Program Coordinator. Telephone: 735-7421 or 735-7415. Interested offerors shall submit proposals to: Division of Senior Citizens, Attention: Mr. Arthur U. San Agustin, MHR, Senior Citizens Administrator, 130 University Drive, Suite 8, University Castle Mall, Mangilao, no later than 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 9, 2017.  Late submissions shall not be evaluated.

For Immediate Release

July 17, 2017; 2:10pm

DPHSS Release No. 2017-062

4^th Annual Guam Breastfeeding Awareness Month in August 2017

The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), the Breastfeeding Action Team of the Non-Communicable Disease Consortium and other community partners from Guam Memorial Hospital Authority, Guam Regional Medical City, Guam Community College, and the University of Guam, are pleased to announce August 2017 as “Guam Breastfeeding Awareness Month.” The 2017 theme is “Sustaining Breastfeeding Together”.  The department aims to empower and support all women, working in both the private and public sectors in sustaining breastfeeding.

A proclamation signing is scheduled for Friday, July 28, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. at the Adelup Governor’s Conference Room.  The 4^th Annual Guam Breastfeeding Awareness Health Fair will be held at the Micronesia Mall Center Court on Saturday, August 26, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.   Breastfeeding information, raffle prizes, health screening, and educational table top exhibits from various community service providers will be featured. In addition, the health fair aims to increase the awareness of the Guam Public Law 32-098 known as the Nana Yan Patgon Act that helps working mothers sustain their breastmilk supply while at work. It protects a woman’s right to breastfeed in private or public establishments and recognizes breastfeeding in public as a normal and natural way to feed infants.

Additionally, radio interviews, public service announcements, and other activities are scheduled throughout the month.   For more information concerning these events, please contact Barbara Mafnas, RN and Breastfeeding Action Team Leader at 777-6526 or Diana Santos, Breastfeeding Action Team member at 735-7356.

For Immediate Release

July 7, 2017; 11:15am

DPHSS Release No. 2017-061

Back to School Immunization Outreach

The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) announces that there will be a Back to School Immunization Clinic on Saturday, July 29, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., or while supplies last, at the Micronesia Mall (center court).  The line formation will begin at Entrance #2 next to Denny’s and will continue towards Entrance #1 next to Macy’s Women.

This clinic is for children 4 years – 18 years of age, and limited to those with Medicaid, MIP, or no insurance.  All necessary immunizations will be given.  Parents must bring their child’s most current shot record and Birth Certificate.  All children below 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or an adult with written authorization and photo ID.

For more information, please call the DPHSS Immunization Program at 735-7143.

For Immediate Release

June 29, 2017; 4:05pm

DPHSS Release No. 2017-060

Notice to All Health Regulated Establishments

The Division of Environmental Health of the Department of Public Health and Social Services would like to remind all health-regulated establishments that in the event of a power outage, affected businesses must ensure appropriate measures are implemented in protecting it customers:

All Food and Water Vending Establishments

• Power must be available at all times in order to operate your business. 
• If there is no power, the food establishment operators must cease operations. 
• If a generator is used as an alternate power source, food establishment operators must ensure that all cold holding temperatures are maintained at or below 41^o F for refrigerator units and at or below 0^o F for freezer units, and all hot holding temperatures are maintained at or above 140^o F.
• Hot water must be provided at a temperature of at least 100^o F for all handwashing sinks.

Schools and Child Care Establishments

• Adequate lighting must be provided to promote comfortable lighting environment (i.e., prevention of safety hazards).
• Ventilation shall be adequate to provide proper circulation or needed air within a room by either windows or mechanical ventilators.  No class room shall exceed a temperature of 84^o F.
• If there is no power, food preparation must cease operations. 
• If a generator is used as an alternate power source, food operations must ensure that all cold holding temperatures are maintained at or below 41^o F for refrigerator units and at or below 0^o F for freezer units, and all hot holding temperatures are maintained at or above 140^o F.
• Hot water must be provided at a temperature of at least 100^o F for all handwashing sinks.

Food Safety

• Maintain all perishable food below 41^o F or above 140^o F.
• Discard any perishable food (i.e., meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk) that has been in refrigerator or freezer at or above 41^o F for 4 hours or more.
• Frozen food that is still somewhat thawed or has ice crystals can still be refrozen, or used immediately.
• When in doubt, throw it out.

For further information, please contact the Food Safety Program of the Division of Environmental Health at 735-7221 or via email at dphss-deh@dphss.guam.gov.